Congressional Progressive Caucus

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The Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC) has more than 50 members and, according to a study conducted by Chris Bowers of MyDD blog, it is "the single largest caucus" in the U.S. House of Representatives and "by far the most loyal to core Democratic values." [1]

New Guidance

In her May 19, 2005, blogspot at The Nation, Katrina Vanden Heuvel wrote that, "At a time in which too many Dems have lost their way (read: spine), CPC members--from co-chairs Barbara Lee (CA) and Lynn Woolsey (CA) to outspoken figures like founder (and Senate hopeful) Bernie Sanders (VT), Dennis Kucinich (OH), Jan Schakowsky (IL), John Conyers (MI), Maurice Hinchey (NY) and Barney Frank (MA)--continue to fight for working Americans, stand against the war, and discuss honorable ways out of Iraq. This week, Lee and Woolsey took a significant step towards strengthening the CPC, hiring grassroots organizer, former AFL-CIO staffer, and Capitol Hill veteran Bill Goold as its first full-time staffer. 'There are a growing number of people who are getting involved with politics because they are drawn to the basic principles of fairness and justice that the Progressive Caucus has long represented in Congress,' said Lee. 'Adding a staff member of Bill's experience will allow the Progressive Caucus to more effectively continue our commitment to these principles.'" [2]