Congressional Black Caucus Increases Outreach

Caucus Wants to Formalize Ties to Business Community

• By Kate Ackley
• Roll Call Staff
• May 9, 2007, Midnight

When members of the Congressional Black Caucus listened to a presentation by Texas Instruments lobbyist Paula Collins over dinner late last month, it was more than just a routine meeting. It marked the first of what promises to be a series of outreach sessions the CBC is planning with business representatives and civil rights advocates.