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Statement on the Pigford Settlement

Statement form Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on the Pigford Settlement
On Feb 18 , 2010, USDA and DOJ announced a historic settlement agreement to resolve longstanding civil rights claims against the US Department of Agriculture. While the settlement agreement includes a March 31 ‘opt-out’ provision for the plaintiffs, the two departments remain committed to resolving this issue in the weeks ahead. Below is a statement from Secretary Vilsack:
“The Administration remains dedicated to the enactment of the Pigford settlement legislation and is committed to working with Congress to find an appropriate vehicle to provide funding. I have met with and talked to key stakeholders and members of Congress reiterating the Administration’s ongoing efforts to close this chapter in the history of the department.”