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Obama Against Reparations for Slavery

Prefers schools, jobs; opposes legislation backed by NAACP

By the Associated Press

Posted Aug 2, 2008 8:01 PM CDT

(AP) – Barack Obama opposes offering reparations to the descendants of slaves, putting him at odds with some black groups and leaders. The man with a serious chance to become the nation's first black president argues that government should instead combat the legacy of slavery by improving... Read full story »

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