Lewis, Hoyer, Clyburn, Conyers and Brady Reintroduce Voter Empowerment Act
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, lead sponsors Rep. John Lewis (GA-5), House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD-5), Assistant Democratic Leader James E. Clyburn (SC-6), Rep. John Conyers (MI-13), Rep. Robert Brady (PA-1) and more than 170 Democrats reintroduced the Voter Empowerment Act in the House of Representatives. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand of New York will introduce a companion version
Clyburn: Reflections on Selma
I am home alone reflecting on the remarkable and blessed experiences of the past three days. Yesterday I sat at the steps of the Statehouse in Montgomery, Alabama listening to some remarkable reflections from a spouse and daughter of the 1960s. Juanita Abernathy, the widow of Martin Luther King Jr.'s constant companion, Ralph David Abernathy,
Clyburn: ‘Battle rages on’ for voting rights
One day before President Obama and congressional leaders meet to commemorate the 56th anniversary of the Selma to Montgomery march, Rep. James Clyburn (D-S.C.) said he believes the "battle wages on" for equal voting rights in America. "I hope that, when we leave that bridge on Saturday, we can work together to fix the Voting
President Obama coming to Columbia
COLUMBIA, SC — President Barack Obama will visit South Carolina for the first time since winning the state’s Democratic presidential primary in 2008. Obama will attend a youth rally Friday at Benedict College, a historically black private school in Columbia, The White House said. Details about the president’s trip will be released later this week.
Congressman Clyburn announces over $8 million in grants to be awarded to the Children’s Trust Fund of South Carolina
(Columbia, SC) –South Carolina Congressman James E. Clyburn announced today that the Children’s Trust Fund of South Carolina will be receiving more than $8 million from the Department of Health and Human Services for maternal and child health services. This grant comes after a $6 million grant announcement in September to the Children’s Trust Fund
Congressman Clyburn Announces Millions for South Carolina First Steps to School Readiness Programs
(Columbia, SC) – South Carolina Congressman James E. Clyburn announced today that South Carolina First Steps to School Readiness will be receiving over $3 million to help fund their Early Head Start program, while Charleston First Steps will be receiving over $1 million to help fund their local Early Head State program. These grants are