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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SPECIAL FEATURE: The Congressional Black Caucusby The Hill Newspaper StaffRep. Marcia Fudge: From Cleveland to Capitol Hill and CBC leadershipby Joseph Picard Marcia L. Fudge, who’s represented Ohio’s 11th Congressional District since 2008, is a Democrat and chairwoman of the Congressional Black Caucus for the 113th Congress.Who's who in the CBCby The Hill… Obama nominates Barbara Lee as a U.S. representative to U.N. General Assembly
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by Josh Richman, San Jose Mercury NewsPresident Barack Obama on Tuesday nominated Rep. Barbara Lee to be a U.S. representative to the 68th Session of the United Nations General Assembly -- even as Lee helps rally opposition to Obama's proposed military strike on Syria.If her nomination is confirmed by the U.S. Senate, Lee, D-Oakland, will continue to represent her House… CBC Chair Marcia L. Fudges Statement on CBC Briefing on Syria
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Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Chair Marcia L. Fudge (OH-11) released the following statement today following the CBC’s classified briefing with National Security Advisor Susan Rice on Syria at the White House. President Barack Obama, who was not originally scheduled to attend the meeting, provided remarks and answered questions from Members of the CBC:“Since 2011, more than… Rep. Marcia Fudge addresses civil rights rally in Washington
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by Sabrina Eaton, Cleveland Plain DealerThousands of civil rights advocates rallied Wednesday at the Lincoln Memorial to mark the 50th anniversary of the 1963 civil rights march led by Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.This year's headline speakers included President Barack Obama as well as Warrensville Heights Democratic Rep. Marcia Fudge, who leads the Congressional Black Caucus."Dr.… John Lewis: We have come too far to stop
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by Morgan Whitaker, @morganwinn, MSNBC At the age of 23, Rep. John Lewis was the youngest speaker at the original March on Washington in 1963. On Friday, he joined Rev. Al Sharpton on the National Mall in Washington, DC., to reflect on his experiences 50 years ago and talk about the civil rights battles that continue today. “Forces all across our country want to take us back to… Black Caucus Chair to Speak at March on Washington
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Black Caucus Chair to Speak at March on WashingtonPolitic 365August 24, 2013 Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Chair Marcia L. Fudge (OH-11) will commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington as a speaker on Saturday, August 24 and on Wednesday, August 28.Chair Fudge and Congressman John Lewis (GA-05) will speak at the “National Action to Realize the… America Needs Jobs, Good Paying Jobs (and Without Them the Need for SNAP Is Not Going Away)
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by Chairwoman Marcia L. Fuge, Huffington PostUnemployment rates are down from the peak of the recession, but the national unemployment rate, stuck stubbornly high at 7.4 percent, only tells part of the story. It neglects to tell you about the millions of long-term unemployed workers who have been unemployed for six months or more. It fails to capture those who have discontinued fruitless… Rep. Marcia Fudge to speak at March on Washington anniversary events
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Warrensville Heights Democratic Rep. Marcia Fudge missed hearing the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. deliver his historic "I Have a Dream" speech at 1963's March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom because she was just ten years old.When a new crop of marchers celebrates the event's fiftieth anniversary this week, Fudge will deliver her own speeches from the… Education Department Makes Changes to PLUS Loans
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(AP) -- The Obama administration, under pressure from black college presidents and lawmakers, has made changes to the PLUS loan program that may help thousands of families qualify for the college financial aid. The Education Department says families that have recent but small-scale debt may now become eligible for PLUS loans through appeals. The change in the program was announced in a… U.S. Rep. Fudge to lead Labor Day parade
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by News-HeraldU.S. Rep. Marcia L. Fudge will serve as the grand marshal for the 11th Congressional District Community Caucus Labor Day parade.The event will begin at 11 a.m. Sept. 2 at the intersection of East 146th Street and Kinsman Avenue in Cleveland.It will end at Luke Easter Park where parade participants will be able to gather at the pavilion area for a meet-and-greet event.Along… Browse Documents by Date or Issue |