Tag Archives: Washington Report
Washington Report: RNC’s Michael Steele Running for Reelection
The Republican National Committee chair tells Fox News he's ready for round two
Speculation over whether Republican National Committee chairman Michael Steele would seek a second term came…
By Joyce Jones
Washington Report: Congressional Black Caucus Opposes Obama Tax Plan
How will the plan impact the lives of African-Americans? The debate continues
The Congressional Black Caucus and the White House delivered dueling messages about how President Obama’s…
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
Washington Report: Congresswoman Maxine Waters Wants Her Day in Court
The ethics committee asks for more time to build its case against her
Rep. Maxine Waters is calling on the ethics committee to schedule her trial before the…
By Joyce Jones
Washington Report: Funding for Black Farmers Stalled Again
Senate fails to finalize bill to pay for settlement
Despite broad support, legislation to finalize $4.6 billion in settlements with black farmers and American…
By Joyce Jones
Washington Report: Black Tea Partiers Fight Charges of Racism
Members denounce notion that there are racists among them
Black conservatives held a press conference on Wednesday to denounce the notion that there are…
By Joyce Jones
Washington Report: Maxine in Troubled Waters
BE 100s bank at center of lawmaker’s ethics allegations
An investigative subcommittee has found substantial reason to believe that Rep. Maxine Waters violated House…
By Joyce Jones
Washington Report: New Vote on Black Farmers Settlement
Senate Democratic leadership hopes bill will appeal to Republicans
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid plans to call for a unanimous consent vote on a…
By Joyce Jones
Obama Counters Critics of His Education Policies
Civil rights groups want programs that will have greater impact on minority students
President Barack Obama defended his administration’s education reform policies during a Thursday morning speech delivered…
By Joyce Jones
As Obama Talks Up Small Businesses, Vote on Lending Looms
White House hopes to boost confidence in the economy
With the Senate on the verge of taking a final vote on the Small Business…
