Tractor is slow, but so is justice regarding settlement, black farmer says - CNN.com
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Thursday, September 16, 2010
Tuesday, September 07, 2010
The Root: Which Votes Really Matter In Arkansas? : NPR
The Root: Which Votes Really Matter In Arkansas? : NPR
"For five months, the Senate has blocked passage of legislation that contains money to fund the USDA's $1.25 billion settlement of the second bias suit lodged by black farmers."
"For five months, the Senate has blocked passage of legislation that contains money to fund the USDA's $1.25 billion settlement of the second bias suit lodged by black farmers."
Thursday, September 02, 2010
TJMS: RNC Chair Michael Steele Talks Iraq War, What the GOP Will Do For African-Americans and The Black Farmers Settlement | Roland S. Martin Blog
TJMS: RNC Chair Michael Steele Talks Iraq War, What the GOP Will Do For African-Americans and The Black Farmers Settlement | Roland S. Martin Blog
"The Black farmers’ settlement was also discussed during the interview with Steele stating “… Harry Reid could move this thing in a heartbeat. The President could release $100 million that’s already free and clear in a heartbeat. They haven’t. Republicans are working with John Boyd and the Black farmers to get that done.” Roland responded by explaining that $100 million could be released but that sill would leave $1.4 billion owed to the Black farmers."
"The Black farmers’ settlement was also discussed during the interview with Steele stating “… Harry Reid could move this thing in a heartbeat. The President could release $100 million that’s already free and clear in a heartbeat. They haven’t. Republicans are working with John Boyd and the Black farmers to get that done.” Roland responded by explaining that $100 million could be released but that sill would leave $1.4 billion owed to the Black farmers."
Sunday, August 29, 2010
Saturday, August 14, 2010
Monday, August 09, 2010
The President on Facebook
Barack Obama A minority in the Senate is standing in the way of giving our small-businesspeople an up-or-down vote on the jobs bill. That’s a shame. We need to decide whether we’re willing to rise above the election-time games and come together—not just to pass a jobs bill that is going to help small businesses hire and grow but al...so to rebuild our economy around three simple words: "Made in America."
Barack Obama Medicare isn’t just a program. It’s a commitment to America’s seniors—that after working your whole life, you’ve earned the security of quality health care you can afford.
The 2010 Presidential Citizens Medal | The White House
The 2010 Presidential Citizens Medal | The White House
The Presidential Citizens Medal has recognized Americans who have performed exemplary deeds of service for their country or their fellow citizen for over 40 years.
This medal is among the highest honors a civilian can receive and this year, the President Obama is asking Americans across the country to help nominate candidates for this extraordinary honor.
A woman from Chicago won the medal too.
The Presidential Citizens Medal has recognized Americans who have performed exemplary deeds of service for their country or their fellow citizen for over 40 years.
This medal is among the highest honors a civilian can receive and this year, the President Obama is asking Americans across the country to help nominate candidates for this extraordinary honor.
A woman from Chicago won the medal too.
Saturday, August 07, 2010
National Black Farmers Association
National Black Farmers Association
"Thousands of the farmers that have claims against the USDA in this case are in Mississippi. I hope this settlement will resolve these claims in a fair way that is consistent with the court rulings rendered in these cases."
- Senator Thad Cochran - MS (R) in a March 2, 2010, press release
Friday, July 30, 2010
West Wing: Week in Review
Let us all pay attention to what the president says and does. He is talking to us because he wants us to succeed as a country and as a people.
He is keeping his campaign promises and he is moving this country forward.
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