NNPA NEWSWIRE — In order to remain in power, our leaders have no problem erecting barriers that make it difficult to make changes. However, nearly 65%...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “For the first time in history, there are more than 20 Black women serving in the United State Congress—and we all stand on...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “In celebrating the Congressional Black Caucus, I'm not touting their perfection, because the collective caucus is flawed as any other organization. My biggest...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “I’m [was] born and raised in this segregated city without any Home Rule rights and no equal rights when the city was segregated,”...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Both sides, Democrats and Republicans, are at fault here. Republicans had control of both congressional chambers and the White House for two years....
BLACK VOICE NEWS — In a statement released last week the NAACP called on the White House and Congress to work swiftly to bring an end...
DEFENDER NEWS NETWORK — In an op-ed for The Washington Post published on Friday, Scott wrote that the GOP often struggles with “civility and fairness,”.
DALLAS POST TRIBUNE — The newly-elected House of Representatives has 102 women among its 435 members.
Atlanta Voice — Steve King serves in the United States House of Representatives, representing Iowa’s 4th Congressional District.
GREENE COUNTY DEMOCRAT —
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “American voters sent a powerful message last November when they gave Democrats control of the House. I am committed to doing everything in...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Responsible legislators want to end this irresponsible government shutdown, and I expect a number of Republican members to join the Democrats in voting...
President Obama returns to sweet home Chicago Tuesday night to say farewell to the nation. It will be an evening of joy, tears and pride...
By Repairers of the Breach and Faith in Public Life The following is a joint statement of interfaith clergy and moral leaders that urges Congress not...
DAVID ESPO, Associated Press ANDREW TAYLOR, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Retreating under pressure, House Republicans scrapped plans for a vote Thursday on allowing the display...
DAVID ESPO, Associated Press ANDREW TAYLOR, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Retreating under pressure, House Republicans scrapped plans for a vote Thursday on allowing the display...
DAVID ESPO, AP Special Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) — Normally quarrelsome House Republicans came together Wednesday night and passed a boldly conservative budget that relies on nearly...
DAVID ESPO, AP Special Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) — Normally quarrelsome House Republicans came together Wednesday night and passed a boldly conservative budget that relies on nearly...
(Politico) – The House easily passed legislation Thursday afternoon changing the Affordable Care Act’s definition of a full-time workweek to 40 hours, the first step...