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Demand justice for Black farmers denied USDA aid
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Demand justice for Black farmers denied USDA aid
For decades the U.S. Department of Agriculture discriminated against Black farmers, denying them critical aid. When a technicality prevented many Black farmers from benefiting from an eventual settlement, Barack Obama put forth legislation to ensure all farmers were compensated. Obama's actions helped him win over Southern Black members of Congress and gain the support of rural Blacks in the Democratic primaries.
Now it looks like the Obama administration may be trying to avoid fairly compensating these Black farmers. Will you join us in asking President Obama to make good on his commitment?
http://colorofchange.org/farmers/?id=3D1858-511400
Here is the statement we'll send to President Obama on your behalf. You can also add a personal comment in the box provided below.
Dear President Obama,
I was troubled to learn that your administration may be trying to deny Black farmers the full amount of funds the're owed after years of discrimination on the part of USDA officials.
On the campaign trail, you made a clear commitment to pursuing justice for these families. I ask that you publicly explain how your administration's recent actions are in line with that commitment.
Please instruct the Justice Department to drop its argument that the $100 million set aside by Congress should be a cap on the total amount paid to Pigford claimants. And please push Congress to provide full funding for the legislation that you worked so hard to get passed so that these farmers can finally receive the compensation they deserve.
Sincerely,
[Your name]
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<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://colorofchange.org/farmers/?id=3D1858-511400">http://colorofchange.org/farmers/?id=3D1858-511400</a><br /><br />Demand justice for Black farmers denied USDA aid<br /><br />For decades the U.S. Department of Agriculture discriminated against Black farmers, denying them critical aid. When a technicality prevented many Black farmers from benefiting from an eventual settlement, Barack Obama put forth legislation to ensure all farmers were compensated. Obama's actions helped him win over Southern Black members of Congress and gain the support of rural Blacks in the Democratic primaries.<br />
<p>Now it looks like the Obama administration may be trying to avoid fairly compensating these Black farmers. Will you join us in asking President Obama to make good on his commitment?<br /><br /><a href="http://colorofchange.org/farmers/?id=3D1858-511400">http://colorofchange.org/farmers/?id=3D1858-511400</a></p>
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<p>Here is the statement we'll send to President Obama on your behalf. You can also add a personal comment in the box provided below. <br /></p>
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<p>Dear President Obama,</p>
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<p>I was troubled to learn that your administration may be trying to deny Black farmers the full amount of funds the're owed after years of discrimination on the part of USDA officials.</p>
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<p>On the campaign trail, you made a clear commitment to pursuing justice for these families. I ask that you publicly explain how your administration's recent actions are in line with that commitment.</p>
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<p>Please instruct the Justice Department to drop its argument that the $100 million set aside by Congress should be a cap on the total amount paid to Pigford claimants. And please push Congress to provide full funding for the legislation that you worked so hard to get passed so that these farmers can finally receive the compensation they deserve.</p>
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<p>Sincerely,</p>
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<p>[Your name]</p>
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[Your name]