Congressional Black Caucus
CBC picks Cohen over Herenton
Jessica Taylor, Politico – Rep. Steve Cohen (D-Tenn.) has received a $5,000 donation from the Congressional Black Caucus political action committee, only the latest signal that national African-American leaders are firmly behind the white congressman as he fights back a primary challenge in his black-majority district. The donation to Cohen’s reelection bid Monday comes slightly [...]
African-American Republicans, if elected, will have to decide whether to join the Congressional Black Caucus
Daily Caller – If the African-American Republicans running for U.S. Congress find electoral success this November, the Congressional Black Caucus, long known for its progressive policy agenda, may suddenly become more politically diverse — but only if the newly minted elected officials decide to join. As of now, there are currently no Republicans in the [...]
Black Caucus asks Kagan to clarify race and criminal justice stances
Jared Allen, The Hill – A pair of black lawmakers on Monday asked Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan “to clarify” her positions on “issues related to race and criminal justice.” Rep. Barbara Lee (D-Calif.), the chairwoman of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), and Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-D.C.), the chairwoman of the CBC Judicial Nominations [...]
Congressional Black Caucus Urges Senate To Pass Jobs Bill
Robert Hune-Kalter, Talk Radio News Service – The Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) hand delivered a letter to Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) Wednesday, urging him to support job creation, especially for America’s youth. The Senate recently rejected a provision put forth by the House to create summer employment for youths but CBC Chairwoman Barbara [...]
