Tag Archives: Washington Report
Washington Report: Budget Showdown Looms
Congressional lawmakers have a choice: Compromise or government shutdown
Congressional lawmakers have a choice: Compromise or government shutdown
By Joyce Jones
Washington Report: Black Unemployment Rate Increased in March While Overall Rate Declined
Politicians weigh in on what's needed to lift employment in our communities
Politicians weigh in on what’s needed to lift employment in our communities
By Joyce Jones
Washington Report: Dems, GOP Continue Budget Talks; Rep. Ellison Gets Emotional at Homeland Security Hearings
The latest developments from the nation's capitol
The latest developments from the nation’s capitol
By Joyce Jones
Washington Report: Democrats & Republicans Sound Off on Temporary Budget Solution
With the deadline looming, politicians on both sides of the issue try to find a common ground
Congressional lawmakers have just a week to negotiate a deal to fund the federal government…
By Joyce Jones
Washington Report: Dems and GOP Fight Over Funding; Black Farmers Still Seek Relief; SBA Helps with Refinancing
BLACK ENTERPRISE Washington Correspondent Joyce Jones reports on the latest news from the White House…
By Derek T. Dingle
Why Democrats and Republicans Hate Obama’s New Budget
While both sides argue over new proposal, African-Americans brace for "negative effect" of spending cuts
President Obama delivered his 2012 budget proposal to Congress this week, citing it will reduce…
By Joyce Jones
Washington Report: January Jobs Numbers, Healthcare Reform and Obama on Egypt
A roundup of the latest news from the White House and Congress
BLACK ENTERPRISE Washington Correspondent Joyce Jones provides a roundup of the latest news from the…
By Joyce Jones
Washington Report: House Republicans Pass Healthcare Repeal
The battle over heathcare continues on Capital Hill
Democrats and Republicans spent most of Wednesday streaming on and off of the House floor…
By Joyce Jones
Obama Ends Year on a High, Surviving Midterm Shellacking
One expert predicts Republicans won’t be so compromising next year
Looking toward the future
The media has been abuzz this week over President Obama’s conversation with…
By Joyce Jones
Washington Report: Obama Signs Middle Class Tax Cuts Bill Into Law
One lawmaker fears that voters (and Presdent Obama) will suffer for it later
After two weeks of venting and handwringing by their colleagues, House Democratic leaders were able…
