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HIV Infections Are Down, But The Racial Disparities Still Exist

The CDC found that only 11 percent of African Americans living with HIV have access to proper medication.
05/24/2023

NAACP Issues Warning That Debt Ceiling Impasse Could Negatively Impact Black People

President Derrick Johnson said that recent “proposals are designed to play on racist stereotypes masquerading as sound policy.”
05/18/2023

The GOP’s Debt Ceiling Bill Could Be A Ticking Time Bomb For Black Households

It’s a ‘reckless attempt to extract extreme concessions,’ the White House says.
05/05/2023

3 Ways The Debt Ceiling Crisis Impacts Black Households As Lawmakers Negotiate Resolution

A government default endangers federal payments ‘families rely on to make ends meet,’ says a White House blog.
02/08/2023

The Government Shutdown Is Over

Obama and lawmakers react to the end of the shutdown.
10/17/2013

Government Shutdown: What's Going On?

Struggle to reopen government, raise debt limit continues.
10/16/2013

Obama Urges GOP to End Ideological Crusade, Reopen Government

Obama blames House Republicans for the government shutdown.
10/01/2013