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OASCR's mission is to provide leadership and direction for the fair and equitable treatment of all USDA customers and employees while ensuring the delivery of quality programs and enforcement of civil rights. OASCR ensures compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies for USDA customers and employees regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, political beliefs, parental status, protected genetic information, or because all or part of an individual's income is derived from any public assistance program. (Not all bases apply to all programs.)
Secretary Vilsack’s Efforts to Address Discrimination
at USDA
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Claims Resolution Act of 2010
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A New Civil Rights Era for USDA
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USDA Emergency Preparedness and Response - Radiation Safety
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Last Modified:
03/28/2011
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