"@USDA @Ertharin1 @SecVilsack For far too long, discriminatory lending practices, bold-faced racism, and outright hostility to Black & minority farmers were commonplace at @USDA.I applaud @SecVilsack's commitment to addressing historical discrimination at USDA & leveling the playing field for Black farmers."Read on Twitter
Here are other recent tweets from Bobby L. Rush:
"Today, @USDA announced the 15 Members of its newly-formed Equity Commission, and I'm thrilled that Illinois's own @Ertharin1 was on the list!This is a huge step in the right direction for USDA and its efforts to right past wrongs and give Black farmers the support they deserve."Read on Twitter
"GOOD NEWS: The new Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is investing $7.5 billion to build out electric vehicle charging networks across the U.S.!Electric vehicles help fight climate change & create good-paying American jobs its critical we make them accessible in every community."Read on Twitter
"ICYMI: I led 60+ Members in a letter to Congressional leadership urging relief for office-based specialists, who are facing #Medicare pay cuts of up to 20%.These cuts threaten to undermine health equity, accelerate health system consolidation, & undercut our pandemic response." on Feb. 9Read on Twitter
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