Economic Climate and Minority Communities
The Congressional Black Caucus recently formed its own commission where top African American economists from around the country will come together to focus on the economic concerns of communities of color. The Commission will also examine deficit reduction and their implications for vulnerable populations and the nation at large.
Representative Emanuel Cleaver introduced a panel of public policy analysts who talked about the impact of proposed cuts to programs such as… read more
Representative Emanuel Cleaver introduced a panel of public policy analysts who talked about the impact of proposed cuts to programs such as Medicare and Medicaid, and the role of government in bad economic times.
The Congressional Black Caucus recently formed its own commission where top African American economists from around the country will come together to focus on the economic concerns of communities of color. The Commission will also examine deficit reduction and their implications for vulnerable populations and the nation at large. close
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