Congressional Black Caucus Denounces Veto Of Schip
Washington, D.C.- “Today, President Bush yielded his veto power for the fourth time in his presidency, administering a lethal dosage to health insurance for America’s children,” said Congresswoman Carolyn C. Kilpatrick, Chairwoman of the Congressional Black Caucus. “While this President asks for a blank check to fund the war in Iraq, and is slated to ask American taxpayers for ...
The Congressional Black Caucus To Host Education Summit
Washington, D.C.- Congresswoman Carolyn C. Kilpatrick (D-MI), Chairwoman of the Congressional Black Caucus, in collaboration with Congressman Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (D-VA) and Congressman Danny K. Davis (D-IL), co-chairs of the Congressional Black Caucus Education Task Force, will host an Educational Summit on July 23, 2007, 2:00 – 6:00 PM, in Room 2141 of the Rayburn House Office Building. ...
Diversifying the Nation's Science and Technology Workforce Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson, TX-30
As a senior member of the Science Committee and one of the founders of the House Innovation and Diversity Caucus, I am acutely aware of our nation’s need to stay competitive in the global economy. Yet, multiple indicators tell us our nation is falling behind when it comes to world competitiveness in science, technology, engineering and math. I strongly ...