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#NNPA BlackPress4 months ago

Democrats Call for Fierce Defense of Democracy and Working-Class Values

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Democrats from all political backgrounds came together to honor President Biden's legacy, which includes unwavering efforts to reduce costs for middle-class Americans, repair...
Bay Area2 years ago

Former Supervisor Tom Hsieh Dies at 91

Former San Francisco supervisor Thomas Hsieh, 91, reportedly passed away on Sunday surrounded by his family. As the first Chinese American ever elected in a citywide...
#NNPA BlackPress2 years ago

CBO’s ‘Highly Uncertain’ Estimates Fail to Damper Biden, Democrats Enthusiasm Over Student Debt Cancelation

NNPA NEWSWIRE — In a Fact Sheet, the White House said nearly 90% of relief dollars would go to those earning less than $75,000 per year...
#NNPA BlackPress2 years ago

President Biden Announces up to $20,000 in Student Loan Relief for Borrowers

NNPA NEWSWIRE — “President Biden believes that a post-high school education should be a ticket to a middle-class life, but for too many, the cost of...
#NNPA BlackPress2 years ago

PRESS ROOM: AARP and NNPA Media Roundtable: Attitudes & Concerns Among Black Women 50+ Voters and Why They Will Help Decide the 2022 Elections

NNPA NEWSWIRE — The AARP national survey was conducted by phone and online from February 18 to March 3, 2022 using NORC’s Foresight 50+ Panel, supplemented...
Barbara Lee3 years ago

Barbara Lee Announces American Rescue Plan Funding to Modernize Local Health Centers & Support Underserved Communities

Congresswoman Lee and Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) successfully fought to include billions of dollars in the ARP and other COVID relief packages to increase equity in testing, tracing,...
Barbara Lee3 years ago

Congresswoman Barbara Lee Advances Over $10 Million in Appropriations Spending Bills for California’s 13th District 

Lee successfully fought for this funding to be included through several Appropriations subcommittees, including Labor, Health and Human Services, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and more.
Business3 years ago

Loaded With “Comeback” Support, Lawmakers OK California’s $267 Billion Budget

Although California lawmakers approved the budget in time for the state reopening, “and while we proudly embrace the California comeback, this last year reminds us that...
Barbara Lee4 years ago

In a Letter to Voters, Rep. Barbara Lee Reflects on Pres. Biden’s First 100 Days

I was particularly struck seeing the Bay Area represented on the dais by Vice President Harris and Speaker Pelosi. That was the first time in history...
#NNPA BlackPress5 years ago

OP-ED: Supporting Families, Workers Impacted by the Coronavirus Pandemic

NNPA NEWSWIRE — After speaking with small business owners, including minority small business owners, who are facing incredible challenges and uncertainty, I pushed for and helped secure...
#NNPA BlackPress5 years ago

COMMENTARY: The Homelessness Crisis – We Are Better Than This

NNPA NEWSWIRE — There are half a million people, mostly men, mostly white, but way too many African Americans. African Americans are 13 percent of the...

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