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Lee named chairwoman-elect of Congressional Black Caucus
By Jeff Mitchell, PolitickerCA.com EditorWASHINGTON -- U.S. Rep. Barbara Lee was named chairwoman-elect of the Congressional Black Caucus on Wednesday.
Lee (D-Oakland) has served as a member of the caucus' leadership team for the past six years, first as whip and currently as first vice chair.
During a press conference Lee praised the leadership of outgoing CBC Chairwoman Congresswoman Carolyn Kilpatrick and others who have served in the caucus.
"...The CBC is rightly called the conscience of the Congress, and I thank these brilliant and dedicated public servants for this opportunity," Lee said. "The 111th Congress will not only present unique and difficult challenges, but also historic opportunities for our caucus. I look forward to working with all of our CBC members to craft and implement a unified and bold agenda."
In the incoming 111th Congress, CBC members will serve as chairs of the Judiciary, Homeland Security and the Ways and Means Committee, and numerous subcommittees.
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