Laura Richardson

Dec 29 2011

Former employees speak out

California’s Rep. Laura D. Richardson was named one of the most corrupt people of the year. In a report released by Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW), the group named 19 members of Congress–14 members whose actions violated the law or who otherwise engaged in serious misconduct, and five others whose lack of regard for the rules earned them a dishonorable mention. Richardson came out at No. 8.

Sep 21 2011

Three-term member of Congress,representing California’s 37th congressional district

WASHINGTON D.C. - CREW, Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington, has just released their seventh report on congressional corruption.  In the report, CREW names 19 members of Congress – 14 members whose actions violated the law or who otherwise engaged in serious misconduct, and five others whose lack of regard for the rules earned them a dishonorable mention.  Coming in at number 8, California's own Rep. Laura D. Richardson.
 

Cynthia E. Griffin  |   OW Managing Editor
Sep 1 2011

Members plan to introduce package of 42 bills to put America back to work

Nearly 1,000 people turned out Tuesday night and an estimated 10,000 showed up Wednesday at Crenshaw Christian Center in pursuit of jobs.

On Tuesday, an appreciative audience of elected officials, workers, and community people attended the final stop of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) “For the People” Jobs Initiative tour.

Aug 25 2011

Congressional Black Caucus will continue the conversation

Nearly 2,000 people showed up to talk with Congress members Maxine Waters, Karen Bass, and Laura Richardson last Saturday during a Good Jobs LA Kitchen Table summit held at Inglewood High School.

On Aug. 30 and 31, people will have the opportunity to talk to more Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) members, when the CBC arrives in Los Angeles on the final stop of its “For the People” Jobs Initiative tour. The event will be held 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday at Crenshaw Christian Center, 7901 S. Vermont Ave., followed Wednesday by a jobs fair from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Aug 16 2011

44th District

SAN PEDRO, Calif.—Rep. Janice Hahn, D-San Pedro said she will run for re-election in the 44th District, likely setting up a race against Rep. Laura Richardson, D-Long Beach.

“Because of the new redistricting, the district I currently represent will no longer exist in 2012,” Hahn said. “I plan to run for California’s new 44th Congressional District because I live in it. I know many of these communities and I understand the issues that affect them.”

Across Black America

Here’s a look at African American people and issues making headlines throughout the country.
California
Yvette Hollingsworth was recently named chief compliance officer for Wells Fargo & Co. Hollingsworth, who most recently served as managing director and global head of operations compliance and financial crimes compliance & risk management for Barclays Corporate & Investment Bank, will begin her new role on June 1, 2012. Hollingsworth will be based in San Francisco, and will report to Caryl Athanasiu, executive vice president and chief operational risk officer in the corporate risk group. As chief compliance officer, Hollingsworth will be responsible for ensuring that all areas of the company meet compliance management responsibilities and abide by all applicable laws and regulations. Her team will continue to provide independent oversight of business-based compliance management activities.
District of Columbia
U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA) issued the following statement after the Senate voted to confirm Los Angeles attorney Paul Watford to serve on the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals: “It is great news that the Senate has confirmed Paul Watford, an exceptionally talented attorney, to serve on the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. He has a breadth of experience as a former prosecutor and a top appellate litigator and will make an excellent addition to the federal bench. However, I am very disappointed that more of my Republican colleagues did not join us in backing this highly qualified nominee.” When Watford is sworn in, he will be only the second African American serving on the Ninth Circuit.