Congressional Black Caucus: Press Release

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July 27, 2007

Welcome

I bring you greetings on behalf of the Congressional Black Caucus of the 110th Congress. I hope that you find the information contained within the CBC Movement helpful to you and your organization.

The Congressional Black Caucus has an aggressive and diverse agenda, a copy of it can be read here. We welcome your comments through email or blog comments which can be found at http://www.thecongressionalblackcaucus.com.

THE CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS CALLS FOR BLIND AND FAIR JUSTICE IN JENA SIX CASE

MESSAGE TO AMERICA

In conjunction with the American Urban Radio Network, the CBC hosts a weekly Message to America on issues of the day. Below you will find the text of this week’s message.

Hon. John Lewis (GA)
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CBC Taskforce Updates

The Congressional Black Caucus houses over twenty CBC Taskforces to address the various needs of Americans. Here is a highlight of recent work:

EDUCATION

Co-Chairs – Rep. Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA) &
Rep. Danny K. Davis (IL)

CBC hosts Education Summit to discuss disparities in Education. The Summit was attended by many dignitaries including Education Secretary Margaret Spellings. [read more] [see photo gallery]

AGRICULTURE

Co-Chairs – Rep. Bennie Thompson (MS) &
Rep. G.K. Butterfield (NC)

The Congressional Black Caucus Lauds Passage Of Farm Bill. CBC Members Voted 100% In Favor Of Improving American nutrition Programs. [read more]

OUTREACH

Co-Chairs – Rep. Bobby Rush (IL) &
Rep. Barbara Lee (CA)

CBC Members reach out to bloggers across the nation to discuss the caucus agenda. The event took place in the capitol and was sponsored by Speaker Pelosi. [see photo gallery]

Chairman's Mark

The CBC continues to strengthen its the legacy as the Conscience of Congress. CBC Members serve in a variety of Leadership positions in the United States Congress, including the Whip of the Democratic Party (Rep. Clyburn-SC), 4 full Committee Chairs (Rep. Conyers-MI, Rep. Rangel-NY, Rep. Bennie Thompson-MS, and Rep. Tubbs Jones-OH) and 17 Sub-Committee Chairs. Here is a highlight of their leadership efforts:

Hon. Stephanie Tubbs Jones (OH) Chairwoman of the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct

Hon. Edolphus Towns (NY)
Chairman of the Subcommittee on Government Management, Organization, and Procurement

Member Movement

July 6, 2007 – Rep. Edolphus Towns (NY)
Hearing on the Importance of Keeping the Starrett City/Spring Creek Development Affordable for Local Residents

July 9, 2007 – Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson (TX)
Telephone Townhall on Immigration

July 10, 2007 – Rep. Bobby C. Scott (VA)
Legislation to Improve High School Graduation Rate

July 10, 2007 – Rep. Stephanie Tubbs Jones (OH)
Tubbs Jones Urges Bush to Change Direction in Iraq

July 11, 2007 – Rep. James Clyburn (SC)
House Approves Largest Investment in Higher Education Since GI Bill

July 13, 2007 – Rep. Julia Carson (IN)
Proposed Bill On Costs of College Textbooks

July 13, 2007 – Rep. Maxine Waters (CA)
House Overwhelmingly Passes Section 8 Voucher Reform Act of 2007

July 14, 2007 – Rep. Keith Ellison (MN)
Methamphetamine Production Prevention Act of 2007

July 17, 2007 – Rep. Gwen Moore (WI)
Amendment to Protect Underprivileged Students

July 17, 2007 – Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (DC)
Women Hold Back Nothing at Norton "Sex In The City Town Hall Meeting"

UPCOMING EVENTS

August 9 - 12, 2007
CBC Institute Annual Policy & Issues Conference
Tunica, Mississippi

September 26 - 29, 2007
ALC Weekend
Washington, DC

October 12 - 14, 2007
"What's at Stake in 08"
Dallas, TX

November 8 -11, 2007
Caribbean News Foundation Business Conference
Antigua, British West Indies

Contact Us

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(202) 226-9776 (T) | (202) 225-5730 (F)
www.thecongressionalblackcaucus.com

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