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The Quest for Black Citizenship |
On Wednesday, February 04, 2009, House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn was the keynote speaker at the Library of Congress’ African American History Month Program, themed “The Quest for Black Citizenship in the Americas. Video |
Clyburn Speaks to Council of Christian Colleges & Universities
Clyburn Marks Lincoln Bicentennial, NAACP Centennial
February 12 , 2009
WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn today released the following statement in recognition of the bicentennial anniversary of Abraham Lincoln and the centennial anniversary of the NAACP.
Clyburn Congratulates Dingell, Longest-Serving Member
February 11 , 2009
WASHINGTON, DC— “I offer my most sincere congratulations to John Dingell, as he becomes the longest serving Member of the House of Representatives today. He is one of the most influential and capable Members to ever serve in this institution. John’s is a powerful moral voice for health care for all Americans, community development and the concerns of everyday working people.
President Signs Legislation Providing Health Care Insurance for 11 Million Children
February 4 , 2009
WASHINGTON, DC—House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn today joined congressional leaders at the White House for the bill-signing of the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) Reauthorization. President Obama signed into law legislation that will provide health care coverage for 11 million children, preserving coverage for the 7 million children currently covered while extending coverage to 4 million children who are eligible, but not enrolled. There are currently 132,000 uninsured children in South Carolina. This legislation could cover 53,300 children in the state—a 40 percent increase in coverage.
Clyburn Congratulates Attorney General Eric Holder on Historic Appointment
February 3 , 2009
WASHINGTON, DC— “I would like to congratulate Mr. Holder on his confirmation as attorney general, the latest of many accomplishments throughout his esteemed career. His confirmation as attorney general reaffirms the administrations commitment to uphold the Constitution and enforce the laws that protect our nation without regard for partisanship or ideology.
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