31.   Some members of the black caucus and Hispanic caucus remained undecided about how to vote on the oil drilling measure.

32.   The black caucus planned to meet Wednesday to debate the issue one more time.

33.   The Congressional Hispanic Caucus, however, in contrast to the black caucus, has not asserted any caucus role if Congress proceeds with impeachment hearings.

34.   The decision not to seek funding triggered criticism from AIDS advocates and, on Friday, from the black caucus.

35.   The dozen members of the black caucus backed Steve Gaw for speaker after they were unable to come to agreement on Leake.

36.   The measure, which the Senate has yet to take up, has divided the black caucus, some of whose members fear the move will hurt business here.

37.   The white guy who would be a member of the black caucus leans against his wooden desk, still standing.

38.   To lawmakers in the black caucus, the episode is vintage Franks.

39.   VP nominee meets with black caucus to snuff the controversy.