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Washington, DC – Today marks the 47^th anniversary of the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, a landmark piece of legislation that outlawed discriminatory voting practices. The Chairs of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) and Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) released the following statements:

Washington, DC – Yesterday, a shooting occurred at a Sikh gurdwara in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, that left seven dead and others wounded.  Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) released the following statements in reaction to this tragic event:

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Barack Obama nominated Pamela Chen to serve on the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York.  If confirmed, Ms. Chen would become the second Chinese American woman and the fifth openly gay nominee to serve in the federal judiciary. U.S. Congresswoman Judy Chu (CA-32), Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus, released the following statement applauding the President’s decision:

Washington, DC – July 28, 2012, marked the fifth annual World Hepatitis Day, encouraging communities and governments around the world to work together against this “silent killer.”  Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) released the following statements to show their support for this vital cause:

Washington, DC – Recently, several conservative Members of Congress have made unfounded insinuations that Secretary Clinton’s Deputy Chief of Staff Huma Abedin and Congressman Keith Ellison (MN-5) are connected to the Muslim Brotherhood. Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) released the following statements denouncing these dishonest attempts to smear the reputations of distinguished public servants:

(Washington, DC) Today, Rep. Grace F. Napolitano, Congressional Mental Health Caucus Co-Chair, joined by the chairs of the Congressional Tri-Caucus, recognized July as National Minority Mental Health Month, to enhance public awareness about mental illness in diverse communities.

Washington, DC – Today, the House of Representatives held a vote to hold U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder in contempt of Congress. Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), as well as the Congressional Black, Hispanic, Progressive and Democratic Caucuses, walked off the Floor rather than voting to express their strong opposition to this politically motivated attack on the Administration. Congresswoman Judy Chu (CA-32), CAPAC Chairwoman, delivered the following statement in front of the U.S. Capitol building during the walkout:

Washington, DC – Today, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled that the Affordable Care Act is Constitutional, laying to rest months of national debate and uncertainty. Leaders of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) released the following statements in response: