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Congressional Black Caucus Mourns the Passing of Congressman Alcee Hastings

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PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release   April 6, 2021   Media Contact Airen Washington, Communications Director Airen.washington@mail.house.gov (c) 202.841.2777     Congressional Black Caucus Mourns the Passing of Congressman Alcee Hastings   WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Congressional Black Caucus is heartbroken and mourns the loss of our colleague and…

Congressional Black Caucus Issues Statement on Death of U.S. Capitol Police Officer William F. Evans

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  PRESS RELEASE  For Immediate Release  April 3, 2021     Media Contact  Airen Washington, Communications Director  Airen.washington@mail.house.gov  WASHINGTON, DC – Congressional Black Caucus Chairwoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) issued the following statement on the tragic death of U.S. Capitol Police Officer William F. “Billy” Evans…

Biden’s Deputy Budget Chief Confirmed as Spending Plan Is Readied

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Politics Biden’s Deputy Budget Chief Confirmed as Spending Plan Is Readied By  Erik Wasson March 23, 2021, 3:02 PM EDT   Young to lead 2022 budget rollout after Tanden’s withdrawal   Lawmakers lobby Biden to promote Young to top OMB job Shalanda Young  Photographer: Stefani…

Senate confirms Marcia Fudge as HUD secretary

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Senate confirms Marcia Fudge as HUD secretary March 12, 2021 - by Stacy M. Brown       US House office of photographyFudge, the former chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, received a 66-34 vote in the Senate making her the first woman to serve as HUD secretary since 1979 The U.S. Senate voted on Wednesday to confirm Rep. Marcia Fudge…

A Look At Lesser-Known Parts Of The COVID Relief Bill, From Farming To Health Care

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A Look At Lesser-Known Parts Of The COVID Relief Bill, From Farming To Health Care47:01 Play March 12, 2021 Stefano Kotsonis Meghna Chakrabarti President Joe Biden speaks about the COVID-19 pandemic during a prime-time address from the East Room of the White House, Thursday, March 11. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik) The Biden administration's $1.9 trillion…

Senate Confirmation Process Begins for Marcia Fudge and Cecilia Rouse

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HOME · NEWS Senate Confirmation Process Begins for Marcia Fudge and Cecilia Rouse BLACK WOMEN AMONG THOSE NOMINATED FOR CABINET POSITIONS BY PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN BY DONNA OWENS · JANUARY 28, 2021 Two African American women tapped for cabinet roles in the administration of President Joe Biden and Vice President…

CBC Applauds Historic Confirmation of CBC Member

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  PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release   March 10, 2021   Media Contact Airen Washington, Communications Director Airen.washington@mail.house.gov   CBC Applauds Historic Confirmation of CBC Member Marcia Fudge to Lead HUD   WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Chairwoman Joyce Beatty and the Members of the Congressional Black Caucus today…

House Passes the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act

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HOME · NEWS House Passes the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act THE POLICE REFORM BILL NOW MOVES TO SENATE. COURTESY OF REP. SHEILA JACKSON LEE BY DONNA OWENS · MARCH 4, 2021 With family members of the late George Floyd present for the vote, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a sweeping police reform…

Black Congressional Leaders Back Shalanda Young As OMB Director After Neera Tanden’s Nomination Withdrawal

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NEWS Home › News Black Congressional Leaders Back Shalanda Young As OMB Director After Neera Tanden’s Nomination Withdrawal Young was nominated as deputy director of the Office of Management and Budget, but bipartisan supporters want her to lead the office after Nadeen Tanden withdrew her name from consideration earlier this week. Written By Charise…

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