Black lawmaker troubled by Pelosi's caucus changes
By Mike Lillis - 11/27/16 11:17 AM EST
Black lawmaker troubled by Pelosi's caucus changes
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A member of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) is sounding the alarm over the new changes floated by Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), warning that the minority leader's proposals could erode the power of African-American lawmakers even as they attempt to spread influence to younger members.
In a note to fellow members of the CBC, Rep. Cedric Richmond (D-La.) praised Pelosi "for listening to the concerns" of Democrats seeking a new path forward after a disastrous election cycle that will put Republicans in charge of the White House and both chambers of Congress next year.
But he's also worried that some of the proposals "may have severe unintended consequences that could diminish our power as a caucus" by preventing many longstanding CBC members from rising through the ranks.
http://thehill.com/homenews/house/307606-black-lawmaker-troubled-by-pelosis-caucus-changes
