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Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke’s Statement on the Swearing-In of New Jamaican Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller

January 6, 2012

Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke’s Statement on the Swearing-In of New Jamaican Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller

Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke released the following statement regarding the swearing-in of Jamaican Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller: “I congratulate Portia Simpson Miller…
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December 23, 2011

Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke’s Statement on the Passage of the Payroll Tax Cut Extension

Today, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke released the following statement regarding the passage of the two month extension of the Payroll Tax Cut:   “Today, the voices of the American…
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December 20, 2011

Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke’s Statement on Republicans Not Voting to Extend the Payroll Tax Cut Extension

Washington, D.C. – Today, by a vote of 229-193, the House Republicans voted against extending the Payroll Tax Cut Extension.  Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke released the following…
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December 20, 2011

Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke’s Statement on the Death of Officer Peter Figoski

Washington, DC – Yesterday, thousands of mourners gathered to honor the life of New York City Police Officer Peter Figoski, who was killed in the line of duty.  Congresswoman Yvette…
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December 16, 2011

Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke’s Statement on the FY 2012 Omnibus Appropriations Bill

Today, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke released the following statement regarding H.R. 2055, the FY 2012 Omnibus Appropriations Bill:   “As a Member of the Homeland Security Committee…
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December 15, 2011

Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke’s Statement on the FY 2012 Defense Authorization Bill

Yesterday, with a vote of 283-136, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 1540, FY 2012 Defense Authorization Bill. Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke released the following statement…
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