Conservative Media Scream "Reparations" in USDA Discrimination Case

Conservative media have attacked Congress for approving $1. 15 billion to settle discrimination claims by African-Americans against the Department of Agriculture (often referred to as Pigford II claims), asserting the settlement is a form of "reparations. " In fact, claimants in the case must provide considerable evidence that they were victims of discrimination by the USDA before they receive any...
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Conservative media have attacked Congress for approving $1. 15 billion to settle discrimination claims by African-Americans against the Department of Agriculture (often referred to as Pigford II claims), asserting the settlement is a form of "reparations. " In fact, claimants in the case must provide considerable evidence that they were victims of discrimination by the USDA before they receive any money.

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