A dozen candidates have joined the race to fill the big shoes left behind by the late U.S. Rep. Alcee Hastings, in what some have called a political free-for-all. Since congressional seats donât often become available, both career politicians and newcomers have chosen to seize the once-in-a-… More Headlines
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Mike Roemer
The Oneida Casino lights glow in the parking lot in the early
morning hours of Sunday, May 2nd, 2021, near Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Authorities in Wisconsin say a gunman killed two people at a Green
Bay casino restaurant and seriously wounded a third before he was
shot and killed by police Saturday. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Mike Roemer
Police line the parking lot outside the Oneida Casino in the
early morning hours of Sunday, May 2nd, 2021, near Green Bay,
Wisconsin. Authorities in Wisconsin say a gunman killed two people
at a Green Bay casino restaurant and seriously wounded a third
By: CBS News
A group of Midwestern farmers sued the federal government Thursday alleging they can t participate in a COVID-19 loan forgiveness program because they re White.
The group of plaintiffs includes farmers from Wisconsin, Minnesota, South Dakota and Ohio. According to the lawsuit, the Biden administration s COVID-19 stimulus plan provides $4 billion to forgive loans for socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers who are Black, American Indian, Hispanic, Alaskan native, Asian American or Pacific Islander.
White farmers aren t eligible, amounting to a violation of the plaintiffs constitutional rights, the lawsuit contends. Were plaintiffs eligible for the loan forgiveness benefit, they would have the opportunity to make additional investments in their property, expand their farms, purchase equipment and supplies and otherwise support their families and local communities, the lawsuit said. Because plaintiffs are ineligible to even apply for the program solely due to th