Tag Archives: House of Representatives
Fiscal Crisis Ends, Decision Made by the House
Tax increases will not affect most Americans
Late yesterday evening the House of Representatives came to decision to pass legislation that would…
By Sasha King
January Jobs Report Brings Unexpectedly Good News
The black unemployment rate slid to its lowest since 2009
The January jobs report has Democrats celebrating. The national unemployment rate dropped for the fifth…
By Joyce Jones
In the News: ‘Guinness’ Names Samuel L. Jackson Highest-Grossing Film Actor; Black Farmers Settlement Approved and More
A few noteworthy headlines around the Web
See what’s going on in the world with today’s compilation of news around the Web
By Janel Martinez
In the News: Protestors Disrupt House Budget Talks; OWN Adds Additional Shows; Dennis Walcott Starts Off On the Right Foot
Headlines around the web
Headlines around the web
By Janel Martinez
Rangel Tangled: House Censures Disgraced Politician
Attempts to get a lesser sanction by the New York Democratic Rep are rebuked
A sad chapter in the political career of the legendary New York Rep. Charles Rangel…
By Joyce Jones
Washington Report: Black Farmers Settlement Bill Clears the House
Black farmers may soon be compensated, but some say the claims process will be a tough row to hoe
After decades of waiting, Black farmers may soon be compensated for acts of discrimination. But…
By Joyce Jones
House Approves Small Business Lending Fund
Obama will sign the bill into law this week
The House of Representatives today approved Senate amendments to the Small Business Lending Fund Act…
By Joyce Jones
House Passes Greed Tax
The U.S. House of Representatives voted 328-93 today to approve a bill that taxes bonuses…
