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By Peter Schroeder
 
As the Treasury Department prepares to sell off up to $75 billion of shares in the American International Group (AIG) a group of eight Congressional Black Caucus members want to ensure that women and minorities are included in the dealmaking.

By Gary Walker
 
In the aftermath of the Tucson, Ariz. shootings that left six dead and 13 wounded, including Rep. Gabrielle Giffords (D-Ariz.), local, state and federal lawmakers in The Argonaut coverage area have pledged to continue attending public outings.

A U.S. congresswoman with long-standing interest in Haiti says she is worried that wealthy Haitians may have promoted the return of former dictator Jean-Claude Duvalier, hoping to benefit if he returns to power.

Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) entered the following statement into the Congressional Record today during floor debate on the Republican legislation to repeal health care reform.

"Thank you Mr. Speaker, and I thank the Judiciary Committee's Ranking Member, my friend Mr. Conyers, for yielding the time.

Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) issued the following statement today after Ambassador Sargent Shriver passed away:

"I am very saddened to learn of the passing of Ambassador Sargent Shriver, and I extend my condolences to his family and his friends, including his daughter, former California First Lady Maria Shriver.