USDA names equity panel members; former union leader will be co-chair

The congressionally approved Equity Commission that will address racial discrimination at the USDA will have Arturo Rodriguez, former president of the United Farm Workers union, as one of its leaders, announced the Agriculture Department on Thursday. The 15-member commission will hold its first public meeting on Feb. 28. Members include Ertharin Cousin, director of the… » Read More

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