U.S. Forest Service courts Hispanics. Judge’s ruling forces Forest Service to boost jobs

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Posted on: June 18th, 2006
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“The U.S. Forest Service says it is ramping up its recruitment of Hispanics throughout California.

But the effort is being made under pressure from the courts.

In a March order, Northern California District Court Judge Claudia Wilken said the agency has until Valentine’s Day, 2007, to bring its workforce in line with state demographics.”

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