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October 18 , 2007

Welcome I bring you greetings on behalf of the Congressional Black Caucus of the 110th Congress. I hope that you find the information within the CBC Movement helpful to you and your organization. We are especially proud of our newest member of the caucus, Congresswoman Laura Richardson of California who will work to continue the legacy of Congresswoman Juanita Miller-McDonald who passed away earlier this year. Click here to view the swearing in ceremony. The Congressional Black Caucus is pleased with the progress that has taken place since this session began in January. Please take a moment to review our CBC Progress Report. We welcome your feedback via email or blog entries which can be found at http://www.thecongressionalblackcaucus.com.

MESSAGE TO AMERICA In conjunction with the American Urban Radio Networks, 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. Bobby Rush (IL) Youth Violence

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.

GULF COAST RECOVERY

Chair – Rep. William Jefferson (LA)

CBC Lead Tour of Gulf Coast in Honor of Hurricane Katrina's Second Anniversary. [read more]

CBC FOUNDATION ANNUAL LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE

Co - Chair – Rep. Donna Christensen (VI) Co - Chair - Rep. G.K. Butterfield (NC)

Members of the CBC joined the CBC Foundation for the Annual Leadership Conference. [read more] [view press conference]

OUTREACH

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

CBC Political Education & Leadership Institute holds Outreach Conference in Dallas, Texas [read more] [view press conference]

Chairman's Mark

The CBC continues to strengthen its 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. John Lewis (GA) Chairman of the Subcommittee on Oversight, Ways and Means

Hon. Donald Payne (NJ) Chairman of the Subcommittee on Africa and Global Health, Foreign Affairs

Member Movement September 2, 2007 – Rep. James E. Clyburn (SC) A New Direction Held For The Golf Coast September 3, 2007 – Rep. Elijah E. Cummings (MD) Time For A New Strategy September 4, 2007 – Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (TX) Celebrating Passage of the Minimum Wage Increase (video) September 5 , 2007 – Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson (TX) Taking On Crime In Local Communities September 6, 2007 – Rep. John Lewis (GA) Floor Statement on Iraq (video) September 7, 2007 – Rep. Ed Towns (NY) 9/11 Health Effects: The Screening and Monitoring of First Responders September 13, 2007 – Rep. Charles Rangel (NY) Bush Is Throwing Away Precious Lives In Iraq September 18, 2007 – Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (DC) Buoyed, Not Daunted by Today's Close D.C. House Vote in Senate September 20, 2007 – Sen. Barack Obama (IL) Stop personality-disorder discharges October 2, 2007 – Rep. Elijah Cummings (MD) Cummings Criticizes Blackwater for Undermining U.S. Military Operation October 3, 2007 – Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson (TX) Bridging the Achievement Gap Through High Expectations Among Minority Youth October 8, 2007 – Rep. John Lewis (GA) Seeking to Improve Import Safety October 9, 2007 – Rep. Keith Ellison (MN) Introduced Legislation Seeking To Ban Lead In Toys For children Under Six October 15, 2007 – Rep. Bobby Rush (IL) Press Conference On Bill To Research and Treat Postpartum Depression (video)

UPCOMING EVENTS October 27 , 2007 "Taking Control of Your Financial Destiny" Oakland, CA November 8-10, 2007 Black Youth Vote Civic Leadership Conference Washington, DC November 8-11, 2007 Caribbean News Foundation Caribbean Business Conference Antigua, British West Indies November 10, 2007 11th Annual National Day of College Preparation Washington, DC November 10, 2007 "Taking Control of Your Financial Destiny" Miami , FL

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