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Espy Denied Employee’s Promotion Due to Child’s Preexisting Condition

Department of Agriculture lost disability discrimination fight during Espy's tenure


As secretary of agriculture, Mike Espy fought to block the promotion of a department employee because his young daughter's preexisting heart condition was believed to be a potential financial burden on the government, according to documents reviewed by the Washington Free Beacon.

Former Agriculture Secretary Under Bill Clinton Enters Mississippi Senate Race

Democrats hope Mike Espy, who has history of corruption charges, can win them seat in deep South


The entrance of Mike Espy, former secretary of agriculture under President Bill Clinton, into the special election to serve the remainder of resigning Sen. Thad Cochran's (R.) term in Mississippi has reignited Democrats' hopes of snatching another Senate seat in the deep South.

Let Them Eat Salt

Trump admin provides flexibility from Michelle Obama lunch rules


The Trump administration is allowing kids 300 more milligrams of salt in their school lunches.