• Seven years ago, Black farmers complained about receiving discriminatory treatment when trying to participate in a federal farm credit or benefit program. The Department of Agriculture ultimately reached a consent agreement with the farmers, but many failed to reap any rewards. In fact, of the 94,000 Black farmers seeking restitution, 81,000 received zilch. Add it to the 40 acres and a mule that never materialized.
• DaimlerChrysler apparently wants to keep up with Ford Motor Company — at least in terms of downsizing efforts. The automaker announced plans to cut 6,000 jobs. “Our objective in taking these actions is to create a lean agile structure, with streamlined and stable processes that will unleash DaimlerChrysler’s full potential,” CEO Dieter Zetsche proclaimed. Heaven forbid the objective should be building better cars.
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