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June 3, 2008

Welcome I bring you greetings on behalf of the Congressional Black Caucus of the 110th Congress. June marks the median point for this session of Congress and the CBC continues to chart a new course for America by confronting the crisis which imperils her citizens. As Chair of the CBC, I would like to extend our congratulations to Senator Barack Obama. This epic chapter in America's history is remarkable. I encourage you to empower yourself and your community by working with the CBC. Please visit our website, view videos of our work on You Tube, scanned pictures on Flickr, and signup as a friend on Facebook. 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. Al Green (TX) Homelessness 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.

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

Co-Chair – Rep. Donald Payne (NJ) Co-Chair - Rep. Diane Watson (CA)

CBC Members visit Haiti to see the humanitarian crisis first hand. [more] [more]

HOUSING

Co-Chair – Rep. Maxine Waters (CA) Co-Chair - Rep. Wm. Lacy Clay, Jr. (MO)

CBC lauds passage of Housing relief. [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. Wm. Lacy Clay, Jr.(MO) Chairof the subcommittee on Information Policy, Census and National Archives

Hon. Shelia Jackson-Lee (TX) Chair of the Subcommittee on Transportation and Infrastructure Protection

Member Movement May 2, 2008 – Rep. Carolyn C. Kilpatrick (MI) Denounces Indiana Voter ID Ruling May 5, 2008 – Rep. Keith Ellison (MN) High Court Deals Blow To Voting Rights May 5, 2008 – Del. Donna M. Christensen (VI) Requests Investigation by USPS Inspector General May 7, 2008 – Rep. Donald Payne (NJ) Backs Plan to Address Housing Crisis, Preserve the American Dream May 7, 2008 – Rep. Gwen Moore (WI) Calls for Better Mental Health Treatment for American Soldiers May 8, 2008 – Rep. Maxine Waters (CA) Iraq Funding "Unacceptable" May 13, 2008 – Rep. John Lewis (GA) Co-Sponsors Bill to Ease Gas Price Pressure on Consumers May 13, 2008 – Rep. Ed Towns (NY) Stop Fill of Strategic Petroleum Reserve Would Bring Immediate Gas Price Relief May 13, 2008 – Rep. William Jefferson (LA) Supports Plan For Gas Relief May 14, 2008 – Rep. Gregory Meeks (NY) Celebrating The 60th Anniversary Of The Independence Of Israel May 14, 2008 – Rep. Andre Carson (IN) Advocates On Behalf Of Amtrak Employees May 15, 2008 – Rep. Robert C. Scott (VA) Scott Backs New Farm Bill May 15, 2008 – Rep. Kendrick Meek (FL) Senior Military Officer Diversity Commission May 15, 2008 – Rep. Jesse Jackson, Jr. (IL) Write A New Chapter For Our Country May 15, 2008 – Rep. Sanford Bishop, Jr. (GA) New Farm Bill Meets White House 'More Than Half Way’ May 16, 2008 – Rep. Al Green (TX) Letter To U.N. Secretary General Expressing Concern Over World Food Crisis May 16, 2008 – Rep. Corrine Brown (FL) Discusses the Dangers of Hedge Fund Investment in the Rail Industry May 19, 2008 – Rep. Yvette Clarke (NY) Hosts Congressional Dialogue on International Food Crisis in Haiti May 20, 2008 – Rep. Elijah Cummings (MD) Statement on Senator Kennedy May 21, 2008 – Sen. Barack Obama (IL) Senate Panel OKs Homeowner Rescue May 21, 2008 – Rep. G. K. Butterfield (NC) Surplus Equipment Bill Wins House Approval May 21, 2008 – Rep. Diane Watson (CA) Compassionate Access Legislation May 21, 2008 – Rep. Artur Davis (AL) Urges Full Funding of Air Force KC-45 Tanker Project May 22, 2008 –Rep. Henry "Hank" Johnson (GA) Urges Renewable Energy May 22, 2008– Rep. Stephanie Tubbs Jones (OH) Jones Secures $800,000 for Arteriocyte May 23, 2008 – Rep. David Scott (GA) Scott Joins NATO Assembly May 28, 2008 – Rep. Barbara Lee (CA) Applauds Additional Funding For Food Aid to Haiti May 29, 2008 – Rep. Charles Rangel (NY) Rangel Tells Graduates To End The War & Help Get America Back On Track June 1, 2008 – Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (DC) Norton Shows Seniors How Digital TV Switchover Will Work

UPCOMING EVENTS June 21 - 22 CBCF Mervyn L. Jones Annual Golf and Tennis Classic Williamsburg, VA July 13 - 19 CBC Institute Bootcamp Silver Spring, MD 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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