Obama signs historic Cobell settlement | Indian Country Today | Content

President Barack Obama met with Elouise Cobell Dec. 8.

Obama signs historic Cobell settlement | Indian Country Today | Content: "President Barack Obama signed the $3.4 billion Cobell settlement into law Dec. 8, signaling the end of one approval process necessary to get money into the hands of Indian class members. The ball now goes to the overseeing court, which is charged with ensuring the settlement is fair."