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Leadership change renews concerns blacks ignored for top Democratic spots
Black lawmakers protest being overlooked for key posts as William Jefferson lobbies to chair the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee. Pelosi may elevate others. Frost, Markey named contenders, while the Black Caucus presses for ownership of fundraising leadership and input on decisions. Jefferson touted as proven fundraiser amid ongoing calls for diversity.
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Washington
House
Democrats
Louisiana
William Jefferson
Nita Lowey
D-N.y
Jefferson
Nancy Pelosi
D-Calif
Martin Frost
Pelosi
Frost
Senate
Edward Markey
D-Mass
Markey
Eddie Bernice Johnson
Congressional Black Caucus
DCCC
James Clyburn
South Carolina
Cindy Vamenez
Spck
Jimenez
Democratic Party