USDA confronts its racist past with reforms and delays
Agriculture secretary Dan Glickman describes a revolution in USDA attitudes and policy after a year of examination. The department halted foreclosures on claims of discrimination, boosted minority representation on policy committees, and expanded loan access for minorities and women. Yet progress is uneven as nearly 1,000 discrimination cases await thorough review while GAO notes mixed evidence of systemic bias.
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Clinton aims to invite Netanyahu to Washington next year
President Clinton said he hopes to invite Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the White House next year for a real meeting to align on an Israeli Arab settlement. He stressed five meetings with Netanyahu show U S interest in the peace process despite recent tensions.
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Audit finds major progress in fixing citizenship program
Washington AP inspectors say the INS has achieved 100 percent verification for citizenship eligibility. The audit notes significant internal control improvements, with 20 of 24 offices passing and only 11 errors found in 4000 cases reviewed. The review follows prior criticism over improper grants and potential revocations proceed.
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