African-Americans and the New Congress

Several African-American leaders talked to reporters about the black community’s expectations of the new Republican-controlled Congress on a… read more

Several African-American leaders talked to reporters about the black community’s expectations of the new Republican-controlled Congress on a variety of issues including welfare, affirmative action, crime and safe neighborhoods, economic empowerment and education. Questions from reporters asked about the timing of the meeting, fear of the Republican Party taking over the House, the Crime bill, the Contract with America and possible rollbacks of Affirmative Action and other programs. close

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Program ID:
62416-1
Category:
News Conference
Format:
News Conference
Location:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:
Dec 28, 1994 | 8:38pm EST | C-SPAN 2
Last Aired:
Dec 31, 1994 | 12:21pm EST | C-SPAN 2

Airing Details

  • Dec 28, 1994 | 8:38pm EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Dec 28, 1994 | 9:00pm EST | C-SPAN 1
  • Dec 28, 1994 | 10:28pm EST | C-SPAN 1
  • Dec 29, 1994 | 7:36am EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Dec 29, 1994 | 12:07pm EST | C-SPAN 1
  • Dec 29, 1994 | 3:48pm EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Dec 31, 1994 | 12:21pm EST | C-SPAN 2
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