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Congresswoman Kelly Slams AHCA: “It Will Cost Families More While They Get Less”
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Robin Kelly, chair of the Congressional Black Caucus Health Braintrust, released this statement following the House vote to strip 24 million Americans of their health insurance: “I’m extremely disappointed that my colleagues worked so hard to strip 24 million Americans – including 1.15 million Illinoisans – of the everyday peace of mind that comes from having health insurance. This bill is an unmitigated disaster and I’m proud … Continue Reading
May 04, 2017
Rep. Watson Coleman Condemns the House Passage of TrumpCare
WASHINGTON - Today, Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ) issued the following statement on the House passage of TrumpCare: “The premature victory lap at White House is the latest illustration that this President and his backslappers in Congress care more about politics than the wellbeing of the constituents they swore to protect. While at the White House, House Republicans and the President celebrated the House vote for TrumpCare - an effective slap in the face to millions of men, … Continue Reading
March 22, 2016
Reps. Watson Coleman, Kelly, Clarke, Announce Congressional Caucus on Black Women and Girls
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington, D.C. (March 22, 2016) ? Today, Congresswomen Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12), Robin Kelly (IL-02) and Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09), announced the creation of the Congressional Caucus on Black Women and Girls, the first caucus devoted to public policy that eliminates the significant barriers and disparities experienced by Black women. Despite more than 430 registered congressional caucuses and Member organizations, no group on Capitol Hill has sought to make Black … Continue Reading