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With the 114th Congress already heading into its seventh week of action, the Congressional Black Caucus announced its new staff, filling out its four-person shop with three new hires and one holdover from the 113th. Abdul Henderson will serve as the CBC’s new executive director, taking over for LaDavia Drane, who is now director of the Office of Federal and Regional… Read more »

CBC, House members shocked by Garner Grand Jury VerdictWashington ExaminerBy Susan Ferrechio December 3, 2014 Congressional Black Caucus members and lawmakers representing New York City said they want an investigation following a grand jury decision not to indict an NYPD officer who was recorded on video putting a suspect in a chokehold, killing him.“How could you sit there as a… Read more »

Congressional Black Caucus Denounces Ferguson Grand JuryPoliticoBy Kendall BreitmanPosted November 24, 2014Members of the Congressional Black Caucus on Monday called the grand jury decision not to indict Ferguson Police Officer Darren Wilson a “slap in the face” for those seeking justice for the death of Michael Brown.“The Ferguson grand jury’s decision not to… Read more »

Black Caucus Sees Race as Factor in Filibusters, Eyes Rules ChangeBy Emma DumainRoll Call StaffNov. 19, 2013The Congressional Black Caucus is fed up with Republican filibusters of President Barack Obama’s nominees, which several black lawmakers said they believe are motivated in part by race.Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid indicated Tuesday that it’s time to take action… Read more »

Black caucus pledges support for seniorityPoliticoBy Lauren French and John BresnahanPosted November November 13, 2014 9:15 PMAfrican-American lawmakers are concerned that the Democrats’ tradition of selecting the most senior member to run for party leadership spots is breaking down.The Congressional Black Caucus hosted a dinner in the Capitol late Wednesday featuring two of the… Read more »

Feds Loosen Financial Requirements for PLUS Loan Applications By: Breanna Edwards Posted: Oct. 25 2014 3:00 AM Big changes are on the way for the Federal Direct PLUS Loan Program (Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students): The U.S. Department of Education is loosening rules for eligibility in a move targeted at making it easier for parents and students to pay for a… Read more »

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… Read more »

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… Read more »

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… Read more »

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… Read more »