The Congressional Black Caucus vs. the Blue Dog coalition

By Josh Israel and Aaron Mehta

Following the coverage yesterday about the role of fiscally conservative Blue Dog Democrats in the U.S. House who seem to have stymied Presi

Excerpts from this story referencing "Congressional Black Caucus":

"… the Blue Dogs have now come under fire from a key group of fellow Dems.The Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), which includes the 39 African-American Democrats in the House (plus …"

Clyburn draws line in the sand on Social Security

By Jeremy Borden and Aaron Mehta

James Clyburn, a reliably loyal liberal named to Super Congress

Excerpts from this story referencing "Congressional Black Caucus":

"… vist, organizing sit-ins in the 1960s. He has been an active leader in the Congressional Black Caucus and has frequently tried to encourage leadership to take on issues pressin …"

Lobbyists tag along on civil rights tour

By Marina Walker Guevara

Alabama pilgrimage also provides chance to mingle with lawmakers

Excerpts from this story referencing "Congressional Black Caucus":

"… bbying in 2005.In recent years, Wal-Mart has reached out to members of the Congressional Black Caucus — to which Lewis belongs — and the Congressional Hispanic Caucus. Chie …"

"… ch group, and the company has made significant annual contributions to the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation — at least $100,000 in 2005, according to the foundation's We …"

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Allegiance rewarded

By Marina Walker Guevara

Ethiopia reaps U.S. aid by enlisting in war on terror and hiring influential lobbyists

Excerpts from this story referencing "George Mason University":

"… rating from the area controlled by the UIC, according to Terrence Lyons, a George Mason University scholar on the region.But there was much more to the cooperation between t …"

Anatomy of a lobbying blitz

By John Dunbar

Cable industry enlists diverse crowd in high-level influence campaign

Excerpts from this story referencing "Congressional Black Caucus":

"… rtainly caught off guard by the allies that cable mustered to its side.The Congressional Black Caucus, which was founded in 1969, is a group of 39 lawmakers who list among thei …"

"… out if consumers were allowed to choose their own channels.On May 12, the Congressional Black Caucus went from being a key cable industry threat to an ally.The caucus sent a l …"

"… to preserving minority programming.Over the past few years, the nonprofit Congressional Black Caucus Foundation—a separate and distinct entity from the caucus that neverthel …"

"… ibuted as much as $589,991.Calls to the director of communications for the Congressional Black Caucus were not returned.Touching off the delugeThe same day the caucus sent its …"