Open Letter To President Trump by:melissa seaver March 2019

President Donald J. Trump

There is American Family Farmers that

are in serious danger from within the government

to loose all they have worked for, maybe even

their life, definitely their liberty and even their

character has been assassinated without remorse!

This is  a systemic happening in the USDA all farmer

and conservation programs!

Please start an investigation into decades of

American Family Farmer abuse, loss of family farms!
Thank You for your attention
Melissa Seaver
812 889 1008
Whistleblower witness.for American Family Farmers
and American Family Farmer who was a victim of USDA
Cruelty!

congressional hearing photo,1 december 2016

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Isaac Decatur mentioned you on Facebook

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  Isaac Decatur mentioned you in a comment .       Isaac Decatur October 17 at 11:40pm   EEOC IS LIVING A LIE. EEOC's Jenny R. Yang, Carlton M. Hadden, Todd A. Cox, Milton A. Mayo Jr. Gary John Hozempa, Robert Barnhart, Peggy R. Mastroianni, Cynthia Pierre, have failed the American People. All above named individuals evidence proves they have knowledge that veterans affairs maintained a "BLACKLIST." UNITED STATES OF AMERICA EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION NEW ORLEANS ISTRICT OFFICE RALPH SAUNDERS Complaint VERSUS SERETARY, U.S. DEPT. OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Agency EEOC NO. 270-2004-0019X, Agency No. 200l-0629-2003 101173 DATE March 12, 2005. DOCKET # 01A52529 Mr. Hunt's testimony, shown in his affidavit (it is submitted that this testimony is even compelling in the hearing of claims No. -00117x and 00013x on January 25, 2005). shows that Ms. Butler and Ms. Holliday had a "hit list" of persons who had filed prior EEO complaints against them and that these two supervisors wanted Mr. Saunders (and other EEO complainants) fired. In November, 2004 this list was already in existence and being acted on. Case 2:05-cv-00262-SS Document 43 Filed 04/03/2007 Page 19 of 20 HUNT AFFIDAVIT Porter submitted the affidavit of Al Hunt, III, with his opposition. Rec. doc. 38, Ex, 2 at pp. 1-5. Hunt's affidavit is dated November 10, 2004. It was submitted in connection with the complaint of Ralph Saunders before the EEOC. Hunt testified that Saunders and Isaac Decatur were placed on his team "from a list prepared by Ms. Holliday after approval by Ms. Butler that I later learned were on a black list." Rec. doc. 38, Ex, 2 at p1. The affidavit asserts that the black list was Butler's list. In addition to Saunders and Decatur, Hunt reports that Porter and three others, two men and one woman, were on the black list. These persons were black listed because they had filed EEO complaints against Butler and she wanted the supervisors to work to get rid of them. Rec. doc. 38, Ex, 2 at p.2. Most of the affidavit addresses issues concerning Saunders. Hunt states that Butler, Holliday and Cos abused the rules and wrongfully retaliated against theie subordinates. Rec. doc. 38, Ex, 2 at pp. 3-4. Case 2:05-cv-00262-SS Document 43 Filed 04/03/2007 Page 20 of 20. New Orleans, Louisiana, this 3rd day of April, 2007. SALLY SHUSHAN UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE. Evidence prove the EEOC covered up the "BLACKLIST" A proven patterns and practices of systematic violations of fdederal civil rights laws. ORGANIZED CORRUPTION. The EEOC system failed us all ask Ralph Saunders, Isaac Decatur, Ellenor P. Ratcliff, Janel Smith, Jerroll Sanders, David Jeffery Grogan, David Ray Sr, Morsie Porter Jobo Nem, Jerry Brown, Dr. James Tucker, Lawrence Lucas, Lesa Donnelly, Robert Donnelly, William Donnelly, Lorenzo Alston, Mary Felton
   
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Isaac Decatur mentioned you in a comment.

    Isaac Decatur
October 17 at 11:40pm

EEOC IS LIVING A LIE. EEOC's Jenny R. Yang, Carlton M. Hadden, Todd A. Cox, Milton A. Mayo Jr. Gary John Hozempa, Robert Barnhart, Peggy R. Mastroianni, Cynthia Pierre, have failed the American People. All above named individuals evidence proves they have knowledge that veterans affairs maintained a "BLACKLIST." UNITED STATES OF AMERICA EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION NEW ORLEANS ISTRICT OFFICE RALPH SAUNDERS Complaint VERSUS SERETARY, U.S. DEPT. OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Agency EEOC NO. 270-2004-0019X, Agency No. 200l-0629-2003 101173 DATE March 12, 2005. DOCKET # 01A52529 Mr. Hunt's testimony, shown in his affidavit (it is submitted that this testimony is even compelling in the hearing of claims No. -00117x and 00013x on January 25, 2005). shows that Ms. Butler and Ms. Holliday had a "hit list" of persons who had filed prior EEO complaints against them and that these two supervisors wanted Mr. Saunders (and other EEO complainants) fired. In November, 2004 this list was already in existence and being acted on. Case 2:05-cv-00262-SS Document 43 Filed 04/03/2007 Page 19 of 20 HUNT AFFIDAVIT Porter submitted the affidavit of Al Hunt, III, with his opposition. Rec. doc. 38, Ex, 2 at pp. 1-5. Hunt's affidavit is dated November 10, 2004. It was submitted in connection with the complaint of Ralph Saunders before the EEOC. Hunt testified that Saunders and Isaac Decatur were placed on his team "from a list prepared by Ms. Holliday after approval by Ms. Butler that I later learned were on a black list." Rec. doc. 38, Ex, 2 at p1. The affidavit asserts that the black list was Butler's list. In addition to Saunders and Decatur, Hunt reports that Porter and three others, two men and one woman, were on the black list. These persons were black listed because they had filed EEO complaints against Butler and she wanted the supervisors to work to get rid of them. Rec. doc. 38, Ex, 2 at p.2. Most of the affidavit addresses issues concerning Saunders. Hunt states that Butler, Holliday and Cos abused the rules and wrongfully retaliated against theie subordinates. Rec. doc. 38, Ex, 2 at pp. 3-4. Case 2:05-cv-00262-SS Document 43 Filed 04/03/2007 Page 20 of 20. New Orleans, Louisiana, this 3rd day of April, 2007. SALLY SHUSHAN UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE. Evidence prove the EEOC covered up the "BLACKLIST" A proven patterns and practices of systematic violations of fdederal civil rights laws. ORGANIZED CORRUPTION. The EEOC system failed us all ask Ralph Saunders, Isaac Decatur, Ellenor P. Ratcliff, Janel Smith, Jerroll Sanders, David Jeffery Grogan, David Ray Sr, Morsie Porter Jobo Nem, Jerry Brown, Dr. James Tucker, Lawrence Lucas, Lesa Donnelly, Robert Donnelly, William Donnelly, Lorenzo Alston, Mary Felton

  
   
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FARMER EDDIE WISE....LAND LOST

FARMER EDDIE WISE....LAND LOST

Sent: Thursday, July 7, 2016, 12:25 AM

6 july 2016

mr. smith:

below is additional information that suggest that washington politics has had an adverse impact on some of those seeking justice at usda, especially, Black farmers. yes, we are questioning those that say otherwise.

the  demonstration and the filing of the wise v. usda case should shine some light on what we feel is true. i will send you the press release announcing this event on Friday in washington dc, in front of the us supreme court.

respectfully,

lawrence lucas

it seems little to no one cares in washington about all the pain and suffering inflicted on so many Black farmers and usda employees by us department of agriculture "the last plantation". that is why we (in buses) are coming to washington dc this week.

this is shameful.

lawrence lucas, president emeritus

usda coalition of minority employees

www.agcoalition.org

856 / 910-2399

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To: lawrlcl@aol.com
Sent: 3/31/2016 6:17:20 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time
Subj: FARMER EDDIE WISE....LAND LOST

March 29, 2016

Gary R. Grant

On Thursday, March 17, 2016, Eddie and Dorothy Wise along with several of their friends traveled back to their farm to remove their personal items from what used to be their home.  After finally getting a return call from the Federal Marshal's office as to what day and the time, they were told that they could come on that particular Thursday. They would be allotted 8:00am until 4:00pm that afternoon.  Eddie and Dorothy agreed.

However, we must let everyone know that we had called Congressman G. K. Butterfield's office earlier because Eddie had not received any call backs from the marshal's office despite the fact that he had called at least three times before a return call to him was made.  I had been talking with Eddie through all of this. I wondered if there was some playing around with this man, his wife, and his property.  At first, according to several people we know who have who knowledge about the date of the sale of the farm, they all were saying that the sale would take place on March 17.  However, since that was not the date for the sale, why did it take them so long to let Eddie know that March 17 was the date for him to remove their personal belongings? And finally, why did it take a call to the congressman's office to get a date and time for Eddie to go and retrieve his and Dorothy's personal belongs.

Then, on March 17, Eddie was waiting for some friends from a bit of a distance to assist in the packing and removal of his and Dorothy's things.  It was about 9am everyone was in place.  According to Eddie, the same marshal who served him the papers called at approximately  9am and without  asking any questions,  immediately confronted Eddie, saying something to the effect that "you know you were supposed to be here at 8am and you only have until 4pm to remove your stuff."  Eddie says that he replied, "Sir, you do not want to upset me today!"  The marshal then calmed down.  Eddie swears that he did not even say "good morning," but just jumped right on him about being late.

Unfortunately, my schedule did not allow me to go and help Eddie that day, but his friend John, from Durham, who took the original pictures of the marshal serving the removal papers did attempt to help out.  He was immediately informed by the same agent that "this is federal property and you are not allowed on this property."  Thus, there are no pictures of the packing and loading of the trucks on the farm.

John did station himself at the entrance to the farm and traveled with Eddie and others to the storage facility where all the personal belongings are now stored.

Just as Eddie does not understand, it is really difficult even for me to grasp the fact that the mobile house owned by Eddie and Dorothy which was not a part of any loan from the USDA, somehow became collateral for the delayed loan they received.  Now to add insult to injury, it has been taken by the government.  The Wises are indeed homeless.  This is a strange action by a government that is supposed to be "for the people."

Photos:  Eddie Wise takes a break as friends help him unload and put his and Dorothy's personal belongings in storage.  He was forced to secure two storage bends which added another $150.00 to his monthly bills since his eviction.  While he may be tired, this is the first time that I have seen pictures of him with this much pain and agony on his face.

Any assistance you can provide is needed and appreciated! Consider paying for a week of their hotel room, a week's worth of groceries, or anything you can offer. To make a contribution go to https://www.gofundme.com/39m8623g.

IMMEDIATE NEEDS

Eddie and Dorothy are living out of suitcases in a nearby hotel. In the short term they need assistance with these monthly expenses.

Hotel                                         $800

Food                                          $650

Medications                              $300

Fuel                                           $200

Car Payment                             $336

Truck Payment                          $259

Storage Building Rental            $200

Total                                         $2,745 /month

Plus $400 per hour for attorney

SAVE THE FARM STEPS

Eddie and Dorothy want the same opportunities given to their farming neighbors over the years. They are committing to keeping this farm in agriculture for the next generation. They simply need a fair chance to succeed. At present Eddie and Dorothy want the following.

Eliminate all Farm Debt                                             $575,000

Black Farmers to Protest at Supreme Court Friday

 Black Farmers to Protest at Supreme Court Friday

THE AMERICAN AGRICULTURALIST ASSOCIATION Eddie Slaughter, President P.O. BOX 0761 ASHBURN, GA. 31714 229-649-2243 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BLACK FARMERS PROTEST AT UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT "Are Black Farmers in 2016 the New Dred Scott of 1857?" Contact: Eddie Slaughter - 229-649-2243 Cory Lee - 615-308-7787 Gary R. Grant - 252-578-4729 Eddie Slaughter, president, American Agriculturalist Association On Friday, July 8, 2016 at 9:00 am, farmers from the Southern Region and others who believe in justice and equality will descend on the U. S. Supreme Court to once again seek and demand justice through the courts and to bring to light and awareness of the unfairness of the settlement of the Pigford Class Action, and the continued discrimination by the USDA, "The Last Plantation". The theme is "Are Black Farmers in 2016 the New Dred Scott of 1857?". The protest will be held on the First Street NE sidewalk directly in front of the Supreme Court. The complaint at the Supreme Court is regarding Eddie and Dorothy Wise, farmers from North Carolina, who were foreclosed on and evicted from their 106 acre farm on January 20, 2016 by 14 militarily armed Federal Marshals and several Nash County, North Carolina deputy sheriffs without ever being granted a hearing.   Farmers Eddie Wise is a retired Green Beret and his wife Dorothy Wise is a retired Grants' Manager. The Wise's situation is akin to the Dred Scott Decision of March 6, 1857 (http://www.ushistory.org/us/32a.asp) because Black farmers are still being denied full due process. This is one of the most important issues that should be brought before the United States Supreme Court. While many people in this country think that Black farmers across the nation got justice during the Pigford Class Action (Pigford v. Glickman 1999), the opposite is the truth. Black farmers who have been discriminated against by the Farm Service Agency (FSA) formerly called Farmers Home Administration (FmHA) continue to be put out of farming, denied opportunities to make a living, and lose land that impacts the quality of life for them and the rural Black communities in which they live. The time has long expired on the unremitting discrimination and breach of The Pigford Consent Decree. Black Farmers are continuously denied due process; in particular, a right to have a formal hearing on the merits of their case before the Administrative Law Judge of The USDA.   Congress has expressed its intent for the Agency to hold the formal hearing on the merits in the 2007 Pigford Remedy Act which was incorporated in the 2008 Food Energy and Conservation Act or "Farm Bill." In addition, the USDA is denying all claims and hearings by Black Farmers, Women Farmers, Hispanic Farmers, and Native American Farmers. This denial of the formal hearing before the Administrative Law Judge allows 180 days for the Agency to correct its own mistakes is unlawful, unjust and contrary to Congressional Intent pursuant to the Administrative Procedures Act and The Pigford Consent Decree. If you are a supporter of justice and equality, support Black Farmers, seek healthy and safe food, join with the Black Farmers and Eddie and Dorothy Wise, other speakers from the American Agriculturalists Association, the North Carolina-based national Black Farmers & Agriculturalists Association (BFAA), The Cowtown Foundation, Lawrence Lucas, President Emeritus, USDA Coalition of Minority Employees, and others to bring this issue before the United States Supreme Court. These farmers are asking the question... "Are Black Farmers in 2016 the New Dred Scott of 1857?"

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Capitol Hill 2008, Whistleblower Week in Washington (W3) Highlights - YouTube

I am so appalled that this much time has lapsed and remembering that a Congress Woman
ordered hearings, and for someone to help retrieve the names of all individuals involved,the one
who stood and said she would never did do anything...that same Congressional Woman stood at this same very time in front of all of these people and cameras and apologized to me for what the Government did to me and my family and still no hearings(there were never any hearings beside this
one in the video)
-melissa seaver

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Subject: Capitol Hill 2008, Whistleblower Week in Washington (W3) Highlights - YouTube

ms. seaver testified at this may 2008, whistleblower conference, on capitol hill. i was on the dais with congressionals and others hearing testimonies. former congressman walter fauntroy was the chair that year.

lawrence lucas

Click here: Whistleblower Week in Washington (W3) Highlights - YouTube

Chair Congressman Towns: Government Reform Committee Hearing, 2011 "Forest Service Women Seek Contempt Order Against USDA Secretary Ann Venman"

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FOREST SERVICE WOMEN SEEK CONTEMPT ORDER AGAINST USDA SECRETARY

SAN FRANCISCO – Thousands of current and former female Forest Service employees in California are asking a federal judge to hold Agriculture Secretary Ann Veneman in contempt of court for failing to reduce workplace hostilities.
The Forest Service, a part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, has been under a court-approved settlement since January 2002, when officials agreed to establish a three-year program to train employees and enforce women’s rights in the workplace.
“By the incidents that have been occurring in the last year and a half of egregious sexual harassment, workplace violence and reprisals, it’s clear the agency has failed to prevent and eliminate sexual harassment,” said Lesa Donnelly, a former Forest Service employee and lead plaintiff in the case.
Donnelly said the Forest Service is not investigating complaints about sexual harassment. In some cases, the service is retaliating against women who make the complaints by denying them training and advancement opportunities, she said.
“We had no other choice but to file a contempt order against Secretary Veneman to let the secretary – who is at the very top of the chain – know what is going on here,” Donnelly said.
A hearing on the contempt order, which was filed in June, is scheduled for Friday in U.S. District Court in Oakland, Calif.

Gloria Minott interviews Lawrence Lucas "USDA: Still The Last Plantation"

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the lucas, interview on wpfw went well on yesterday, community watch, with gloria minott. i came on late in her show. scroll down to 41.41 & listen.

Click here: Archived Shows

 

Monday, August 10, 2015—11:45a.m.—WPFW 89.3 FM Interview.

The interview began with Mr. Lucas thanking, Gloria Minott and the Pacifica family for keeping the public informed about what is going on at USDA with employees and farmers.

Mr. Lucas began with an update and explanation of the Tom Burrell Black Farmer Class action that includes the farmers whose claims were arbitrarily dismissed by the appointed panel however, the claims dismissals were not initiated or approved by the courts. USDA and the Panel are acting on their own.  There were approximately 50,000 claims but only 3,000 were approved for processing and settlement.

This was followed by the update on the Office of Special Council (OSC)report. The investigation of the OSC was conducted for more than a year. This was not the first time USDA was investigated and asked to enforce the law.  Tom Vilsack is and has been negligent in his duties as Secretary of Agriculture.  This report highlighted not only the mis-management of the Office of Civil Rights and the Civil Rights Program at USDA, but the abuse and discrimination against the employees of the Office of Civil Rights.

The final comments were about the FS Women and the Class.  Lesa Donnelly and her efforts were highlighted, especially the fact that this issues of rape, threats, lack of accommodations for those with needs, promotion denials, etc.  The listening public was made aware that in spite of comments of concern about Womens issues and rape, this White House has been ineffective in dealing with the issues and the This White House—including Valery Jarret, the Presidents Domestic Advisor has been made aware of these issues.

Final word was the Coalition will keep the Pacifica Family and it’s audience informed and the USDA is still the “Last Plantation.”

Ron Cotton

FW: Please sign our petition and forward to as many others as possible.

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Subject: Please sign our petition and forward to as many others as possible.
From: Ferrell
To: lawrence lucas ,"Leroy Smith, Jr." ,Corey lea ,dexter davis ,Rod Bradshaw ,"bradshaw@fairpoint.net" ,Cameron Bradshaw ,robert binion ,robert binion ,"lhaskins55@gmail.com" ,"breckenridgefarms@yahoo.com" ,"Miles J. Edwards" ,Elizabeth Campbell ,michael mccray ,"" ,"Linda R. White" ,celdridge@birminghamtimes.com,Toby Carter ,"michaelstovallfarms@gmail.com" ,Pete Daniel ,Ridgely Muhammad ,Lesa Donnelly ,Iyata Safari ,Isaac Decatur
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Hello!
I've started the petition "Barack Obama: Stop the egregious hate crimes committed against the Independent Black Farmers and the USDA employees. Demand USDA to settle the cases of The IBF and employees on the merits of each case." and need your help to get it off the ground.
Will you take 30 seconds to sign it right now? Here's the link:
http://www.change.org/petitions/barack-obama-stop-the-egregious-hate-crimes-committed-against-the-independent-black-farmers-and-the-usda-employees-demand-usda-to-settle-the-cases-of-the-ibf-and-employees-on-the-merits-of-each-case
Here's why it's important:

This petition was started as a result of the US Dept. of Agriculture and the federal courts in all districts of the United States not following the laws when it comes to Black farmers. Americans should sign this petition because of the blatant egregious widespread discrimination at USDA Better known as "The Last Plantation." Black farmers need equal protection under the laws of the United States of America! Signing this petition can impact the lives of tens of thousands of Black farmers and their heirs across America. There are 14,000 plus cases of discrimination inside USDA unresolved, they need to be settled.

You can sign my petition by clicking here.
Thanks!
Ferrell C. Oden

Minority Groups To Hold "FILIBUSTER FOR JUSTICE" at USDA:

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Subject: Check out Article: Minority Groups To Hold "FILIBUSTER FOR JUSTICE" at USDA:

Click here: Article: Minority Groups To Hold "FILIBUSTER FOR JUSTICE" at USDA: The Last Plantation | OpEdNews

Open Letter to Obama

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Date: Sat, 1 Feb 2014 16:36:58 -0800
From: lesa@snowcrest.net
To: redacted
Subject: Open Lettrr to Obama

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Lesa L. Donnelly

We have lost our sense of shame. — Colin Powell

Press Release:Documentary Introduction : The Last American Plantation Teaser

we are not going away.

Click here: The Last American Plantation Teaser

FW: Press Alert!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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From: LawrLCL@aol.com
Date: Fri, 16 Nov 2012 09:34:49 -0500

Subj: Press Alert!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Subject: PRESS CONFERENCE NOV 19th  FOR BLACK FARMERS

PRESS CONFERENCE

WHERE:  CORNER OF 5^TH AVENUE AND 16^TH STREET BY THE HUGO BLACK FEDERAL COURT HOUSE BUILDING, BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA

DATE:  November 19, 2012

TIME:  10am

SUBJECT:  BLACK FARMERS ARE SEEKING JUSTICE FROM THE USDA/DOJ/OGC/ AND THE OFFICE OF CIVIL RIGHTS.  FARMERS ARE BEING MISTREATED AND DISCRIMINATED AGAINST AND  ARE SEEKING RELIEF!

State Representative John W. Rogers

Independent Black Farmers

          Ferrell Oden,

floinc3@bellsouth.net

(205)482-5604

        Michael Stovall

(256)690-1752

stovallsfarm@yahoo.com 

        Robert Binion

(205)299-1873

        Pastor Van Johnson

(205)566-1884

Women SUE PRESIDENT OBAMA and AG SECRETARY VILSACK for DISCRIMINATION

 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

http://beforeitsnews.com/womens-issues/2012/10/breaking-12-women-file-class-action-against-usda-and-president-obama-2440466.html

  

by: Melissa Seaver/Landrightsnfarming Aug.9,2012
We all have thought how we would like to help our neighbor, but we just dont know how!

After all, we dont know what makes our neighbor feel embarrassed or is that how we feel and think they may feel that way also?

There are Women out there fighting for their family and their personal right(s) to be treated fairly and equitably! They just want the due Process that is God given, is part of the rights afforded under the Declaration of Independence, The Constitution, and The Bill of Rights, and even the Rules and Regulations
in the Books of the USDA/Office of Civil Rights.

They women went to Washington D.C. in May 2012, looking for help for the individual circumstances,
but also as a strength together that their combined stories may help each other and also in turn others who may face similar situations, though most have individual circumstances all are part of the same Whistlblower
Summit that took place in May 2012, held in the Senate Hearing Room, with Senator Chas. Grassley.

I am asking for your help for these Brave Women and even Myself, please call your Congress and Senators
and tell them to help the Women from the Whistleblower Summit May 2012.
They were there with the No Fear Whistlblower Summit, and  The Coalition of USDA Minority Employees and Defrauded Farmers.

Send up Prayers for the quick action by Senate and Congress and even the President for what is RIGHT
follow up those calls by shareing our story with other's make calls and sign the petitions that are circulating on the internet and Facebook, Twitter,Stumbleupon. like and share, tweet,tweet, and tweet!

Thank You for your time Attention Prayers, and Help in Circulating this story!