Congressional Black Caucus poised for greater power.

From: Chicago Tribune (Chicago, IL) | Date: September 15, 2006 | Copyright information

Byline: Frank James

WASHINGTON _ At a gathering hosted by the Congressional Black Caucus this month, Rep. Carolyn McCarthy, a white New York Democrat, uttered words black lawmakers have largely refrained from saying aloud.

During a discussion on urban crime moderated by Rep. Charles Rangel, D-N.Y., a prominent Black Caucus member, McCarthy said, "Charlie's been a leader on this because he's on Ways and Means _ and, God help us, I hope he's the chair next Janua...

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