U.S. Reps. Robert Wexler (D-Fla.) and James Clyburn (D-S.C.) introduced a resolution that denounces the Council of Conservative Citizens as a racist and anti-Semitic organization. The resolution also urges members of Congress to refrain from endorsing the group or its views. Senate Majority Leader Trent Lott (R-Miss.) and Rep. Bob Barr (R-Ga.) came under fire earlier this year when it was disclosed that both had spoken at events held by the group, which openly espouses white supremacist views. Both later distanced themselves from the group.
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