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May 23, 2012

New generation challenges some blacks in Congress

DALLAS (AP) - Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson has been an outspoken voice for two decades as the first black woman…
April 5, 2012

Black Caucus members write resolution calling for repeal of all 'Stand Your Ground' laws

theGRIO REPORT - Members of the Congressional Black Caucus are proposing a House resolution that calls for further investigation into…
March 27, 2012

Trayvon Martin's parents on Capitol Hill: 'Trayvon was your son'

theGRIO REPORT - The parents of Trayvon Martin came to Washington and thanked members of Congress for their support during…
March 6, 2012

Rep. Donald Payne dead: First black Congressman to represent New Jersey dies at 77

theGRIO REPORT - U.S. Congressman Donald M. Payne, described as a true and dedicated native son of Newark, New Jersey,…
February 16, 2012

Maxine Waters: 'Demons' remark not surprising for controversial figure

theGRIO REPORT - For most members of Congress, being caught on tape calling a group of their colleagues 'demons' would…
February 14, 2012

CBC Chair Emanuel Cleaver denies he called Obama budget 'nervous breakdown on paper'

theGRIO REPORT - Congressional Black Caucus Chair Emanuel Cleaver said Tuesday he was not referring to President Obama's budget proposal…
January 31, 2011

Blacks should shun Ohio gov who ‘doesn’t need them’

OPINION - Gov. John Kasich's heavy handed snub and apparent disdain for minority voters could trigger a backlash...
December 10, 2010

Congressional Black Caucus 'overwhelmingly opposed' to Obama's tax cut deal

WASHINGTON (AP) - Extending Bush-era tax cuts for the nation's highest earners is unfair, unneeded and unaffordable, they said...
September 13, 2010

Black Caucus should do spring cleaning before this fall

OPINION - It's well past time for the black political elite to be held accountable for their actions...
August 2, 2010

Black lawmakers irate over Emanuel’s $1.5 billion promise to Sen. Lincoln

Six members of the Congressional Black Caucus wrote to President Obama on Thursday calling on him to find a way…
July 27, 2010

Rangel, ethics panel lawyers talking deal on charges

WASHINGTON (AP) - Earlier negotiations broke down when Rangel would only admit to some allegations -- not enough to satisfy…
July 27, 2010

Black Caucus chair on Rangel: Don’t presume guilt

WASHINGTON (AP) - The strong statement makes it unlikely that the House Democratic leadership would act against Rangel and risk…