Congressional Black Caucus Increases Outreach

Caucus Wants to Formalize Ties to Business Community

By Kate Ackley
Roll Call Staff

May 9, 2007, 12 a.m.

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.

Schumer Advocates for Many on Panel

Nov. 16, 12 a.m.

As Senate Majority Leader, Lyndon Johnson once said of the Joint Economic Committee, “It’s as useless as tits on a bull.” But as that panel’s chairman during the 110th Congress, Sen. Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) seized the opportunity to elevate the traditionally low-profile post to the forefront of shaping policy. Read Full Article