The new bill removes a provision to provide loan forgiveness to Black farmers who have historically experienced discrimination.
The Inflation Reduction Act set to be signed into law by President Joe Biden features $3.1 billion to be allocated to “distressed borrowers” and another $2.2 billion to farmers who have “experienced discrimination,” yet removes race as a criterion for eligibility.
According to a report from today!
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