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Ready to Work? Obama Signs New Job Training Bill

The legislation could boost Black job seekers.
07/23/2014

Congressional Black Caucus Unveils 2013 Policy Agenda

CBC priorities include voting rights, jobs, immigration.
02/08/2013

First Lady Michelle Obama Chats With College Students

The first lady discusses what's at stake for in 2012.
05/25/2012
Targeted Jobs Programs - Melanie Campbell, president, National Coalition on Black Civic Participation says, "The African-American unemployment rate continues to slump at a dismal 15.5 percent, while the national employment rate has been falling as of late. If we’re carrying the brunt of the burden, why aren’t there solutions that focus on our plight directly? Full implementation of President Obama’s Jobs Bill would at least be a good start."\r(Photo: REUTERS/Joe Skipper)

2012 Political Wish List

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Nov. 6:  Election Day - All political roads lead to Nov. 6.  Much of the political posturing, debating, campaigning and mudslinging will come to a head as voters from all across the country perform their civic duty at the ballot box. But while the presidential election may be the main event, don’t forget about other elections in the House, 33 seats in the Senate, 11 gubernatorial races and many state legislature contests that are also taking place on this day. The Black vote will be key — Black voters are credited with helping secure several Democratic victories in 2008, including the election of America’s first Black president. (Photos: Getty Images; Chris McGrath/Getty Images)

2012 Political Save the Dates

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Commentary: Obama’s Effort to Shore Up Black Political Support

President Obama discusses jobs with CBC chairman.
12/19/2011
Congressional Approval Rating - Congress’ job approval rating is 15 percent, up from a record low of 13 percent in August, according to a Gallup poll released Sept. 12. In addition, 81 percent of respondents say they disapprove of the way the nation is being governed.(Photo: AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Will Bi-Partisanship Be the New Black?

Democrats and Republicans cooperate for once.
11/16/2011
Senate Approves Jobs Bill for Veterans  - On Nov. 10, Senate Republican relented in their opposition to all things Obama and joined Democrats in passing one component of the president’s $447 billion jobs bill, giving a tax break to businesses that hire veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars.(Photo: REUTERS/Larry Downing)

Senate Approves Jobs Bill for Veterans

Obama and Senate Republicans finally agree on something.
11/10/2011
Nation's Direction - According to an NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll released Nov. 8, 73 percent of Americans say the nation is moving in the wrong direction, while 19 percent say it’s on the right track.(Photo: Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

The Week in Polls: Nov. 10

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White House Promotes Its Successes at Black Policy Forum

White House and Black leaders discuss policy initiatives.
11/09/2011

White House to Host Conference on Policies to Aid Black Communities

Leaders will discuss ways to target Black unemployment.
11/09/2011