July 3, 2013
Rep. Clarke Urges Fewer Restrictions on Sandy Relief
Brooklyn, New York – Representative Yvette D. Clarke on Tuesday called on the Department of Housing and Urban Development to eliminate restrictions that have prevented victims…
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(Rep. Clarke Urges Fewer Restrictions on Sandy Relief)
June 29, 2013
Clarke Statement on Passage of Senate Immigration Reform Bill
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representative Yvette D. Clarke issued the following statement after a supermajority of the Senate enacted a bipartisan immigration bill on Thursday.
“The…
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(Clarke Statement on Passage of Senate Immigration Reform Bill)
June 28, 2013
Representative Clarke Commends NYC Council on Paid Sick Leave Law
BROOKLYN, NY – U.S. Representative Yvette D. Clarke issued the following statement after the New York City Council voted on Thursday to override Mayor Bloomberg’s veto of the Paid…
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(Representative Clarke Commends NYC Council on Paid Sick Leave Law)
June 26, 2013
Representative Clarke Lauds Supreme Court on DOMA Ruling
BROOKLYN, NY – Representative Yvette D. Clarke released the following statement about the Supreme Court’s decision to strike down Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA),…
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(Representative Clarke Lauds Supreme Court on DOMA Ruling)
June 26, 2013
Clarke Statement on Shelby County v. Holder Decision
BROOKLYN, NY – U.S. Representative Yvette D. Clarke issued the following statement after the Supreme Court rendered a decision in the case of Shelby County v. Holder abolished…
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(Clarke Statement on Shelby County v. Holder Decision)
June 25, 2013
Representative Clarke Joins Members of Congress, NOH8 in Fight for Equality
BROOKLYN, NY – Representative Yvette D. Clarke issued the following statement on Monday to announce her participation in the NOH8 campaign:
A charitable organization dedicated…
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(Representative Clarke Joins Members of Congress, NOH8 in Fight for Equality)