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Black lawmakers map out plans to boost Democrats this fall

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BY DANIEL SALAZAR McClatchy Washington BureauSeptember 20, 2014With control of the Senate up for grabs this fall, the Congressional Black Caucus is hitting the road to bolster Democrats facing tough races in the Deep South. Several CBC members outlined their get-out-the-vote efforts at a news conference Friday at Democratic National Committee headquarters.The caucus, with backing and…

Hispanic, black groups concerned about low voter turnout ahead of midterm elections

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By Sebastian Payne September 16The Hispanic and black caucuses in Congress are concerned about a growing lack of interest in the midterm elections within their communities, a problem they say could complicate Democrats’ hopes of maintaining control of the Senate.The White House has not offered either caucus direct assistance in getting black and Hispanic voters to the polls in…

Reps. Conyers, Fudge, Clay Laud DOJ Investigation Into the Ferguson Police Dept.

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Today, Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee John Conyers Jr. (MI-13), Congresswoman Marcia L. Fudge (OH-11) and Congressman Wm. Lacy Clay (MO-01) released the following joint statement after the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced commencement of a separate, new civil rights "pattern and practice" investigation into the Ferguson, Missouri Police Department for possible discriminatory misconduct:

CBC Members Speak on the Situation in Ferguson, Missouri

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CBC Chair Marcia L. Fudge (OH-11): “What we saw happen in Ferguson last night does not reflect the ideals of this nation. Peaceful protests are the way citizens of this nation have exercised their first amendment rights to freedom of expression, assembly and the right to petition. This is what many of the people in Ferguson, Missouri have chosen to do. But, instead of being…

CBC Chair Marcia. L Fudge and Ranking Member John Conyers Statement on Ferguson, Missouri

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Today, Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Chair Marcia L. Fudge (OH-11) and Judiciary Committee Ranking Member John Conyers (MI-13) released the following statement to the St. Louis County Police Department’s response to peaceful protests in Ferguson, Missouri:CBC Chair Marcia L. Fudge (OH-11): “What we saw happen in Ferguson last night does not reflect the ideals of this…