On Capitol Hill, Obama Administration Defends Indian Trust Deal

Senior Obama administration officials on Wednesday defended the proposed $1.4 billion settlement to resolve a long-running Indian trust dispute, telling skeptical members of a House committee that the resolution, which requires congressional authorization, is fair and appropriate. Members of the House committee questioned whether the dollar amount of the suit is sufficient to settle the claims. The members also are trying to wrap their heads around the proposed range of attorney fees -- $50 million to $100 million.