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Submitted by eliana, Jul 31, 2008 15:56

The House of Representatives has issued an apology to blacks for slavery and Jim Crow laws. Rep. Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick, chairwoman of the Congressional Black Caucus said, "Today represents a milestone in our nation's efforts to remedy the ills of our past." But beyond merely passing a symbolic resolution, the House has actually issued some official apology cards for their past sins.

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The House of Representatives has issued an apology to blacks for slavery and Jim Crow laws. Rep. Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick,...	eliana	Jul 31, 2008 15:56

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