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Obama, Clinton bury the hatchet, tout unity in Unity

UNITY, N.H. - Barack Obama and Hillary Rodham Clinton stood side by side in the tiny New England outpost of Unity to provide the image that many Democrats needed to see after their long, bruising primary battle. More »

To some, Obama's success a blow to affirmative action

WASHINGTON - Barack Obama's political success might claim an unintended victim: affirmative action, a much-debated policy that he supports. More »

Reopened black farmers settlement could cost USDA

WASHINGTON - When Congress reopened the government's discrimination settlement with black farmers, lawmakers budgeted just $100 million for damages. They probably should have handed over a blank check. More »


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