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Congressional Black Caucus Lists Its Priorities
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Fri, 07/03/2009 - 00:00
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A bi-annual report released by the Congressional Black Caucus, Opportunities for All: Pathways Out of Poverty, calls for "equal empowerment" in education, transportation, housing, jobs and more. The caucus also sees a need for more help for people recovering from Hurricane Katrina.
In an election-eve conference call with black leaders, President Obama had promised to never forget the disparities faced by black Americans, but the White House has yet to outline a specific agenda for addressing racial disparities. (New America Media)
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