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HUD Secretary Fudge to step down this month, retire to Ohio as 'private citizen'

U.S. News // 1 month ago

HUD Secretary Fudge to step down this month, retire to Ohio as 'private citizen'

U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Marcia Fudge said Monday that she plans to officially step down from her Cabinet job March 22.

Rep. James Clyburn to step down from House Democratic leadership

U.S. News // 2 months ago

Rep. James Clyburn to step down from House Democratic leadership

Rep. James Clyburn announced Wednesday that he is stepping down from his post as assistant House Democratic leader, but stated he will seek re-election in November.

MLK family, rights leaders mark 60th anniversary of March on Washington

U.S. News // 7 months ago

MLK family, rights leaders mark 60th anniversary of March on Washington

The family of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and other civil rights leaders marked the 60th anniversary of the historic March on Washington on Saturday with an event starting from the Lincoln Memorial.

Rep. James Clyburn, 82, holds House Democratic leadership position

U.S. News // 1 year ago

Rep. James Clyburn, 82, holds House Democratic leadership position

Rep. James Clyburn bucked the Democratic youth moment on Thursday, winning the No. 4 leadership seat for the House Democrats after Rep. David Cicilline, D-R.I., dropped his challenge.

Jeffries officially throws in hat to replace Pelosi as Democratic House leader

U.S. News // 1 year ago

Jeffries officially throws in hat to replace Pelosi as Democratic House leader

Rep. Hakeem Jeffries officially threw his hat in the ring to replace longtime Democratic House leader Nancy Pelosi on Friday, which would make him the first person of color to lead a major party in the body.

House Dems say facial recognition company misrepresented its help to consumers

U.S. News // 1 year ago

House Dems say facial recognition company misrepresented its help to consumers

Democrats on the House Oversight Committee have asserted that an identity verification company receiving millions in government contracts, misrepresented how well it was serving Americans.

Speaker Nancy Pelosi won't seek leadership post in next House session

U.S. News // 1 year ago

Speaker Nancy Pelosi won't seek leadership post in next House session

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Thursday she will not seek a leadership position among House Democrats when they lose power in January, ending an era. She was the first female House Speaker in history.

U.S. Supreme Court to hear nursing home case that could affect millions

U.S. News // 1 year ago

U.S. Supreme Court to hear nursing home case that could affect millions

The Supreme Court case poses the question: Should people who depend on initiatives funded in part by the federal government be allowed to sue states when they believe their rights have been violated?

Trump administration pressured CDC during COVID-19 response, House says

U.S. News // 1 year ago

Trump administration pressured CDC during COVID-19 response, House says

The Trump administration allegedly "bullied" top officials at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in 2020 to present a more optimistic view of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new House report.

Biden signs bill to fight climate change, lower drug prices, reduce federal deficit

U.S. News // 1 year ago

Biden signs bill to fight climate change, lower drug prices, reduce federal deficit

President Joe Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act, calling it one of the "most significant laws in our history," which pours billions into fighting climate change, enhancing healthcare and mitigating rising prices.

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I do know that members are very, very concerned about whether this deal will get us to where we would like to go
U.S. Democrats resurrect old ethics bill May 16, 2007

We're very poised in our campaign. We believe we'll have a strong showing come November
Dems, GOP speak out on November prospects Jul 18, 2010

James Enos "Jim" Clyburn (born July 21, 1940) is the U.S. Representative for South Carolina's 6th congressional district, serving since 1993, and the Assistant Democratic Leader since 2011. He was previously House Majority Whip, serving in that post from 2007 to 2011. He is a member of the Democratic Party. The district includes Florence, Sumter and large portions of Columbia and Charleston.

As Assistant Democratic Leader, he is the third-ranking Democrat in the House behind House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi and Minority Whip Steny Hoyer.

Clyburn was born in Sumter, South Carolina, the son of Enos Lloyd Clyburn, a fundamentalist minister, and his wife Almeta (née Dizzley), a beautician. Republican South Carolina Congressman George W. Murray, who served in the 53rd and 54th U.S. Congresses, was a distant relative of his. He attended South Carolina State College (now South Carolina State University) in Orangeburg where he was initiated into Omega Psi Phi fraternity and graduated with a bachelor's degree in history.

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