Black caucus feels heat over scholarships.

From: News & Observer (Raleigh, NC) | Date: June 30, 2007 | Copyright information

Byline: By Lynn Bonner and Ryan Teague Beckwith

Jun. 30--The Legislative Black Caucus is a force at the General Assembly.

It is a steady and sometimes effective advocate for causes, such as raising the minimum wage and funding historically black colleges, that at times face long odds. It can be a powerful voting bloc, particularly in the state House. Its members hold leadership positions on important legislative committees.

But this week, the caucu...

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