| In Recognition Of The Late Honorable Donald M. Payne |
April 17, 2012 |
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Dennis Kucinich, D-OH
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"Representative Payne entered public life in 1972 when he was elected to the Essex County Board of Chosen Freeholders. Ten years later he was elected to the Newark Municipal Council where he served three terms. In 1988, Donald became the Representative of New Jersey’s 10th Congressional District, and the first African-American to represent New Jersey in Congress. As Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, he was a relentless defender and supporter of education related issues. He was an inspiration and a friend."
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| Mark Twain Commemorative Coin Act |
April 16, 2012 |
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John Larson, D-CT
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"Just this last year, the house adjoining the Twain house in Hartford is the home of Harriet Beecher Stowe, and we had the members of the Congressional Black Caucus, who came to Hartford to participate in a discussion about race. Of course, even today, as both Mark Twain and the whole issue of “Huckleberry Finn” and “Tom Sawyer” continue to come under literary discussion and debate, it also focuses on an important issue that the Nation needs to continue to face, and that’s the whole issue of humanity as it relates to how man deals with man and the whole issue of racism. There was no stronger proponent in this Nation than Samuel Clemens. Mark Twain was just incredible in terms of his gift, his literary genius, a great ambassador abroad for this country, and heralded on this shore and all across the globe as a humanitarian, and we are so proud."
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| Concurrent Resolution On The Budget For Fiscal Year 2013 |
March 29, 2012 |
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Laura Richardson, D-CA
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"Mr. Chair, I rise today in strong support of the Congressional Black Caucus Alternative Budget for Fiscal Year 2013. The budget plan outlined by the CBC takes a direct and balanced approach to restoring America’s promise, achieves fiscal responsibility and sets a priority to invest in our future."
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| Honoring The Life Of Congressman Donald Payne |
March 8, 2012 |
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Laura Richardson, D-CA
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"As a former chair of the Congressional Black Caucus and the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Donald Payne mentored and provided wise counsel to many of his colleagues, including me. I valued his counsel and his friendship and I will miss him very much and I extend my deepest sympathies to his family and loved ones."
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| Honoring The Life Of Congressman Donald Payne |
March 8, 2012 |
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John Larson, D-CT
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"He served 12 distinguished terms in the U.S. House of Representatives, and was the first African American congressman from New Jersey. He served as chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus, as well as chairman of the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health and Human Rights. His work on behalf of Darfur; his involvement in the fight against HIV and AIDS; and his extensive travels to places like Rwanda, Somalia and Haiti demonstrated the depth of his passion for social justice, and served as an example for all who seek to make the world a better place."
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