Senate fails to OK funds for years-old settlement with minority farmers
Story Date: 8/6/2010

 

Source:  CNN, 8/6/10

 The U.S. Senate failed Thursday to approve nearly $5 billion for a settlement between the Agriculture Department and minority farmers reached more than a decade ago, prompting finger pointing by members of both parties and outrage among many black farmers.

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