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CBC Chair Marcia Fudge's Statement on President Obama's State of the Union Address

Washington, DC, February 12, 2013
Congressional Black Caucus Chair Marcia L. Fudge released the following statement in response to President Barack Obama's State of the Union address

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                        February 12, 2013

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 CBC Chair Marcia Fudge’s Statement on President Obama’s State of the Union Address

 Congressional Black Caucus Chair Marcia L. Fudge released the following statement in response to President Barack Obama’s State of the Union address:

“Tonight, the President outlined issues on his agenda that are important to all Americans. Finding ways to get our fiscal house in order without making devastating cuts to critical programs, restoring the opportunity for everyone to achieve their version of the American Dream, addressing the pervading culture of violence in America, and protecting our fundamental right to vote, are issues that require this Congress’s immediate attention and action.

“The Congressional Black Caucus recognizes the urgency of these issues and has stated voting rights, issues of poverty and our economy, and comprehensive immigration reform among its top priorities for the first session of the 113th Congress.

“The CBC remains committed to working with the President and our colleagues in Congress on the best ways to move forward in addressing our country’s most pressing needs and challenges, while ensuring our nation’s most vulnerable citizens are protected and heard in these debates.”

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