Black Leaders Score Obama's Speech
After the speech, The Root caught up with NAACP President Ben Jealous and members of the Congressional Black Caucus, including Rep. Karen Bass, to get their take on the content of the president's...
View ArticleHagel’s holdup comes down to GOP ‘vendetta’
Rep. Karen Bass, D-Calif., member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, says Senate Republicans are embarrassing the U.S. in the international community by delaying the confirmation of Chuck Hagel as...
View ArticleUS legislators in Mali on fact-finding mission
Rep. Karen Bass and a delegation of U.S. lawmakers met with military officials in Mali's capital on Monday, and urged caution as the French-led military intervention to wrest back control of the...
View ArticleU.S. could resume direct Mali military aid if elections successful
The United States is likely to eventually resume direct support for Mali's military, but only after full restoration of democracy through elections, the head of a visiting U.S. Congress delegation said...
View ArticleImmigration reform's unintended impact on foster care kids
As Congress prepares to tackle immigration reform, two Southland Democrats are addressing an unintended consequence of the current policy. KPCC's Washington Correspondent Kitty Felde says it involves...
View ArticleRep. Karen Bass Introduces Bill to Relieve Student Loan Debt
The amount of money that today's college students owe upon graduating from college is now epic, surpassing the $1 trillion mark, and second only to mortgage debt. California Rep. Karen Bass has...
View ArticleRep. Karen Bass Introduces Student Loan Fairness Act of 2013
Before leaving for a two week recess, yesterday Congresswoman Karen Bass (D-California) introduced a bill to assist student borrowers. The Student Loan Fairness Act of 2013 addresses the looming...
View ArticleCould There Be Student Loan Debt Relief Soon?
On Thursday, Rep. Karen Bass (D-Calif.) introduced the Student Loan Forgiveness Act of 2013 that addresses the rapidly growing problem of student loan debt.
View ArticleStudent Loan Fairness Act of 2013 Pushes Forward
Congress will once again be discussing changes for student loan borrowers. Congresswoman Karen Bass has just pushed forward the Student Loan Fairness Act of 2013, which will offer up several benefits...
View ArticleBass: U.S. Needs to Strengthen Trade Ties With Africa
More and more it is becoming clear that Africa is ready for a deeper strategic partnership with the United States — a partnership that not only keeps America safe but creates the stability for Africa...
View ArticleBill would ease debt burden on students
With student loan debt surpassing $1 trillion and unemployment rates for recent graduates lingering near painful post-2008 heights, student debt has become a serious burden on our national economy and...
View ArticleHow the Student Loan Fairness Act Could Benefit Borrowers
So how would the Student Loan Fairness Act help you deal with your student debt? The plan would cap borrowers' monthly payments to 10 percent of their discretionary income and limit interest...
View ArticleAfrican First Ladies convene in L.A. for health conference
Rep. Karen Bass joined leaders associated with government, international nonprofit organizations, business and medical research in Los Angeles Tuesday and Wednesday at the 2nd African First Ladies...
View ArticleWhat Can Congress Do About Student Debt?
U.S. Rep. Karen Bass joined NPR's All Things Considered to discuss the Student Loan Fairness Act and the looming student debt crisis.
View ArticleKaren Bass delivers remarks on gun violence
Rep. Karen Bass spoke out on the need for Congress to enact comprehensive reforms to reduce gun violence in America. Her remarks came as President Obama traveled back to Connecticut to urge Congress to...
View ArticleCollege grads feel limited by debt
Total student debt almost tripled between 2004-2012. In March, Bass introduced the Student Loan Fairness Act, which moved to cap the interest rate on federal student loans at 3.4 percent, suspend...
View ArticleSouth LA Church Fire Prompts National Task Force Investigation
A fire that gutted a South Los Angeles church early Friday will be investigated by a national task force that specializes in arsons at worship facilities.
View ArticleTime To Get Serious on Student Loan Debt
Not enough attention is being given to the crushing debt being placed on the backs of future generations from student loans.
View ArticleCulver City High School Student Wins Congressional Art Competition
Freshman Ariana Pacino will travel to Capitol Hill to represent the 37th Congressional District in the competition, and have her artwork hung in the Capitol.
View ArticleRep. Karen Bass holds town hall on Black education 'crisis'
Amid the significant under-achievement of Black youth in the Los Angeles public school system — especially young males — hundreds of people packed a community town hall Saturday for a discussion on the...
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