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August 6, 2010

Senate Fails to Approve Settlement for Black Farmers
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The votes came on the Senate’s final day before the summer recess. The
Senate adjourned after again failing to finalize a $1.25 billion
settlement for African American farmers in a class action lawsuit over
longtime racial discrimination. The settlement was reached earlier this
year, but Republicans have blocked the required congressional approval.
On Thursday, Republican Senator John Barrasso of Wyoming stalled the
measure after Democrats sought unanimous consent for its passage.



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