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Rep. Yvette D. Clarke Highlights 45th Anniversary of Implementation

July 1, 2011

Rep. Yvette D. Clarke Highlights 45th Anniversary of Implementation

Today, Rep. Yvette Clarke announced that July 1st marks the 45th anniversary of the implementation of Medicare.  President Lyndon Johnson signed Medicare into law on July 30, 1965,…
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June 29, 2011

Rep. Yvette D. Clarke Participates in Women’s Forum in Trinidad and Tobago

This week, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke will participate in the Caribbean Regional Colloquium in Trinidad and Tobago.  This conference brings together global stakeholders…
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June 29, 2011

Rep. Yvette D. Clarke Responds to President Obama’s Remarks on the Economy

Today, President Obama discussed the economy at a press conference at the White House.  Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke released the following statement: “I am pleased that President…
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June 28, 2011

Rep. Yvette D. Clarke Applauds Senate Judiciary Hearing on the Dream Act

Today, the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee held a hearing to discuss the DREAM Act for the first time in ten years. Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke released the following statement: …
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June 28, 2011

Rep. Yvette D. Clarke Applauds NLRB Proposal Working to Ensure Fair Workplace Elections

Today, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke released the following statement praising the National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) proposed rule to improve union workplace elections:…
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June 27, 2011

Rep. Yvette D. Clarke’s Statement on New York Legalizing Gay Marriage

Brooklyn, NY- Today, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke released the following statement on New York State passing legislation to legalize gay marriage: “Today New York became the…
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