December 5, 2014
Obama signals he’ll put muscle behind response to police killings
“President Obama is pledging a robust effort to ensure the criminal justice system treats all people equally regardless of color following a New York City grand jury’s decision…
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December 4, 2014
Queens dismayed grand jury did not indict in Garner death
“Queens reacted with swift disappointment to the decision by a Staten Island grand jury not to indict a white police officer in the chokehold death of black resident Eric Garner.”…
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December 4, 2014
House members call for federal investigation of Garner case
“Members of New York City’s congressional delegation called for federal intervention in the case of Eric Garner, after a Staten Island grand jury voted not to indict…
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December 4, 2014
Chair of CBC Calls Wilson Verdict a ‘Slap in Our Face,’ While Members of Congress Put Hands Up in Solidarity
“On the same day as the Rep. Marcia Fudge (D-OH), chairwoman of the Congressional Black Caucus, stood on the floor of the House yesterday and called the St. Louis grand jury decision …
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December 2, 2014
House passes bill to boost prevention of nuclear attack
“The House on Monday passed legislation to authorize a program within the Department of Homeland Security to provide state and local governments with assistance in nuclear…
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December 2, 2014
Dem representatives make ‘hands up, don’t shoot’ motion on House floor as they discuss what it’s like to be ‘black in America’
“Dem representatives make ‘hands up, don’t shoot’ motion on House floor as they discuss what it’s like to be ‘black in America’”
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