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[Photo: CBC Logo] Congressional Black Caucus of the 110th Congress
CBC Movement: Two Weeks in Review
 
November 6, 2007
  
 

Welcome

Chairwoman Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick (MI)I bring you greetings on behalf of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) 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 the agenda can be read here. We welcome your feedback via email or blog comments 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 this week’s message.

Rep. Mel Watt

Hon. Melvin Watt (NC)
Children's Health Care

 
 

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:

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
Co-Chairs – Rep. Donald M. Payne (NJ) &
Rep. Diane Watson (CA)

CBC meets with Uganda President Yoweri Museveni. [see photo gallery]

  
 

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. Thompson-MS, and Rep. Tubbs Jones-OH) and 17 Sub-Committee Chairs. Here is a highlight of their leadership efforts:
 

  
 
Hon. Eleanor Holmes Norton Hon. Eleanor Holmes Norton (DC) Chairwoman of the Subcommittee on Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management
 
Hon. Maxine Waters Hon. Maxine Waters (CA)
Chairwoman of the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity
 
 
 

Member Movement

October 16, 2007 – Rep. Robert Scott (VA)
Introduces Youth PROMISE Act

October 16, 2007 – Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (TX)
Sheila Jackson Lee Earns an "A" For Efforts To End Genocide In Darfur

October 17, 2007 – Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson (TX)
Johnson To Hold Women's Intercultural Leadership Conference

October 17 , 2007 – Rep. Yvette Clarke (NY)
Introduces Immigration Backlog Reduction Bill

October 19, 2007 – Rep. Kendrick Meek (FL)
Brings Back The Rubber Stamp

October 24 , 2007 – Rep. Barbara Lee (CA)
Barbara Lee Slams Senate Southwick Confirmation

October 25, 2007 – Rep. Elijah Cummings (MD)
Cummings Disappointed With Rice's Response To Allegations of Corruption

October 25, 2007 – Rep. Charles Rangel (NY)
Cuba: Another Lost Opportunity For President Bush

October 29, 2007 – Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (DC)
Bill to Hasten Katrina Recovery Clears the House

October 29, 2007 – Rep. James E. Clyburn (SC)
Heralds Announcement of the Gullah/Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor Commission

November 1, 2007 – Del. Donna Christensen (VI)
Christensen to Represent US in London at Women's Conference on Pregnancy and Delivery

November 2, 2007 – Rep. Keith Ellison (MN)
Ellison Would Ban Photo ID Requirement for Voting

November 2 , 2007 – Rep. Stephanie Tubbs Jones (OH)
Fights To Stop Global Warming

November 3 , 2007 – Rep. Carolyn C. Kilpatrick (MI)
Introduces Legislation to Address the Mental Health Care Needs of America’s Military Personnel, Veterans, and Families

  

UPCOMING EVENTS

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

 

  
 

Contact Us

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www.thecongressionalblackcaucus.com
 
  

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