House Agriculture Committee Chairman Scott Praises USDA Announcement on Intent to Establish Equity Commission
September 25, 2021
September 25, 2021
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. David Scott, D-Georgia, chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, issued the following statement on Sept. 24, 2021, in response to the Agriculture Department's announcement of its intent to establish an Equity Commission:
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"I am thankful for Secretary Vilsack's efforts to address wrongdoing at USDA.
"For too long, discriminatory practices have been allowed at all levels of the Department.
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"I am thankful for Secretary Vilsack's efforts to address wrongdoing at USDA.
"For too long, discriminatory practices have been allowed at all levels of the Department.