1.   The Congressional black caucus has lost its way since Republicans took over Congress.

2.   The congressional black caucus has lost its way since the Republicans took control of House and Senate.

3.   The occasion was marred by small but angry demonstrations and the refusal of the congressional black caucus to hold a formal meeting with de Klerk.

4.   Aristide was due to arrive Saturday accompanied by Secretary of State Warren Christopher, Jesse Jackson and most of the black Congressional caucus.

5.   Ashcroft has taken steps to mend relations with the black caucus.

6.   Ashcroft committed to meeting with the black caucus periodically.

7.   At some point, the mostly Democratic black caucus took a headcount.

8.   A smile spreads across his clean-shaven face as he entertains the prospect of becoming the first white to become a member of the black caucus.

9.   He said he had heard from Rep. Albert Wynn of Maryland, a black caucus member who broke with his party to support Ney.

10.   He emphasized that groups like the black caucus remain free to meet on Capitol Hill.