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Donald Trump will announce today that the U.S. will recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel -- a decision that both Arab and European leaders warn will disrupt the Mideast peace process and unleash violence across the region. Welcome to Wednesday morning. Is there any area where things are normal and peaceful? Certainly not on Capitol Hill. Today, the House will vote on a bill to allow concealed carry permit holders to take their guns across state lines. Tomorrow, GOP leaders are moving ahead with their plan to pass a continuing resolution to fund the government through December 22nd. Congress has just a few days to strike a deal, but there are several obstacles in the way. Speaking of obstacles, conflating the House and Senate tax bill is proving to be very unpopular among voters. The bill’s generosity to corporations and the wealthiest Americans is at odds with what candidate Trump preached in 2016. In another wing of the Hill, some members of the Congressional Black Caucus are crying foul over the way the retirement/resignation of former Congressman John Conyers was handled, claiming a double standard. Now to the South. Atlanta has chosen their new Mayor, but a recount may be in the near future. More on that below. And accused child molester Roy Moore is pulling out all the stops -- including a campaign stop at a Black church (more on that below) -- with less than a week to go before Alabama decides who will go to the Senate. Now to the Midwest. Former President Barack Obama -- and reigning Twitter champ -- popped in on Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s mayoral climate summit in Chicago yesterday to champion elected officials who lead on this work. Obama’s appearance was also helpful to Emanuel, who’s ramping up efforts to seek a third term as Mayor. POTUS44 was in town for a private speech later that day. And now to the Beyhive. Last night, Beyoncé made a surprise appearance to present Colin Kaepernick with Sports Illustrated’s Muhammad Ali Legacy Award. After Kaepernick accepted the award, he said he will continue combating racial injustice in America whether or not he returns to the NFL. Okay, let’s get in formation. We’re kicking off your Wednesday with this...
- Congressman Rubén Kihuen (D-NV) says he’s not resigning and calls out DCCC Chair Ben Ray Luján and House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi.
- Congressman Al Green (D-TX) insists Trump impeachment vote happening today.
- John Conyers retirement sets the stage for Conyers v. Conyers showdown.
- Senators Bob Menéndez (D-NJ) and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) push to ensure an accurate Census count of minority groups.
- Congressman Ted Lieu (D-CA) and Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett (D-VI) lead effort for FEMA to invest in eco-friendly power grids in the Caribbean.
- Michael Steele and Risa Lavizzo-Mourey become board members of bipartisan group.
- NYT promotes two POCs on staff.
- Atlanta chooses their new mayor -- but somebody wants a recount.
- Congresswoman Karen Bass (D-CA) intros bill on the Libyan slave trade issue.
- Michelle Obama discusses what she misses about the WH.
- New Mexico state Senator Michael Padilla drops out of Lt. Gov. race.
- Ray Moore shows up at Black church to campaign. For real.
- 34 House GOPers call for DACA fix before the end of 2017.
- Congressman Donald McEachin (D-VA) hosts roundtable on Black entrepreneurs today on the Hill.
- Congresswoman Alma Adams (D-NC) wants to meet with the WH’s new Executive Director of HBCU Initiative.
- Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao says she also had a #MeToo moment.
- Indian Country sues Trump administration over Bears Ears downsizing.
- House Dems want GAO investigation into reports of fake identities used during FCC’s net neutrality comments period.
- The Beat DC’s Tiffany D. Cross calls ‘em like she sees ‘em. Read her first HuffPost contribution, “Trump Supporters Are Ill-Informed and Racists, So Why Aren’t We Saying That?” in Blogs!
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Janet Murguía from UnidosUS with Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA). | |  | Congresswoman Mia Love (D-UT) with students from Westlake High School in Saratoga Springs, UT. | |
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Kihuen Says He’s Not Leaving
Congressman Rubén Kihuen (D-NV) responded to calls for him to step down amid sexual misconduct allegations with a resounding no. "I do find it interesting that the [Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee], Leader [Nancy] Pelosi and Chairman Ben Ray Lujan — they knew about these allegations last year," Kihuen said, according to ABC News on Tuesday. "They looked into them. They didn't find anything, and they continued investing millions of dollars in my campaign. They went out there and campaigned for me," he said. The DCCC reportedly spent at least $3.15 million on Kihuen's campaign in 2016. The Congressman said he is not resigning and plans on "continuing the job that I was elected to do." Meanwhile, his Chief of Staff sent an email to Capitol Hill colleagues with the résumés of seven aides who work in Kihuen's DC office. The email, obtained by CNN, read, "I'm hoping to place them all here pretty quickly in other offices. If you have openings or you hear of any, I would appreciate your help making those connections." The message sparked speculation about Kihuen’s future in Congress but now that the Congressman has made it clear he’s not leaving, perhaps the staffers will stay put. More here.
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Menéndez and Duckworth Want to Make Sure People of Color Are Accurately Counted in the Census
Senators Bob Menéndez (D-NJ) and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) led 12 of their colleagues in sending a letter to Mick Mulvaney, Director of the Office of Management and Budget, asking him to revise the Race and Ethnic Standards for Federal Statistics and Administrative Reporting, to allow implementation of a single combined question on race and ethnicity for the 2020 Census. “Doing so will allow the Census Bureau to collect the most complete and accurate data on race and ethnicity in the 2020 Census and will ensure that Census data collection produces reliable insights that advance economic development and the fair allocation of public resources,” the senators wrote. “Unless you revise the current format of government survey questions about race and ethnicity, the frequency with which Census participants provide vague or no answers at all is likely to increase, and the effort and expense required to maintain the data is also likely to increase.” By law, the Census Bureau must submit the final questions for the 2020 Census to Congress by March 31st, 2018. See the full letter here.
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Green Vows Impeachment Vote Will Happen Today
Congressman Al Green (D-TX) said yesterday that he will bring articles of impeachment against Donald Trump to the floor for a vote today. He said that three prominent Democrats asked to meet with him about the impeachment. He then went on to describe what he will tell them during the meeting, and finished by saying, "I will tell them that tomorrow [Wednesday], we will bring Articles of Impeachment to the floor of the Congress of the United States of America for a vote," the Congressman said on the House floor. Green nearly forced an impeachment vote in October but pulled back amid pressure from the Democratic leadership. Watch his speech here and stay tuned.
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Congresswoman Jenniffer González (R-PR) leading a congressional delegation in Puerto Rico to look at post-Hurricane Maria recovery efforts. | |  | Congresswoman Terri Sewell (D-AL) in a committee hearing, says she is voting "no" on the final version of the GOP tax bill. | |
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Elaine Chao Says She Had a #MeToo Moment But Offers No Details
Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao said Tuesday that she had experienced sexual harassment in the workplace at some point in her career, but said women cannot let those experiences define them. "I think that’s a dirty little secret that a lot of women have held for a long time. Many of us, especially I think in years past have experienced it," Chao said during an interview at Politico’s Women Rule Summit. “But the environment was very different." Chao declined to share details of her experience because she said the person was "still around" and "it’s not worth it." She said her hope that other women who face challenges in life overcome them. "Things change, times change and it’s not worth my while to go back and revisit those negative moments," she said. More here.
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34 House GOPers Call for DACA Fix
On Tuesday, 34 Republican members of Congress -- including Carlos Curbelo (FL), Will Hurd (TX), Mia Love (UT), Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (FL), David Valadao (CA), and Jenniffer González (PR) -- sent a letter urging Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) to put a permanent solution for DACA on the floor of the House of Representatives before the end of the year for a vote. “Congress should act. We are compelled to act immediately because many DACA recipients are about to lose or have already lost their permits in the wake of the program's rescission. Not acting is creating understandable uncertainty and anxiety amongst immigrant communities,” the letter reads. “We must pass legislation that protects DACA recipients from deportation and gives them the opportunity to apply for a more secured status in our country as soon as possible. Reaching across the aisle to protect DACA recipients before the holidays is the right thing to do.” The letter was led by Congressmen Scott Taylor (R-VA), Dan Newhouse (R-WA), and members of the Republican Main Street Caucus. See it here.
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Michelle Obama Discusses What She Misses About the White House
This week, former First Lady Michelle Obama addressed the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists where she candidly discussed what she misses -- and doesn't miss -- about her former position. Obama described her memories of raising her children in the White House and noted it had become a "home" for the Obama family. But she said she didn't miss the associated pressures of raising children in that environment. When asked about a potential run for President herself, FLOTUS44 once again shut down talk about seeking public office, noting that she feels there are other ways that she can help the country and world, notably by fostering leadership in younger generations. Speaking directly to the more than 20,0000 pharmacists in attendance, she urged them to "create opportunities" for children in their communities, and emphasized the need to tend to their education and their health so that they can grow to take on leadership opportunities in the future. More here.
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Conyers Resignation Sets the Stage for Conyers v. Conyers
Announcing his retirement, Congressman John Conyers Jr. (D-MI) endorsed his oldest son, John Conyers III, to succeed him in Congress. The unexpected move surprised many and perhaps even his own great-nephew, MI state Senator Ian Conyers, who has already announced plans to run. Michigan Republican Governor Rick Snyder will have to schedule a special election to replace Conyers. Conyers III, 27, has never held elected office and caused an ethics problem in late 2010. The Congressman had to reimburse the U.S. Treasury $5,682 for his son’s misuse of his taxpayer-funded Cadillac Escalade. Conyers’ endorsement of his son was seen as a snub of Sen. Conyers. The Detroit News reports that the potential family feud quickly escalated when Sen. Conyers retweeted -- but later deleted -- a link to a 2010 blog highlighting controversial social media posts by Conyers III and suggested his family "needs to do damage control immediately." The posts included multiple photos of Conyers III, then underage, posing with bottles of alcohol, including one picture of him holding a bottle of Moet behind the steering wheel of his father's Cadillac. In the words of JAY-Z: no one wins when the family feuds. And there will likely be other contenders as well. Wayne County Sheriff and former Detroit mayoral candidate Benny Napoleon is also likely to run. Former state Rep. Rashida Tlaib, the first Muslim woman elected to the Michigan Legislature, may run as well. We’ll be paying close attention and keep you posted. More here.
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Keisha Lance Bottoms Declares Victory in Atlanta Mayoral Race
Keisha Lance Bottoms declared victory over Mary Norwood in Atlanta’s mayoral race. And for the second time in eight years, the race was declared by fewer than 800 votes in Tuesday’s runoff election. The margin is narrow enough that Norwood has not conceded the race and is demanding a recount, still hoping to be Atlanta’s first white Mayor in more than 40 years. Déjà vu for the two-time defeated candidate. She also demanded a recount in 2009, when she was defeated by current term-limited Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed. Bottoms got help on the campaign trail from Senators Kamala Harris (D-CA) and Cory Booker (D-NJ) and rappers Killer Mike and T.I. Once Bottoms is officially declared the winner, she will have her work cut out for her. Like many other major metropolitan cities, Atlanta is struggling with severe income inequality, the perils of gentrification, and commuter gridlock. More here.
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Padilla Drops Out of Race for NM Lt. Governor
New Mexico state Senator Michael Padilla ended his campaign for Lieutenant Governor after previously filed lawsuits alleging sexual harassment came to light once again, which led Congresswoman Michelle Luján Grisham (D-NM) -- the frontrunner in the race for the Democratic nomination for Governor -- and other Democrats to urge him to drop out. The lawsuits, filed by managers at Albuquerque’s 911 center, accused Padilla of creating a "sexually hostile" work environment. One claim was settled by the city, and Padilla was found guilty by a jury in the other. "The topic of workplace harassment has a large spectrum of complicated, individual situations, and I do not want to be a distraction as we come together as New Mexicans to solve this unacceptable work place issue," Padilla said in a statement. More here.
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Roy Moore Campaigns at Black Church
This past Sunday, Republican Alabama Senate candidate and accused child molester Roy Moore spoke before a predominantly Black congregation of the Guiding Light Church in Birmingham. Bishop Jim Lowe, who claims the church has invited candidates of both parties before, allowed Moore to speak briefly, but stated that Moore would not talk about politics; instead, he read a Christmas-themed poem and asked for the congregation's support. Witnesses say many women in the congregation turned their heads away from Moore. This new outreach to Black people is interesting, considering that last year Moore told CNN he still didn't believe former President Barack Obama was an American-born citizen. Moore has also said that Congressman Keith Ellison (D-MN), who is Muslim, should not have been allowed to serve after being elected in 2006 because he chose to be sworn in with his hand on the Koran rather than a Bible. Then just last month, while on the campaign trail, he said: "new rights" created in 1965 -- the same year the Voting Rights Act passed -- were the source of our "problems" today. More here.
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|  | Former Milwaukee Sheriff David Clarke, Spokesman and Senior Advisor for the pro-Trump group, America First Action SuperPAC on Monday. | |  |
Queens College President Félix V. Matos Rodríguez with Congresswoman Grace Meng (D-NY) commemorating the College’s 80th anniversary with a special citation in the Congressional Record. | |
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Craig Melvin Surfaces as Frontrunner to Replace Matt Lauer at Today
Entertainment Tonight reports that MSNBC anchor and Today weekend co-host Craig Melvin is in the running to replace Matt Lauer as co-host of Today. A source at the show tells ET that both NBC and staff are fans of 38-year-old Melvin, who currently anchors MSNBC Live on weekdays, and is co-anchor of Today's Saturday edition. Melvin joined MSNBC in 2011 and has anchored coverage of the George Zimmerman trial, the Sandy Hook massacre, and the 2012 Republican and Democratic national conventions. The Columbia, SC native and Wofford College graduate will have to wait until 2018 to see what happens. Network execs are rumored to be tabling the decision until early next year. More here.
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LA Times Names City Editor
The LA Times has named Héctor Becerra City Editor of the paper. In addition to running a reporting team, Becerra will help organize daily newsgathering and advance planning. Becerra started his career at the paper in 1999. He was a General Assignment Reporter until 2014, covering everything from wildfires to crime to Latino cultural trends. Most recently, the LA native served as Editor, heading up coverage of immigration and neighborhoods. His foray into journalism was as the Editor of the University Times at Cal State Los Angeles. Congrats, Héctor! More here.
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NYT Names Assistant Managing Editor
The NYT announced Tuesday that Monica Drake will join the masthead as an Assistant Managing Editor. In her new capacity, she will oversee new digital features and projects. In a note to staff, Executive Editor Dean Baquet described Drake as one of their strongest newsroom leaders, and he went on to say that she “should have a voice in our discussions about hiring, promotions and coverage.” As a Senior Editor who runs the Travel section, Monica reimagined the annual destination list of places to go into "52 Places," a multimedia feature that created a sensation when it advertised that it was looking for a reporter to visit every place on the list. Nine thousand people applied for the job. Next month, she starts "Surfacing," a cross-platform column that will focus on subcultures around the world. The Ohio native started at NYT as an intern in 1998, and was promoted to copy editor in 2001. She is a graduate of Columbia’s journalism school and Yale University. More here.
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Newsroom Fellowship and Internship Director Named at NYT
In another NYT staff announcement, the paper has named Ted Kim Director of the Newsroom Fellowship and Internship Program. In this capacity he will oversee the summer internship program and help overhaul the 8i program, which for years hired young reporters on a probationary basis, rotating them around to several different beats and then opting to make them permanent employees if they proved themselves. Previously, he was an Assistant News Editor guiding the nightly digital report. Prior to joining NYT, Kim was Mobile Editor at WaPo. He also reported for The Dallas Morning News, USA Today, and The Indianapolis Star, covering topics ranging from state politics to air travel. He is a former National Secretary of the Asian American Journalists Association. The Boston College grad earned his Master’s in journalism from American University. More here.
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Amanpour Takes Charlie Rose Slot on PBS
Veteran foreign affairs correspondent Christiane Amanpour will share her CNN show with PBS as the public broadcaster works to fill the slot left vacant by the now-canceled “Charlie Rose” program. PBS will offer the anchor’s nightly global affairs interview program on an interim basis to PBS stations nationwide. Dubbed Amanpour on PBS, the program began airing on some affiliates on Monday and will be offered to PBS stations across the country beginning on December 11th at 11P. The British Iranian journalist is the Chief International Correspondent for CNN. More here.
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|  | Congressmen Al Green (D-TX), Danny Davis (D-IL), Bobby Scott (D-VA), David Scott (D-GA), Emanuel Cleaver II (D-MO), and Gregory Meeks (D-NY) commemorating Founders Day for the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity on Monday. | |  | MSNBC and NBC anchor José Díaz-Balart with colleague Devyn Alyssa. | |
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Bipartisan Policy Center
The Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC) has added Risa Lavizzo-Mourey and Michael Steele to its board. Lavizzo-Mourey is the former CEO of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Steele is the former Chairman of the RNC. The BPC is a nonprofit organization that combines ideas from both parties to promote health, security, and opportunity. The new members will be joining Robert Traynham, who is the organization's VP of Communications; former DC Mayor Anthony Williams; former HUD Secretary Henry Cisneros; Janet M. Marchibroda, the organization’s Director of Health Innovation; and Anand Parekh, the Chief Medical Advisor, among others. See the full board here.
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Indian Country to Sue Trump Over Bears Ears
After Donald Trump signed a proclamation to reduce the size of the Bears Ears National Monument in southeastern Utah, five tribes announced that they would file a lawsuit against the administration. Tribes had sought protection for the Bears Ears after witnessing the looting of gravesites, irreparable harm to rock carvings by vandalism, sacred places torn up by off-road-vehicle use, and damage to a unique landscape. "The decision to reduce the size of the Monument is being made with no tribal consultation. The Navajo Nation will defend Bears Ears. The reduction in the size of the Monument leaves us no choice but to litigate this decision," said Navajo Nation President Russell Begaye. The five tribes that comprise the Bears Ears Intertribal Coalition -- the Navajo, Hopi, Zuni, Ute, and Ute Mountain Ute -- "are traditional enemies. We have a tumultuous relationship," said Shaun Chapoose, business committee member of the Ute Indian Tribe and a member of the Bears Ears Inter-Tribal Coalition. "But for this particular issue, we put aside our differences because we all have a vested interest as far as the cultural significance of the artifacts and the other things located in Bears Ears. It’s in all of our best interest to work hand in hand." They will have some corporate support as outdoor goods retailers Patagonia, REI and the North Face have all pledged to fight the move as well. More here.
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Border Arrests Fall, Deportations Soar
AP reports that Border Patrol arrests plunged to a 45-year low, but detentions by deportation officers away from the U.S.-Mexico border soared during Donald Trump’s first months in office. In all, the Border Patrol made 310,531 arrests during the fiscal year that ended September 30th, a decline of 25% from a year earlier and the lowest level since 1971. But ICE, whose officers pick up people for deportation, made 143,470 arrests, an increase of 25%. After Trump took office, ICE arrests surged 40% from the same period a year earlier. About 58% of Border Patrol arrests were people from countries other than Mexico -- up from 54% from a year earlier -- largely from Central America. More here.
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Diddy, National Action Network DC Bureau Chief Ebonie Riley, and Rev. Al Sharpton after meeting on Tuesday. | |  | Minnesota state Representative Ilhan Omar soaking up the Big Apple vibes in NYC. | |
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Alma Adams Invites WH Executive Director of HBCU Initiative to Capitol Hill
Congresswoman Alma Adams (D-NC) and Congressman Bradley Byrne (R-AL), co-chairs of the Bipartisan HBCU Caucus, sent a letter extending an invitation to Johnathan Holifield, the newly appointed Executive Director of the White House HBCU Initiative, to meet with the Caucus. The letter invited Holifield to come to Capitol Hill to discuss HBCU priorities and the use of public-private partnerships to continue moving the ball forward for HBCUs. "This Administration has made bold promises to HBCUs," said Adams. "I hope that Mr. Holifield’s appointment is a sign that the Administration is ready to fulfill those promises. As the Chair of the Bipartisan HBCU Caucus, I’m proud to welcome Mr. Holifield to Capitol Hill. We look forward to working with him and the Administration to secure much needed funding, to create greater pathways of opportunity, and to level the playing field for our students and our schools." See the full letter here.
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Lieu and Plaskett Lead Dem Call On FEMA to Rebuild Resilient, Eco-Friendly Power Grids in Puerto Rico and USVI
Congressman Ted Lieu (D-CA) and Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett (D-VI) led a group of 78 members in a letter calling on FEMA to invest in resilient energy infrastructure during Hurricane Maria and Hurricane Irma recovery efforts. They urged FEMA to invest in renewable energy technology in hard-hit areas, where outdated electrical grids have hindered expedited rebuilding efforts. "The power crises in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands clearly demonstrate the need to invest in electric infrastructure that is resilient and able to withstand powerful storms like Hurricanes Irma and Maria. Restoring the same type of grid that will be vulnerable to the same type of hurricane would be a monumental waste of taxpayer resources and an injustice to the American citizens living there. ... Rather than rebuilding dated electric grids, focusing on resiliency will improve our energy security and ensure that taxpayer dollars are spent wisely" they write. See their letter here.
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Bass Intros Resolution on Libya Slave Trade
On Monday, Congresswoman Karen Bass (D-CA) introduced a resolution that condemns the migrant slave auctions in Libya that were exposed in a recent CNN International report. This resolution calls upon the Trump administration to develop strategies to rapidly respond to the migrant and refugee situation in Libya and also demands that the government of Libya conduct an immediate investigation into the slave auctions taking place in the country. It also recommends that the African Union conduct its own investigation into this human rights crisis. "Congress cannot sit idly by as news of the Libya slave trade spreads," said Bass, the top Democrat on the House Subcommittee on Africa. "Slavery is a crime against humanity. This resolution calls for a comprehensive response, both domestically and internationally, to this report, which is what we’ll need going forward to take an effective stand against this tragedy." More here.
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|  | Congressman Ami Bera (D-CA) in his district meeting with constituents at the Annual Wilton Winter Festival. | |  | Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) with a makeshift podium before a speech at the City Club of Chicago. | |
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McEachin Hosts Roundtable Today on Black Entrepreneurs in the Green Economy
Congressman Donald McEachin (D-VA), along with the Congressional Black Caucus, will host a roundtable discussion today on Black Entrepreneurs in the Green Economy and the adverse effects of repealing the Clean Power Plan (CPP). McEachin -- co-chair of both the CBC Energy, Environment, and Agriculture Task Force and the United for Climate and Environmental Justice Congressional Task Force -- will be joined by Ron Busby, President & CEO, U.S. Black Chambers, Inc.; Gilbert Campbell, Co-Founder, Volt Energy; Damien Hammond, CEO, Windjammer Environmental; Chancee Lundy, Co-Founder & Partner, NspireGreen; Nicole Smith, Chief Operations Officer, Aldelano Corporation; Kerene Tayloe, Policy Director, Green For All (moderator); and Robert Wallace, CEO, Bithenergy. The roundtable takes place today at 3P in the Longworth House Office Building, Room 1539.
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House Dems Want GAO Investigation into Fraudulent Identities Submitted to FCC
As the vote on net neutrality nears, Congressmen Gregory Meeks (D-NY), Elijah Cummings (D-MD), and Frank Pallone Jr. (D-NJ) led a letter calling on the Government Accountability Office to investigate to what extent outside groups were using false identities during the FCC’s net neutrality rulemaking process. “We understand that the FCC’s rulemaking process requires it to address all comments it receives, regardless of who submits them,” the letter reads. “However, we do not believe any outside parties should be permitted to generate any comments to any federal governmental entity using information it knows to be false, such as the identities of those submitting the comments.” See more here.
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| FOMO Today, 6P: The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute holiday reception in honor of retiring Hispanic members of Congress. Library of Congress, Madison Hall, 101 Independence Avenue, S.E. Click here to RSVP.
Today, 6P: The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee 2044 Leadership Council holiday party. To RSVP contact: Gisele Aceves at gaceves@dscc.org or 202.545.3565
Thursday, December 7th, 2P: The Movement for Black Lives (M4BL) is sponsoring "Resourcing Black Lives: Funding Movement Building.” The event in NYC is at capacity but click here to register to attend via video conference. Call-in information: 646.558.8656, Meeting ID: 877 179 480 or via web: https://zoom.us/j/877179480
Thursday, December 7th, 6P: The Ladies of Twelve Days of Christmas, Inc. Metro DC Chapter’s 15th Annual Holiday Party. SAX Lounge 734 11th Street, N.W. Click here to RSVP.
Monday, December 11th, 6P: A reception with former Attorney General Eric Holder in support of the National Democratic Redistricting Committee. Click here to RSVP. Location provided upon RSVP.
Monday, December 11th, 6P: The Hispanic Lobbyists Association hosts its annual holiday party. UPS Townhouse 421 New Jersey Avenue, S.E. Click here to RSVP.
Wednesday, December 13th, 9A: The Raben Group hosts Congressman Dwight Evans (D-PA) for a breakfast discussion on How Cities and Suburbs are Combating Poverty. 1341 G Street, N.W. Click here for more information and to RSVP.
Wednesday, December 13th, 2P: The Congressional Caucus on Black Women & Girls is hosting a roundtable discussion, Leading From The Black: How Black Women Lead Even When Ignored. 2168 Rayburn HOB. Click here for more information and to RSVP.
Thursday, December 14th, 6P: Solidarity Strategies hosts a Holiday Fiesta. Invite only.
Saturday, December 16th, 8P: The National Black MBA DC Chapter Annual Holiday Party. Hard Rock Cafe, 999 E Street, N.W. Click here to purchase tickets.
April 19, 2018: The University of North Dakota sponsors a conference on the Dakota Access Pipeline and the Standing Rock protests. Click here for more information.
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