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Minority Contractors Lose Preference At Pentagon

by Jeff Brady, NPR
November 28, 2008

A Pentagon affirmative action program that benefits contracting companies owned by racial minorities has been declared unconstitutional. The decision was issued Nov. 4 — Election Day — so it hasn't received much attention. But the decision could mean the end of similar programs at all levels of government.

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