The "Justice in Policing Act," is a measure that is backed by Black leaders in the House and the Senate.
After 35 days, and 800,000 workers going without paychecks, President Trump decided to end the government shutdown for three weeks.
(Wired News) — The founder of an influential, left-leaning web-based organization that advocates on African-American issues is asking House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to oppose the candidacy of Bobby Rush (D-Illinois, pictured at left), who is African-American, to become the ranking member on the House Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, and the Internet. The reason? “Congressman Rush […]
(Washington Post) — After a meeting with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, representatives of theCongressional Black Caucusindicated that they are inclined to support her plan to maintain her position. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver (D-Mo.) said he is satisfied that Minority Whip James E. Clyburn (S.C.), who will take the title “assistant leader” when Democrats become the minority in the […]
They want to ensure new role for highest ranking black in Congress has some teeth.
(CNN) — The Congressional Black Caucus has decided to withhold its approval for the House Democratic leadership team, denying Speaker Nancy Pelosi full support of the 42-member organization as she campaigns to remain leader. After a nearly two hour long meeting on Monday night, chairwoman Barbara Lee of California said the group only will endorse […]
(Politico) — Rep. Jim Clyburn will serve in the newly established No. 3 spot in the minority leadership as assistant leader if Democratic lawmakers agree to outgoing Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s plan to create the office and elect the South Carolina Democrat to it.Pelosi, who is running for minority leader, announced late Friday that she would be […]
(Politico) — Just after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi addressed the legislative conference of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Wednesday, Rep. Barbara Lee offered an endorsement that would warm the heart of any congressional leader facing the prospect of landslide losses this fall. “Everyone here recognizes why we all say you are the greatest speaker ever,” Lee, […]
March 17 (Bloomberg) — Congressional Democrats, racing to finish work on an overhaul of the U.S. health system, are facing delays as they strive to meet deficit-cutting targets. The Democrats, who had expected a final cost estimate from the Congressional Budget Office as early as last week, must show that a bill amending legislation the […]
(NY Daily News) Rep. Dennis Kucinich, a fierce critic of the health care reform bill from the Democrats‘ left, relented Wednesday and said he would vote for it. The Ohio Democrat’s decision brings House Speaker Nancy Pelosi one member closer to the 216 votes she needs to pass reform. Read More…