On the recordJuly 20, 2010
There is zero tolerance for discrimination at USDA.
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transcripts.cnn.comThere is zero tolerance for discrimination at USDA.
Tom Vilsack, the U.S. Agriculture Secretary, stated the USDA's stance on discrimination following the resignation of Shirley Sherrod.
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