NEW : This means the product will ship as received by the manufacturer, sealed, with all advertised components, and with the manufacturer warranty. NEW : Officials are working to resolve similar lawsuits by women and Hispanics . The Senate approved a roughly $ 1.15 billion settlement for minority farmers , sources say . Black Farmers Association president calls the Senate action `` long overdue justice ''
NEW : Obama administration lauds step to settle discrimination claims by blacks , Indians . NEW : Officials are working to resolve similar lawsuits by women and Hispanics . The Senate approved a roughly $ 1.15 billion settlement for minority farmers , sources say . Black Farmers Association president calls the Senate action `` long overdue justice ''