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Interior denies attempt to halt trust fund payments
Tuesday, October 5, 2004
The Interior Department doesn't plan on withholding checks from Indian beneficiaries, a spokesperson said.
Special Trustee Ross Swimmer suggested in a memo last week that all communications with account holders be put on hold. He even said sending royalty checks would require court approval under a new order from U.S. District Judge Royce Lamberth.
But the department will comply with Lamberth's order, a spokesperson said. The department will come up with language to notify account holders of their rights.
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Judge: Indians have right to land notification
(The Billings Gazette 10/5)
Relevant Documents:
Clarified
Court Order |
Motion
w/Ross Swimmer Memo |
Court
Order |
Temporary
Restraining Order |
List of Auction
Properties |
Motion
for TRO
Relevant Links:
Indian Trust, Cobell v. Norton -
http://www.indiantrust.com
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