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[D.C. Statehood News]
Congresswoman Norton: “Beyond the veterans and residents living in the District who have fought for D.C. statehood for some time, our thriving business community understands well the benefits of statehood.”
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[Census 2020]
Congressional Chairwoman Karen Bass: “During the last census count in 2010, African Americans were undercounted by over 800,000. That is totally unacceptable, and we must close the gap and ensure higher Black participation in the 2020 census so that our communities do not miss out on the federal resources we need the most. The Trump Administration has made a number of policy statements and changes that many of us in the Black Caucus find troubling.”
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[NAACP News]
NAACP National Youth Works Committee Chairwoman Kyra Mitchell: “I thoroughly enjoyed hearing everything the panelists had to say, especially what Waikinya Clanton said about our work not being centered in our buildings, but in our communities. We must do relational organizing and meet people where they are.”
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[Congressional Black Caucus News]
California Congresswoman Lee: “This year’s Annual Legislative Conference takes on special meaning as we mark the 400th anniversary of enslaved Africans arriving on our shores. I’m excited to gather with my colleagues from around the country to address the most pressing issues in the African American community – ranging from the legacy of the failed War on Drugs to health disparities facing our friends and families.”
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[Election News]
Senator Kamala Harris: “We must take seriously the threat of further foreign interference—by Russia or by any entity that seeks to undermine our democracy—and we must take steps to address it.”
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[400th Anniversary of African Slaves]
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi: “We thank the Congressional Black Caucus, the conscience of the Congress, for bringing together leaders of the Congress and the country for this solemn observance of 400 years since the first recorded arrival of enslaved Africans to America.”
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[Immigration News]
Douglas Rivlin, Director of Communication for America’s Voice: “Stephen Miller, William Barr, Kevin MacAleenan, Ken Cuccinelli and the other foot soldiers carrying out Donald Trump’s unprecedented attack on immigrants and citizenship had a busy month rewriting American immigration policies and procedures – all without any involvement of or deference to Congress.”
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[Homelessness\Housing News]
Baltimore City Mayor Bernard C. “Jack” Young: “This grant will allow the City of Baltimore to develop a data driven plan focused on the needs of unaccompanied youth and to initiate programs to better serve those in need of housing and supportive services.”
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[Labor Day]
Rep. Barbara Lee: “On Labor Day, we celebrate the organizers and workers who have fought for a living wage, workers’ rights and protections, and a fair playing field for working families. I stand with our union brothers and sisters as we continue that fight for prosperity and economic justice for all.”
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