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Congressman Al Green "Message to America"
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A Messege from Congresswomen Fudge
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Chairman Cleaver on the CBC's Commitment to Job Creation Across America
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Over five months and well over 100 days into the 112th Congress, the Republican leadership continues to prevent critical job legislation from being considered and passed. ...
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Oprah- What Life Was Like in Parchman Prison
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Ernest "Rip" Patton Jr., Carol Ruth Silver and Congressman John Lewis share with Oprah how they occupied their time in Parchman Prison in Mississippi.
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Oprah- Backstage with Congressman John Lewis
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Freedom Rider and U.S. Rep. John Lewis shares how we can put an end to violence in America and around the world. Plus, how young people can get involved.
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Congresswoman Brown Talks About the Budget, Medicare, Medicaid and High Speed Rail
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Congresswoman Brown Talks About the Budget, Medicare, Medicaid and High Speed Rail, May 2011
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Rep. Bobby Scott's Interview (FOX News, April 2011)
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Rep. Bobby Scott's Interview on FOX News about the Budget
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Congresswoman Donna Christensen- Video Log, Congressional Black Caucus
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Congresswoman Donna Christensen- Video Log, Congressional Black Caucus: Week of April 11th
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Chairman Cleaver on MSNBC's NewsNation with Tamron Hall
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Sen. Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, and Chairman Emanuel Cleaver, D-Mo., talk about the expected House vote on the budget deal as well as President Barack Obama's plan to cut the nat...
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Chairman Cleaver on MSNBC with Andrea Mitchell
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MSNBC- As the budget battle continues in Washington, minority groups are particularly threatened by several potential cuts. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-MO., discusses.
About Congressional Black Caucus
The Congressional Black Caucus was formed in 1969 when the 13 black members of the U.S. House of Representatives joined together to strengthen their efforts to address the legislative concerns of black and minority citizens. African-American representatives had increased in number from six in 1966 to nine, following the 1969 elections. Those members believed that a black caucus in Congress, speaking with a single voice, would provide political influence and visibility far beyond their numbers.
The Congressional Black Caucus was formed in 1969 when the 13 black members of the U.S. House of Representatives joined together to strengthen their efforts to address the legislative concerns of black and minority citizens. African-American repre...
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