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The Threat of Sequestration and the Black Community

A Policy Brief of The National Urban League Policy Institute


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The threat of a looming 'fiscal cliff' with its promise of automatic cuts to the federal budget commonly referred to as 'sequestration' is the most pressing domestic economic issue facing the White House and U.S. Congress in the final weeks of 2012.

Marc H. Morial

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To Be Equal #1
January 02, 2013
Triumphs and Tragedies of 2012


Marc Morial
President and CEO
National Urban League

"I miss you baby girl.  Sweet caramel princess.  African American, Puerto Rican Canadian with a wee bit of Irish…We will honor your classmates you loved so dearly too.  As well as the teachers and staff.  Love wins.”

- Nelba Marquez-Greene, the mother of 6-year-old Sandy Hook victim, Ana Grace Marquez-Greene

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Empowerment Goals: 

It’s time. Join more than 800 mayors and 800,000 grassroots supporters to demand that President Obama and Congress step forward with a plan to end gun violence.

Sign the Mayors Against Illegal Guns petition President Obama and Members of Congress: What's your plan to end gun violence?

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Marc H. Morial

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To Be Equal #51
December 19, 2012
Gun Violence in America:  It’s Time to Turn our Tears into Action


Marc Morial
President and CEO
National Urban League

“These neighborhoods are our neighborhoods and these children are our children.  We’re going to have to come together and take meaningful action to prevent more tragedies like this…” 

- President Barack Obama

Teresa Candori

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National Urban League: Reinstate Assault Weapons Ban

Comprehensive Review of All Gun Laws Urgently Needed

Marc H. Morial

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To Be Equal #49
December 05, 2012
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frican American Leaders Develop Priorities for Black America

Marc Morial
President and CEO
National Urban League

Marc H. Morial

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To Be Equal #48
November 28, 2012
African American Leaders to Convene in Washington December 3rd

Marc Morial
President and CEO
National Urban League

“The debate on the priorities for the next four years has already begun.  We must act now if we expect to influence the outcome and shape a better future for our communities.  Our voices must be at the table.”

- Marc H. Morial

 

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What: Urban Ideas Forum -- Driving An Urban Opportunity Agenda for the Next Four Years

When: Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Where: Streamed live on C-SPAN.
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