I drafted language in the Pipeline Safety Regulatory Certainty and Job Creation Act of 2011 which calls for a comprehensive GAO report examining the levels of engagement and participation of minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises and contractors involved in the construction and operation of pipelines in this country.
Rush emphasizes the need for a report on minority participation in the pipeline industry.
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I am absolutely committed to the idea, and the potential, of trying to create a unity of will, a unity of spirit, and a unity of understanding, in terms of the whole cooperative sector of our society.
What specific policies would you recommend to combat the historic and current discrimination too often faced by Black and Brown farmers in your respective industries?
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