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Charles Rangel wins democratic primaary will seek 22nd term in Congress http://aareports.com/2012/06/charles-rangel-wins-democratic-primaary.html
A record 84 percent of Americans say they disapprove of the way the Congress is doing its job compared with just 13 percent who approve of how things are going, according to a Washington Post/ABC News public opinion poll published on Monday.
That got me to wondering. Who do you feel is to blame for this? Take the poll and give your opinion: http://aareports.com/2012/01/who-do-you-blame-for-mess-in-us.html
Listen to Illinois Congressman Joe Walsh explains why he will not attend President Obama’s adress to Congress: http://aareports.com/2011/09/gop-congressman-explains-why-he-wont.html
Congressman Alcee Hastings accused of sexual harassment
Congressional Black Caucus member Alcee Hastings (D-Fla.) is under fire after one of his former employees accused him of sexual harassment.
Read more:
http://aareports.com/2011/03/congressman-alcee-hastings-facing.html
Jesse Jackson Jr, “ We have all erred”
U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr., who has largely avoided the public eye of late, said in a rare interview Saturday that he is a public servant, not a perfect one, and didn’t rule out a future run at higher office.
Read more: http://aareports.com/2010/12/jesse-jackson-jr-we-have-all-erred.html
Video: Charlie Rangel’s first interview since being censured
In his first interview since being censured, Rep. Charlie Rangel talks about the circumstances around that vote on CNN”s State of the Union. Watch the interview here: http://aareports.com/2010/12/video-charlie-rangels-first-interview.html
Deal reached: James Clyburn gives up bid for democratic party whip
House Democrats averted a messy leadership struggle, clearing the way for Maryland Rep. Steny Hoyer to become second in command of their new minority without a challenge from South Carolina Rep. James Clyburn.
Read more: http://aareports.com/2010/11/deal-reached-james-clyburn-gives-up-bid.html
Democrat Terri Sewell has become the first black woman to be elected to the U.S. House from Alabama.
Read more: http://aareports.com/2010/11/terri-sewell-first-black-woman-elected.html
Black republican candidate and pastor preaches violence
A fringe Republican House candidate and pastor in Texas said Thursday that the armed overthrow of the government is “on the table.”
http://aareports.com/2010/10/black-republican-candidate-and-pastor.html
There are 13 African Americans candidates who are republicans running for Congress this year. A question that is emerging with the belief that some like Allen West of Florida, Ryan Frazier of Colorado and Tim Scott of South Carolina have very good chances of winning is whether or not they will be welcome in the CBC.
Read more: http://aareports.com/2010/09/will-black-republicans-be-welcome-into.html
