PHOTO OF THE WEEK
The Congressional Black Caucus held their first full Caucus meeting with President Obama last week. The CBC emphasized the importance of innovative job and wealth creation, especially for the African American community, which is the hardest hit by the recession. President Obama and the CBC discussed a myriad of issues, but jobs were the primary focus including ways to address the conditions of the long term unemployed. The CBC commended President Obama on the successful military action taken by the Administration and our armed forces in capturing Osama bin Laden. Additionally, the CBC acknowledged the importance of Assistant Leader, Jim Clyburn’s significant role in the budget deficit and debt ceiling discussions. The CBC is committed to continuing its work with the Obama Administration to get America back to work. (Official White House photo by Pete Souza)