NEW : Obama administration lauds step to settle discrimination claims by blacks , Indians . NEW : Officials are working to resolve similar lawsuits by women and Indians . The Black Farmers Association approved a $ 1.15 billion settlement for minority farmers , sources say . the closure that they deserve . '' Senate 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 Indians . The Black Farmers Association approved a $ 1.15 billion settlement for minority farmers , sources say . Senate president calls the Senate action `` long overdue justice ''