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Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Chairman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) released the following statement on the passing of former CBC Member Augustus "Gus" Savage:

“Members of the CBC were saddened to hear of the passing of former Representative Augustus "Gus" Savage, who represented the Second Congressional District of Illinois from 1981 until 1993.  During his six terms in Congress, Rep. Savage was an advocate for some of the country’s most vulnerable citizens and was vocal on critical issues impacting African Americans and minorities throughout Chicago, a city which he loved.  The CBC offers our thoughts and prayers to his family during this very difficult time.”

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Since its establishment in 1971, Members of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) have joined together to empower America’s neglected citizens and address their legislative concerns.  For more than 40 years, the CBC has consistently been the voice for people of color and vulnerable communities in Congress and has been committed to utilizing the full Constitutional power and statutory authority of the United States government to ensure that all U.S. citizens have an opportunity to achieve the American Dream.  To learn more about the Congressional Black Caucus, visit http://cbc-butterfield.house.gov.

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