WATT SET TO LEAD BLACK CAUCUS THE CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS INCLUDES 43 MEMBERS AFTER THE NOVEMBER ELECTIONS.(GENERAL NEWS) From: The News & Record (Piedmont Triad, NC) | Date: November 27, 2004| Author: Dyer, Eric | COPYRIGHT 2004 News & Record. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Byline: Eric Dyer< Raleigh Bureau

U.S. Rep. Mel Watt said he hopes to repair relations between the Republican White House and the Congressional Black Caucus when he takes over as its chairman.

The Charlotte Democrat, whose district stretches northeast into Greensboro, apparently is the only candidate to lead the group of African American lawmakers. They fill the two-year post Dec. 6.

President Bush met with caucus members - an all-Democrat bunch - ...