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A proud history and a cloudy future: Congressional Black Caucus hit by Supreme Court ruling

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By David Lightman Verified
| Missouri Independent
WASHINGTON — The long, often agonizing struggle for Black political clout in Washington faces a new, uncertain and potentially troublesome chapter. Black political power in the nation’s capital is centered on the Congressional Black Caucus. In the U.S. House, the caucus has enough members to comprise roughly-one fourth of the votes needed to reach a 218-vote majority, including some of the most senior and influential Democrats in Congress.
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A proud history and a cloudy future: Congressional Black Caucus hit by Supreme Court ruling

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By David Lightman Verified
| Ohio Capital Journal
WASHINGTON — The long, often agonizing struggle for Black political clout in Washington faces a new, uncertain and potentially troublesome chapter. Black political power in the nation’s capital is centered on the Congressional Black Caucus. In the U.S. House, the caucus has enough members to comprise roughly-one fourth of the votes needed to reach a 218-vote majority, including some of the most senior and influential Democrats in Congress.
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Year-Round Ethanol Blend Bill Passed By US House Faces Uncertain Senate Path

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By David Lightman Verified
| Omaha Daily Record Verified
Proponents of ethanol, including lawmakers from corn-growing states, say year-round sales of a gasoline blend containing 15% of the biofuel would give consumers a less expensive alternative to fill their gas tanks, boost energy supplies and benefit agricultural interests. So why hasn’t Congress allowed it?
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