FACT SHEET: A Simpler, Fairer Tax Code That Responsibly Invests in Middle Class Families
Middle class families today bear too much of the tax burden because of unfair loopholes that are only available to...
Day: January 20, 2015
First Lady’s Guests at the State of the Union Address Tonight
WASHINGTON, DC – The following individuals will be seated in the box with First Lady Michelle Obama, Dr. Jill Biden...
Chairman Butterfield and CBC Honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Legacy
Butterfield's Remarks During CBC Visit to Ferguson in Honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday,...
ICYMI: Wall Street Journal & Washington Post Endorse Kirk-Menendez Iran Sanctions Legislation
WASHINGTON – The Wall Street Journal and Washington Post editorial boards this week endorsed legislation written by U.S. Senators Mark Kirk...
Governor Rauner Signs Executive Order for Minority and Veteran Empowerment
CHICAGO, IL – Governor Bruce Rauner signed Executive Order 15-12 designed to help bring more economic opportunities to minorities and...
Disenfranchisement News: Gov. McAuliffe Restores Voting Rights of More Than 5,100 People
(From The Sentencing Project) Virginia Governor restores voting rights of more than 5,100 people In the past year, Virginia Governor...
Attorney General Holder to Receive NAACP Chairman’s Award at the 46th NAACP Image Awards
Two-Hour Special Airs Live on Friday, February 6 on TV One at 9:00 p.m. ET (PT tape-delayed) One-Hour Pre-Show Airs...
Book Encourages Black Biz to Pursue Government Contracts
Small Business Coach, Cal Stevens, Pens Book on Obtaining Government Contracts Atlanta, GA -- al Stevens, a small business consultant...
Representative Duckworth, US Army Iraq Veteran Honored With The Abraham Lincoln Veteran Champion Award
CHICAGO, IL -- In a career spanning over 23 years as an officer, leader of veterans’ services, and as a...
Fioretti to Unveil Parking Ticket Amnesty Ordinance at Wednesday Council Meeting
CHICAGO, IL – During Wednesday’s Chicago City Council meeting, Ald. Bob Fioretti will submit a parking ticket amnesty ordinance (see...
