11/01/2017
https://congress.gov...
"These settlements can be a significant benefit to tribal communities who have decades of water claims."
"Arizona is home to 22 federally recognized American Indian tribes, has the second largest American Indian population"
"the settlement agreement requires taxpayers to provide a $400 million bailout for Westlands and the San Luis water contractors"
"Nothing is ever perfect in a negotiated water-related settlement, but I want to applaud these parties here today who have worked together to achieve a better future for their communities."