Since its establishment in 1971, the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) has been committed to using the full Constitutional power, statutory authority, and financial resources of the federal government to ensure that African Americans and other marginalized communities in the United States have the opportunity to achieve the American Dream.
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Congressional Black Caucus Denounces Ferguson Grand Jury
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Congressional Black Caucus Denounces Ferguson Grand JuryPoliticoBy Kendall BreitmanPosted November 24, 2014Members of the Congressional Black Caucus on Monday called the grand jury decision not to indict Ferguson Police Officer Darren Wilson a “slap in the face” for those seeking justice for the death of Michael Brown.“The Ferguson grand jury’s decision not to… CBC Chair Marcia L. Fudge's Statement on the Passing of D.C. Councilman and Former Mayor Marion Barry
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WASHINGTON, DC -- Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Chair Marcia L. Fudge released the following statement on the passing of Washington, D.C. Councilman and Former Mayor Marion Barry: CBC Chair Marcia L. Fudges Statement on President Barack Obamas Executive Action on Immigration
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WASHINGTON, DC -- Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Chair Marcia L. Fudge released the following statement on President Barack Obama's executive action on immigration: Rep. G. K. Butterfield Elected Next Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus
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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Representative G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) was elected chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) for the 114th Congress. His appointment comes after 10 years of membership in the Caucus. Black Caucus Sees Race as Factor in Filibusters, Eyes Rules Change
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Black Caucus Sees Race as Factor in Filibusters, Eyes Rules ChangeBy Emma DumainRoll Call StaffNov. 19, 2013The Congressional Black Caucus is fed up with Republican filibusters of President Barack Obama’s nominees, which several black lawmakers said they believe are motivated in part by race.Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid indicated Tuesday that it’s time to take action… Black caucus pledges support for seniority
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Black caucus pledges support for seniorityPoliticoBy Lauren French and John BresnahanPosted November November 13, 2014 9:15 PMAfrican-American lawmakers are concerned that the Democrats’ tradition of selecting the most senior member to run for party leadership spots is breaking down.The Congressional Black Caucus hosted a dinner in the Capitol late Wednesday featuring two of the… Dont Blame Us! CBC Chair Marcia L. Fudge Releases Opinion on 2014 Midterm Election Results
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WASHINGTON, DC -- Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Chair Marcia L. Fudge released the following opinion on the 2014 midterm election results: CBC Chair Marcia L. Fudges Statement on the Nomination of Loretta Lynch to be the Next United States Attorney General
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WASHINGTON, DC -- Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Chair Marcia L. Fudge released the following statement on Loretta Lynch's nomination to be the next United States Attorney General Feds Loosen Financial Requirements for PLUS Loan Applications
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Feds Loosen Financial Requirements for PLUS Loan Applications By: Breanna Edwards Posted: Oct. 25 2014 3:00 AM Big changes are on the way for the Federal Direct PLUS Loan Program (Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students): The U.S. Department of Education is loosening rules for eligibility in a move targeted at making it easier for parents and students to pay for a… CBC and HBCU Leaders Hail New PLUS Loan Rules, Hundreds of Thousands of Students To Benefit
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WASHINGTON, DC - The Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), together with the National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education (NAFEO), the United Negro College (UNCF), and the President's Advisory Board on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) hail today's release by the U.S. Department of Education of new eligibility rules for the federal Parent PLUS Loan program –which provides college loans to parents for their children –and urge their swift implementation. Browse Documents by Date or Issue |