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Pelosi: CBC Hearing on chronically unemployed shines bright light on a persistent social and economic challenge

Thursday, 18 March 2010 15:04

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement in support of the Congressional Black Caucus’ public hearing, “Out of Work But Not Out of Hope: Addressing the Crisis of the Chronically Unemployed.”

Clyburn takes 'wait and see' posture after CBC meeting with President

Thursday, 18 March 2010 14:53 Hazel Trice Edney, NNPA Editor-in-Chief

WASHNGTON (NNPA) – It was a pivotal moment for the Congressional Black Caucus - and the Black community - on Thursday, March 11. The CBC was face to face with President Barack Obama at the White House to talk about what is currently the foremost problematic socioeconomic issue among African Americans – joblessness.

Minneapolis approves $15.4-Million Foreclosure Plan with Economic-Recovery Funds

Thursday, 18 March 2010 14:47

Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak last week approved a spending plan passed by the City Council to use $15,424,156 in federal Neighborhood Stabilization funds to continue work underway to stabilize and rebuild communities heavily affected by mortgage foreclosures. The funds come from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

African Chamber of Commerce asking the State to enforce strict rules and regulations for a growing number of third-party collectors who are not licensed in the state of Minnesota

Thursday, 18 March 2010 14:24 Martin Mohammed

African immigrants are facing unprecedented financial hardships due to the lack of consumer protection education. One critical problem they are experiencing is how to deal with collectors and creditors. Other issues are of sub-prime lending, unsecured loans and foreclosures. African immigrants, who are trusting people, are being targeted by a large number of unlicensed collectors and creditors who continually call and harass them via mail and email methods.

120 million households receive 2010 Census questionnaires

Thursday, 18 March 2010 14:24

The 2010 Census is well underway with the U.S. Census Bureau mailing 2010 Census questionnaires to about 120 million addresses nationwide. The questionnaires arrived the week of March 15-17. Residents are encouraged to complete the 10-question Census form and return it in the accompanying pre-paid envelope as soon as possible.

Ellison to attend White House Jobs Bill Signing

Thursday, 18 March 2010 14:13

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Keith Ellison is participating in the official Bill Signing Ceremony for H.R. 2847, Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment or HIRE Act, in the Rose Garden with President Obama at The White House today, March 18th.

Chief Justice Eric J. Magnuson to leave high court

Friday, 12 March 2010 16:54

Minnesota Supreme Court Chief Justice Eric J. Magnuson announced that he will leave the state's highest court, effective June 30, 2010.

“It has been my privilege to serve as Chief Justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court for the past two years,” Magnuson said in a letter to Governor Tim Pawlenty. “I have found the position to be both challenging and rewarding. However, for reasons personal to me and my family, I have decided to step down and return to private practice.”

The President donates Nobel Prize money to charity

Friday, 12 March 2010 16:52

WASHINGTON – President Obama announced the charities that will receive a portion of the $1.4 million award that comes with the Nobel peace prize. “These organizations do extraordinary work in the United States and abroad helping students, veterans and countless others in need,” said President Obama. “I’m proud to support their work.”

Ellison announces Congressional Arts Competition: Urges all high school students to participate

Friday, 12 March 2010 15:01

Congressman Keith Ellison (D-Minneapolis) is proud to announce the opening of the 2010 Congressional Arts Competition for 5th District high school students. Each year, Congressional Districts from all over America display a cross section of developing artists’ works in the corridors of the United States Capitol.

Mail back of census questionnaires saves taxpayer dollars

Friday, 12 March 2010 14:51

Kansas City -- The 2010 Census is well underway with the U.S. Census Bureau mailing 2010 Census questionnaires to about 120 million addresses nationwide. The questionnaires will arrive March 15-17. Residents are encouraged to complete the 10-question census form when it arrives and to return it in the accompanying pre-paid envelope as soon as possible.

Klobuchar announces $31 million for Hunter Education and Fish and Wildlife Conservation Projects in Minnesota

Thursday, 11 March 2010 14:06

U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar recently announced that Minnesota will receive $30,978,760 to support hunting, sport fishing, fish and wildlife conservation and education programs across Minnesota. The funds will be made available through the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Program (WSFR).