Black farmers still waiting for money

From: News Observer

Black farmers still waiting for money
http://www.newsobserver.com/2010/08/04/613074/black-farmers-still-waiting-for.html

It was a big day for thousands of black farmers in February when the federal government announced an agreement to settle complaints of racial bias against the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

But so far, Congress has failed to back up the promise of the $1.25 billion settlement with any money. The U.S. House has approved the spending, but the plan has stalled in the U.S. Senate.

Senators have failed several times to approve the payment. Money for the settlement fund has been stripped out of some bills because of concerns that it would add to the deficit. Farmers and supporters in the Senate are pushing for a vote today. . . . . .