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March 31, 2008

Welcome I bring you greetings on behalf of the Congressional Black Caucus of the 110th Congress. During this session of Congress, the CBC has celebrated a host of milestones and mourned the loss of two dedicated Members. It is my pleasure to announce the newest member of the U.S. House of Representatives and of the CBC, Congressman Andre Carson, representing the 7th District of Indiana. Congressman Carson is proudly following in the footsteps of his late grandmother, Congresswoman Julia Carson. As Chair of the CBC, I am most proud of our ongoing efforts to build a stronger and healthier America. I invite you and Members of your organization to visit our website and view our 2007 Year End Report. As we continue to change course, confront crises, and continue our legacy, we need your assistance. Please get involved and stay connected. http://www.thecongressionalblackcaucus.com.

MESSAGE TO AMERICA In conjunction with the American Urban Radio Networks, the CBC hosts a weekly Message to America segment on issues of the day. Below you can listen to the message. Hon. Alcee Hastings (FL) House Budget PREVIOUS MESSAGES

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.

BUDGET

Chair – Rep. Robert "Bobby" Scott (VA)

CBC Members introduce budget alternative that garnered 126 votes. [more]

EDUCATION

Co-Chair – Rep. Robert Scott (VA) Co-Chair - Rep. Danny Davis (IL)

CBC Members led by Congressman Bobby Scott continue to make progress on the Youth Promise Act. [more]

RE-ENTRY & RESTORATION

Co-Chair – Rep. Danny Davis (IL) Co-Chair - Rep. Yvette Clarke (NY)

Congress passes Second Chance Act through both houses, awaits President Bush's signature. [more]

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. Bobby Scott (VA) Chair of the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism and Homeland Security

Hon. Melvin Watt (NC) Chair of the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations

Member Movement March 5, 2008 – Rep. Sanford Bishop (GA) Open Arms of Albany Recieves $200K Grant March 5, 2008 – Rep. Corrine Brown (FL) Hosts Hearing on Railroad Investment March 6, 2008 – Rep. Al Green (TX) Responds to Court Decision Striking Down HUD Downpayment Assistance March 7, 2008 – Rep. Elijah Cummings (MD) Countrywide CEO Agrees to Work With Cummings March 7, 2008 – Rep. Donna M. Christensen (VI) Solicitation for the National African American Youth Initiative Summer Program March 10, 2008 – Rep. John Lewis (GA) Leads Hearing and Legislative Response to Drought March 10, 2008 – Rep. Chaka Fattah (PA) Calls For Answers From The Environmental Protection Agency On Nation's Drinking Water March 12, 2008 – Rep. Charles Rangel (NY) Calls For Action On 1 in 100 Americans Now In Prison March 12, 2008 – Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (DC) Employees Forced to Work beyond Retirement Age March 12, 2008 – Rep. Maxine Waters (CA) Waters Troubled by Resignation of Admiral Fallon March 12, 2008 – Rep. Barbara Lee (CA) Lee Cautions Sec of State Rice Against Bush Admin Plans for Permanent Military Bases in Iraq March 13, 2008 – Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson (TX) Johnson Votes For A Budget That Restores Opportunity For North Texas Families March 13, 2008 – Rep. Stephanie Tubbs Jones (OH) Mourns the Passing of Howard Metzenbaum March 14, 2008 – Sen. Barack Obama (IL) Statement on the Senate's Passage of the FY 2009 Budget March 14, 2008 – Rep. Donald Payne (NJ) Champions United Nations International Year of Sanitation March 14, 2008 – Rep. Mel Watt (NC) Watt and Gutierrez Introduce Legislation to Protect Minorities March 14, 2008 – Rep. Henry "Hank" Johnson (GA) Johnson Votes for Congressional Ethics Office March 17, 2008 – Rep. Yvette Clarke (NY) Clarke Welcomes David A. Paterson March 24, 2008 – Rep. Keith Ellison (MN) Ellison Pays Homage to Fallen; Decries Continuation of Iraq War March 26, 2008 – Rep. Maxine Waters (CA) Congresswoman Waters Receives Prestigious Award in South Africa March 27, 2008 – Rep. John Conyers (MI) "Heart to Heart" With U.S. Rep. John Conyers

UPCOMING EVENTS April 14 -15 CBCF Spring Health Braintrust Washington, DC June 21 - 22 CBCF Mervyn L. Jones Annual Golf and Tennis Classic Leesburg, VA August 14 - 17 CBCI Annual Policy & Issues Conference Tunica, MS September 24 - 28 CBCF Annual Legislative Conference Washington, DC November 6 - 9 The Carib News Foundation Multinational Business Conference St. Maarten

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