The Diane Rehm Show (Friday News Roundup): The panelists discuss the USDA's firing of employee Shirley Sherrod over a video posting by blogger Andrew Breitbart that took Ms. Sherrod's remarks out of context, making it appear as if she was reluctant to help a white farmer because of his race. NPR's David Welna noted the administration's apology to Ms. Sherrod and subsequent job offer for a new USDA position dealing with improving race relations.
Link to this comment:
All Comments (0)