Tag Archives: Congressional Black Caucus
Congressional Leaders Begin Reconciling Healthcare Bills
Daunting task ahead as lawmakers fight over provisions
When members of the U.S. House of Representatives return to Washington this week, they will…
By Joyce Jones
Washington Report
House votes on student loans; CBCF Conference; Baucus presents health bill;SBA approves advocate
BlackEnterprise.com analyzes the week that was in Washington
By Joyce Jones
Historic Energy Legislation Survives Narrow House Vote
Cornerstone bill would cut greenhouse gases, carbon emissions
The U.S. House of Representatives passed an historic energy bill Friday night during a nail-biting…
By Joyce Jones
Activists Rally for a Public Health Insurance Option
Reform measures face harsh criticism from conservatives
Thousands from across the nation representing labor unions, community organizations, healthcare professions, churches, and other…
By Joyce Jones
CBC Hosts TARP/TALF Access Summit
Members push for inclusion in contracts, program management
Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke participated in a closed-door meeting yesterday with members of the…
By Joyce Jones
Rep. Maxine Waters Under Scrutiny Over Bank Ties
CBC member denies she had influence in distribution of TARP funds
California Rep. Maxine Waters, a member of the House financial services committee and the Congressional…
By Joyce Jones
Congress Now in Session—Without an Obama Replacement
Illinois appointee rejected by Senate
As returning and newly elected lawmakers in both chambers of Congress were formally sworn into…
By Joyce Jones
The CBC to Exercise Greater Power in New Congress
Members head top committees in Democrat-heavy legislature
The move to elect California Rep. Barbara Lee as head of the Congressional Black Caucus…
By Joyce Jones
United, If Not Unanimous
Menthol cigarette issue smokes out Congressional Black Caucus
Before the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act…
By Cliff Hocker
Dirty Debate
Democratic candidates battle each other on a national stage
Democratic candidates battle each other on a national stage
