Reopening black farmers' suits could cost billions
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In this Sept. 28, 2004 file photo provided by the National Black Farmers Association, John W. Boyd, Jr., right, and Tony Walker, of the National Black Farmers Association, lead a march riding a horse-drawn covered wagon past the Agriculture Department in Washington calling attention to issues with farm loans. When Congress reopened the government's discrimination settlement with black farmers, lawmakers budgeted just $100 million for damages. (AP Photo/NBFA, Roy Lewis)
AP - Lawmakers budgeted just $100 million for damages when they reopened the government's discrimination settlement with black farmers. They probably should have handed over a blank check. |
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