BET Wire: Two Steps Forward for Voting Rights

Congress crafts remedy for Voting Rights Act.

In Case You Missed It - Republicans leave President Obama scratching his head; Ben Carson kind of blames the spread of measles on immigrants; one lawmaker thinks it's OK if your food service worker doesn't wash his hands after a bathroom break — and more. — Joyce Jones (@BETpolitichick)
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Jeremiah Wright, , Joe RickettsBreaking Barriers - Obama has nominated Staci Yandle to serve as a judge on the district court for the Southern District, which covers Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin. If confirmed, Yandle would be the first African-American to serve on that court and the first openly gay judge in the circuit. (Photo: Charles Dharapak/AP Photo)

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In Case You Missed It - House Republicans are still targeting Obamacare; Rev. Jeremiah Wright blasts President Obama; voting rights activists celebrate court victory – and more. –  Joyce Jones (@BETpolitichick)

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