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Obama says USDA "jumped the gun" on Sherrod ouster

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack rushed to judgment when he dismissed a former government official over racism allegations, U.S. President Barack Obama said in an interview on Thursday.

 

USDA to Reconsider Ouster of Official for Race Comments

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says he will 'conduct a thorough review and consider additional facts' regarding the department's decision to oust a black employee over racially tinged comments.

 

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