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Judge Approves Landmark $1.2 Billion Settlement for Black Farmers
by Jorge Rivas on October 28 2011, 2:10PM
Tens of thousands of farmers who suffered racial discrimination by the U.S. Agriculture Department in the 1980s and ’90s may start getting compensation soon.
Topics: Politics
Study: Nutritious Food Costs Thousands a Year, But Fat’s a Bargain
by Jorge Rivas on August 5 2011, 2:50PM
Study finds following USDA’s updated balanced diet guidelines would add hundreds of dollars to the average consumer’s food costs.
Topics: Health
by Asraa Mustufa on April 13 2011, 6:36PM
The first significant upgrade in nutritional standards in 15 years moves forward.
Topics: Health, Schools & Youth
Senate Finally Votes to Pay Black and Native Farmers
by Jamilah King on November 23 2010, 9:02AM
It took nearly three decades, but the payout is among the largest civil rights settlements in history.
Topics: Politics
The Latest Casualty of Midterm Elections: Black Farmers
by Jamilah King on September 7 2010, 12:46PM
They’re still waiting for a $1.25 billion bias settlement while politicians play favorites with wealthier landowners.
Topics: Economy
Senate Pulls Money From Black Farmers
by Jamilah King on July 30 2010, 2:42PM
The funds would have settled lawsuits against the USDA for racial discrimination.
Topics: Economy
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