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Funeral Service Announced for John Conyers
The funeral service for former Rep. John Conyers Jr. will be held this weekend in his native Detroit.
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EDITORIAL: Elijah Cummings and John Conyers Jr. — Two Men Who Made a Difference
The recent deaths of Rep. Elijah Cummings and former Rep. John Conyers Jr. have shaken members of the Congressional Black…
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&pizza Comes to Capitol Hill
&pizza, a D.C.-based pizza chain, recently set up its 33rd store in the Rayburn House Office Building on Capitol Hill…
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Sen. Elizabeth Warren Appoints Black Woman as Chief of Staff
Sen. Elizabeth Warren named Anne Reid as her new chief of staff Thursday, making her one of few persons of…
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Joint Center Urges New Congress to Prioritize Diversity
The Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies, a northwest D.C.-based think tank, has called for all new and returning…
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Power of the Gavel: Five Black Caucus Members Set to Chair Committees in Congress
Along with what could be nine new members of the Congressional Black Caucus, the CBC will also likely feature five…
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MORIAL: Congress Must Act Against Foreign Sabotage
We know that Russia continues its efforts at sabotaging our democracy, and little or nothing is being done to stop…
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U.S. House Passes Bill Supporting Triple-Digit Predatory Lending
The U.S. House of Representatives broke the hearts of a broad and diverse coalition of advocates after members of Congress…
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Deal Reached to End Government Shutdown; Final Vote to Come
It looks like it's back to work for government employees.
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WILLIAMS: An Open Letter to Congress on the American Health Care Act
Obamacare is now under threat of repeal by your august body, which will result in loss of coverage and protection…
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