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A day after President Donald Trump delivered his first State of the Union address, five members of the House Democrats' Faith Working Group came together to respond to the speech that one leader says failed "to offer solutions to poverty, unemployment or economic insecurity."

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Politicker One: The trip marks the first time a sitting U.S. president has traveled to those nations. Plus: Clinton talks Sandra Bland.

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To vote or not to vote, that has been the question for many Black Americans who have become disenchanted with President Barack Obama. It is…

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While the unemployment rate has slightly gone down for americans, black americans still face a rate 15.8 percent. Many news networks and pundits are asking themselves why hasn’t Obama been able to tackle this problem. According to congressman Emanuel Cleaver, he believes the president is in a tough bind. The chairman of the congressional black […]

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CBC Chairman and Missouri democrat Emanuel Cleaver said that if he was a Republican, it would be a night to party, in reference to the debt deal struck between President Obama and House Speaker John Boehner. Cleaver appeared on MSNBC to speak about the deal — and while he was glad a deal was done […]

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WASHINGTON D.C.-Congressional Black Caucus Chairman Emanuel Cleaver of Missouri recently criticized the new proposed budget by President Barack Obama for its cuts of education and social services. Politico Reports: The most resounding statement came Monday from Congressional Black Caucus Chairman Emanuel Cleaver of Missouri, who said he is “struggling to understand how this budget helps […]

The new congressional black caucus chairman Emanuel Cleaver came on the TJMS this morning to discuss the 112th congress with Roland Martin. In case you missed it, we have the audio for you to listen.