1.0link116506<![CDATA[Obama Opposes Slavery Reparations]]>http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/08/02/obama-opposes-slavery-rep_n_116506.htmlSPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama opposes offering reparations to the descendants of slaves, putting him at odds with some black groups and leaders.
The man with a serious chance to become the nation's first black president argues that government should instead combat the legacy of slavery by improving schools, health care and the economy for all.