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Navajo to appeal dismissal of case against Wells Fargo

Navajo to appeal dismissal of case against Wells Fargo

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The Navajo Nation is appealing the dismissal of a lawsuit it filed against Wells Fargo, accusing the company of engaging in predatory and unlawful practices. A federal judge dismissed the lawsuit last month at the request of Wells Fargo. The company argued that many claims were […]

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Navajo Nation president endorses former leader over his VP

Navajo Nation president endorses former leader over his VP

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The Navajo Nation president is endorsing a man he beat for the job in the last election cycle to succeed him. Russell Begaye announced his endorsement of Joe Shirley Jr. on Monday at a campaign event in Albuquerque. He says Shirley, who served two terms as […]

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Seasoned politicians face off in Navajo presidential race

Seasoned politicians face off in Navajo presidential race

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — On the vast Navajo Nation, the needs are many: more police officers and better pay, housing, social services, roads and water. With the expected closure of a coal-fired power plant and mine on the reservation next year, financial resources will dwindle. The task of replacing roughly […]

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Federal judge dismisses Navajo’s lawsuit against Wells Fargo

Federal judge dismisses Navajo’s lawsuit against Wells Fargo

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit that alleged Wells Fargo engaged in predatory and unlawful banking practices with members of the Navajo Nation. The tribe filed the lawsuit last December in federal court in New Mexico. It sought to recover improper fees, service charges and […]

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