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Editorial: Swimmer pick a sign of 'arrogance'
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MONDAY, JANUARY 6, 2003 The appointment of Ross Swimmer to an Indian trust post is a sign of the Department of Interior's "uncaring arrogance," The Sioux Falls Argus Leader says in an editorial. Swimmer was picked as Special Trustee for American Indians, a post created by Congress to ensure key reforms are carried out. But because "Native Americans have no faith in him," he is a bad choice, the paper says. Get the Story:
Editorial: Appointment reflects department's arrogance (The Sioux Falls Argus Leader 1/5) Relevant Links:
Indian Trust: Cobell v. Norton - http://www.indiantrust.com
Cobell v. Norton, Department of Justice - http://www.usdoj.gov/civil/cases/cobell/index.htm
Indian Trust, Department of Interior - http://www.doi.gov/indiantrust
Trust Reform, NCAI - http://www.ncai.org/main/pages/
issues/other_issues/trust_reform.asp Related Stories:
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