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[Photo: CBC Logo] Congressional Black Caucus of the 110th Congress
CBC Movement: Two Weeks in Review
 
June 13, 2007
  
 

Welcome

Chairwoman Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick (MI)I bring you greetings on behalf of the Congressional Black Caucus of the 110th Congress. I hope that you find the information contained within the CBC Movement helpful to you and your organization.

The Congressional Black Caucus has an aggressive and diverse agenda, a copy of it can be read here. We welcome your comments through email or blog comments which can be found at http://www.thecongressionalblackcaucus.com.

 

  

MESSAGE TO AMERICA

In conjunction with the American Urban Radio Networks, the CBC hosts a weekly Message to America on issues of the day. Below you will find the text of this week’s message.

Rep. Hank Johnson

Hon. Sheila Jackson Lee (TX)
Immigration Reform

 
 

CBC Taskforce Updates

The Congressional Black Caucus houses over twenty CBC Taskforces to address the various needs of Americans. Here is a highlight of recent work:

IMMIGRATION
Co-Chairs – Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (TX) &
Rep. Keith Ellison (MN)

CBC Fights for Comprehensive Immigration Reform, Including Jobs & Job Training for U.S. Citizens. [read more]

AGRICULTURE
Co-Chairs – Rep. Bennie Thompson (MS) &
Rep. G.K. Butterfield (NC)

CBC Members Way In on Farm Bill Re-Authorization; Address Needs of Rural Economies and Urban Access to Fresh Produce. [read more]

EDUCATION
Co-Chairs – Rep. Danny Davis(IL) &
Rep. Robert Scott (VA)

CBC Makes Recommendations to Improve No Child Left Behind. [read more]

JUDICIAL APPOINTMENTS
Chair – Del. Elanor Holmes Norton (DC)

CBC Opposes Southwick Appointment to Fifth Circuit Court. [read more]

  
 

Chairman's Mark

The CBC continues to strengthen its the legacy as the Conscience of Congress. CBC Members serve in a variety of Leadership positions in the United States Congress, including the Whip of the Democratic Party (Rep. Clyburn-SC), 4 full Committee Chairs (Rep. Conyers-MI, Rep. Rangel-NY, Rep. Bennie Thompson-MS, and Rep. Tubbs Jones-OH) and 17 Sub-Committee Chairs. Here is a highlight of their leadership efforts:
 

  
 
Hon. John Conyers Hon. John Conyers (MI) Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary
 
Hon. Charles Rangel Hon. Charles Rangel (NY)
Chairman of the Committee on Ways and Means
 
 
 

Member Movement

June 5, 2007 – Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (DC)
Norton Turns Her Plate Down in Food Stamp Challenge

May 25, 2007 – Rep. Donald M. Payne (NJ)
Payne Calls for a More Effective Food Aid Program

May 18, 2007 – Rep. Wm. Lacy Clay, Jr. (MO)
Congressman Lacy Clay Presents the 2nd Annual First District Career Fair Set for Monday, June 4th, at Harris-Stowe State University, St. Louis

May 17, 2007 – Rep. James E. Clyburn (SC)
House Approves Balanced Budget with Middle Class Tax Cuts

May 17, 2007 – Rep. Stephanie Tubbs Jones (OH)
Statement from the Office of Congresswoman Stephanie Tubbs Jones

May 17, 2007 – Rep. Barbara Lee (CA)
Israel-Lee Amendment to Facilitate Expanded Humanitarian Missions in Darfur

May 16, 2007 – Rep. John Lewis (GA)
Rep. John Lewis on Death of Yolanda King

May 16, 2007 – Rep. Albert Wynn (MD)
Taking Action to Ensure Fair Treatment of Federal Employees

May 15, 2007 – Rep. David Scott (GA)
House Passes Scott Measure to Provide Loan Repayment Assistance for Prosecutors and Public Defenders

May 14, 2007 – Rep. Keith Ellison (MN)
Support permanent status for Liberians

May 11, 2007 – Rep. Bobby Rush (IL)
New Mothers need more than flowers and cards

  

UPCOMING EVENTS

June 18, 2007
CBC Foundation Juneteenth Celebration “Recognizing a New Generation of Emerging Leaders”
Washington, DC

June 24 -25, 2007
CBC Foundation Mervyn L. Jones Memorial Golf and Tennis Tournament, Lansdowne Resort, Lansdowne, Virginia.

July 15 - 21, 2007
CBC Institute Political Training “Boot Camp” Washington, DC

July 18, 2007
CBC Institute Political Training “Hill Day” Washington, DC

August 9 - 12, 2007
CBC Institute Annual Policy & Issues Conference
Tunica, Mississippi

September 26 - 29, 2007
ALC Weekend
Washington, DC

  
 

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