Tag Archives: Senate
Could Republican Tim Scott Be Our Next Black U.S. Senator?
Scott is a Tea Party Caucus conservative
U.S. Representative Tim Scott is widely believed to be likely chosen to succeed Jim DeMint…
By Makkada B. Selah
Virginia Senate Candidate Defends Racist State Song
The song contains the words "darkie" and "massa"
The song contains the words “darkie” and “massa”
By Makkada B. Selah
Congress’ Approval Rating Hits All-Time Low [Poll]
Only 1 in 10 Americans approve of the job Congress is doing
Only 1 in 10 Americans approve of the job Congress is doing
By Claudio E. Cabrera
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: Soledad O’Brien Returns to CNN Mornings; Senate Blocks Another Part of Obama Jobs Plan 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 Sade K. Muhammad
Democrats Hope To Recover From A Lousy Week
WASHINGTON (AP) — A one-two punch of bad news suddenly has Democrats facing an election…
By Associated Press
White House Fights For Bernanke Support In Senate
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke faced mounting Senate opposition for another four-year…
By Associated Press
Former Chicago Urban League President Runs for Senate Seat
Candidate focusing on job creation, small business success
Initially, Cheryle R. Jackson was flattered that then President-elect Barack Obama had added her to…
