Congressional Black Caucus Fights For American Homeowners

Washington, D.C.- “I am proud of my colleagues in the United States Congress and Members of the Congressional Black Caucus, for our aggressive advocacy behalf of American homeowners and future owners,” said Congresswoman Carolyn C. Kilpatrick (D-MI), Chairwoman of the Congressional Black Caucus. “The CBC has tirelessly worked with House Financial Services Committee Chairman Barney Frank (D-MA) to author ...

 Posted 7/23/2008 in Economics | Read Full Document

 CBC Urges President Bush To Prioritize Immediate Relief For Haiti

Washington, D.C.- WHO:   Congresswoman Carolyn C. Kilpatrick (MI), Chairwoman of the Congressional Black Caucus, Congresswoman Corrine Brown (FL), Congressman Alcee Hastings (FL), Congressman Gregory Meeks (NY), Congressman Kendrick Meek (FL), with the support of the Congressional Black Caucus   WHAT: Press Conference calling for US intervention in Haiti   WHEN: Wednesday, April 30, 2008 10:00 AM   WHERE:  House ...

 Posted 4/28/2008 in Economics | Read Full Document

 Congressional Black Caucus To Introduce Budget Substitute That Is Fiscally And Morally Responsible

Washington, D.C.- This week, U.S. Representatives Carolyn Kilpatrick (MI-13) and Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-3) will offer an alternative to the Democratic budget on behalf of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC).  While the CBC recognizes the important improvements the Democratic budget makes over the President’s budget, the CBC believes that its budget does an even better job of meeting the ...

 Posted 3/12/2008 in Economics | Read Full Document

 The CBC Calls For A Jobs Program For America

Washington, D.C.- The Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), in discussions with the Democratic Leadership, has offered two key proposals to be included as part of the Economic Stimulus package:  A Summer Jobs Program for all Americans, and a Small Business Equipment Depreciation Tax Program. Congresswoman Carolyn C. Kilpatrick (D-MI), Chairwoman of the CBC, said that “As we look toward a ...

 Posted 1/18/2008 in Economics | Read Full Document

 The Congressional Black Caucus Urges President to Change Course for America's Families

Washington, D.C.- The Congressional Black Caucus, led by its Chairwoman, Congresswoman Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick (D-MI), met with President Bush at the White House today. The Members discussed the escalation of the war in Iraq, Hurricane Katrina, and the President’s 2008 budget. Congresswoman Kilpatrick issued the following statement after the meeting:                                                                                                       "The meeting with the President was a good ...

 Posted 2/15/2007 in Economics | Read Full Document