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April 28, 2009

B.E.T. — Black Caucus Questions Obama About Farmers

B.E.T. — Black Caucus Questions Obama About Farmers The Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) is not happy about President Barack Obama’s recent move potentially to stem billions of dollars owed to Black farmers. The Caucus recently requested an audience with the president’s officials after learning of a Justice Department filing by Obama’s administration that would prevent…
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April 28, 2009

Ray Mabus confirmation hearing

Ray Mabus confirmation hearing Ray Mabus, President Barack Obama’s nominee to become Navy Secretary, on Tuesday vowed to put an “intense” focus on acquisition reform if confirmed for the job, warning that ongoing cost overruns threatened U.S. national security. “The acquisition process has to be gotten under control or we’re going to unilaterally disarm ourselves,”…