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by Jenée Desmond-Harris onApril 1, 2011
Emanuel Cleaver says the black community has yet to reap the benefits of private-sector job growth.
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by Erin E. Evans onJanuary 5, 2011
The Florida congressman is the first Republican to join the CBC since 1996.
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by Washington Post onNovember 20, 2010
The White House has an ally in the Congressional Black Caucus, leader says, but not a rubber stamp.
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by Lauren Williams onOctober 9, 2010
Rep. Charlie Rangel will have an ethics trial hanging over his head as he faces re-election.
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October 7, 2010
Nicole Venable is The Root's connection to the social and political scene inside the Beltway, offering commentary and exclusive photos from Washington's key events.
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September 18, 2010
Washington insider Nicole Venable gives us her personal look at some of the fun from the receptions at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's annual conference.
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September 12, 2010
The Root asked veteran Washington insider Nicole Venable to help us compile a list of the movers and shakers at this week's conference. This is the result.
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by Washington Post onSeptember 2, 2010
Despite clear rules that applicants cannot be related to or connected in any way to the CBC Foundation, the eight-term Dallas representative awarded $25,000 to members of her family and of a top aide's.
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by G. Derek Musgrove onAugust 10, 2010
An anonymous member of the Congressional Black Caucus charged that black lawmakers are being targeted in ethics investigations. Some say the whistle-blower is playing the race card. But that nameless CBC member is right.
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June 29, 2010
CBC chairwoman Rep. Barbara Lee walks a tightrope in her statement on the passing of the ultimate insider.
