Congresssional Black Caucus Meets With The Secretary Of The Navy, Marine Corps Commandant And Chief Of Naval Operations To Revisit Increasing Diversity Within U.s. Military’s Senior Officer Ranks

Washington, D.C.- Members of the CBC met today with Secretary of the Navy Donald Winter, Marine Corps Commandant General James T. Conway, Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Gary Roughead, the Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Carlton W. Kent, the highest ranking enlisted Marine, and other senior military officers to discuss increasing diversity representation in the senior officer ranks ...

 Posted 10/16/2007 in Defense | Read Full Document

 Congresssional Black Caucus Calls For Hearings To Examine Diversity & Female Representation In Military Ranks

Washington, D.C.- Today, Congresswoman Carolyn C. Kilpatrick (D-MI), Chairwoman of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) and other Members of the CBC assembled with officials from the Department of Defense to discuss minority and female representation in commanding ranks of the United States armed services. “As men and women from all racial, ethnic and religious origins risk life and limb ...

 Posted 10/3/2007 in Defense | Read Full Document

 The Congressional Black Caucus Commemorates Sixth Anniversary Of 9/11

Washington, D.C.- “Six years ago, our nation was paralyzed by horrific acts of terrorism that senselessly ended American lives and compromised our national security,” said Congresswoman Carolyn C. Kilpatrick (D-MI), Chairwoman of the Congressional Black Caucus. “We earnestly pray for the victims, rescue workers and family members that were directly impacted by this travesty.” “This act of terrorism has ...

 Posted 9/11/2007 in Defense | Read Full Document

 Members of the Congressional Black Caucus Oppose Further Troop Escalation in Iraq

Washington, D.C.- Congresswoman Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick (D-MI), Chairwoman of the CBC, has sent a letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi requesting the appointment of a Select Committee on Hurricane Katrina. Members of the 43-member Caucus believe rebuilding at home must be a priority for the over 200,000 Americans still out of their homes. "The Bush Administration has turned its ...

 Posted 1/30/2007 in Defense | Read Full Document