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November 30, 2010

Republican calls Obama 'very, very urban' on House Floor

In case anybody missed his meaning in a speech on the House floor Monday evening, King emphasized the word "urban,"…
September 10, 2010

Obama: Settlement for black farmers is a 'priority'

TALKING POINTS MEMO - During his press conference, Obama was asked about the $1.25 billion settlement for African-American farmers who…
August 23, 2010

Black farmers lose faith, lives waiting for settlement money

theGRIO REPORT - Many farmers have become frustrated and suffer from low morale after little tangible resolution more than decade…
August 6, 2010

Funding for black farmers, Indians stalls again

WASHINGTON (AP) - Despite broad support, legislation to finalize $4.6 billion in settlements with black farmers and American Indians stalled…
August 3, 2010

Black farmers want Vilsack fired, settlement approved

VIDEO - The group wants Tom Vilsack to honor his own department's zero tolerance policy against discrimination...
July 23, 2010

Black farmers are the real victims of USDA discrimination

OPINION - Even as Vilsack loftily intoned about clamping down on racial discrimination at the USDA, Congress again stonewalled the…
March 26, 2010

Black farmers’ settlement still not a done deal

WASHINGTON (AP) - A $1.25 billion settlement between black farmers and the Agriculture Department is at risk of unraveling after…
February 18, 2010

USDA reaches new billion-dollar settlement with black farmers

WASHINGTON (AP) - The Obama administration has reached a deal with black farmers that could end a years-long stalemate over…
February 15, 2010

Black farmers to Congress: Approve $1.15 billion discrimination settlement

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) - The money would pay claims filed by farmers who say they were denied USDA assistance…