Rep. Paul Ryan made controversial comments on Twitter that sparked backlash over race . He met with members of the Congressional Black Caucus to clear the air . The group 's president said the meeting did n't change that much , issues remain . Ryan has toured areas of poverty in the United States .
Rep. Paul Ryan made controversial comments on poverty that triggered backlash over race . He met with members of the Congressional Black Caucus to clear the air . The group 's chair said the meeting did n't accomplish that much , disagreements remain . Ryan has toured areas of poverty in the United States .