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 Chair Marcia L. Fudge's Statement on the Department of Justices New Policies to Curtail Mandatory Minimum Sentencing
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CBC Chair Marcia L. Fudge (OH-11) released the following statement regarding the CBC's first Congressional delegation to China. Upon invitation by the Chinese People's Institute of Foreign Affairs and facilitated by th CBC Chair Marcia L. Fudge's Statement on the CBC's First Delegation to China
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Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Chair Marcia L. Fudge (OH-11) released the following statement regarding the CBC's first Congressional delegation to China. Upon invitation by the Chinese People's Institute of Foreign Affairs and facilitated by th Congressional Black Caucus wins cap on prison call rates
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A group of lawmakers in the Congressional Black Caucus has achieved victory with a move by the Federal Communications Commission to cap the cost of prison phone calls.The agency announced that it will limit the costs of intrastate calls to 21 cents per minute, a steep reduction from what the families of inmates currently pay.According to the FCC, the cost of some calls can run as high as… Rep. Marcia Fudge approves of federal action to cut prison inmates interstate phone call rates
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by Sabrina Eaton, Cleveland Plain DealerActing on complaints that prison inmates are forced to pay outrageous rates for phone calls to family members, the Federal Communications Commission on Friday acted to cap charges inmates must pay for interstate calls.Prisoners rights advocates, as well as Congressional Black Caucus Chair Marcia Fudge of Warrensville Heights, have argued charging… CBC Chair Marcia Fudges Statement on Detroit Filing Bankruptcy
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Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Chair Marcia L. Fudge (OH-11) released the following statement: "The CBC stands with the citizens, workers, and retirees of the City of Detroit as the city faces an unprecedented fiscal situation and a possible chapter 9 b CBC Chair Marcia Fudges Statement on the Death of Civil Rights Advocate Julius Chambers
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Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Chair Marcia Fudge released the following statement on the passing of civil rights attorney, Julius Chambers CBC Announces Tour
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Rep. Barbara Lee to Participate in Local ACA TownhallOn Saturday, August 3, Rep. Barbra Lee (CA-13) will participate as a special guest in the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Health Braintrust’s “Making Good Health MY Reality” tour at Beebe Memorial Cathedral.The day-long event will include sessions on navigating the Medicaid and Health Insurance exchanges,… CBC Requests Democratic Steering & Policy Committee to Host "A Conversation on Race and Justice in America"
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At the request of the Congressional Black Caucus, the House Democratic Steering and Policy Committee will host a hearing 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 30th entitled "A Conversation on Race and Justice in America." CBC Chair Chair Marcia L. Fudges Statement on the Congressional Hearing on Black Men and Boys
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Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Chair Marcia L. Fudge released the following statement on the "The Status of Black Males: Ensuring Our Boys Mature Into Strong Men," hearing hosted by the Congressional Caucus on Black Men and Boys. CBC to Host National Summit on Violence in Urban Communities
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On Friday, July 26, 2013, Members of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) will host a National Summit on Violence in Urban Communities at Chicago State University in Chicago, IL. Browse Documents by Date or Issue |