Rep. Clarke Expresses Opposition to UN Tax Equalization Refund Act

February 9, 2011

Rep. Clarke Expresses Opposition to UN Tax Equalization Refund Act

Today, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke released the following statement expressing her opposition to H.R. 519, the UN Tax Equalization Refund Act on the House Floor: “I rise in strong…

February 7, 2011

Rep. Clarke’s Statement on Grenada’s 37th Independence Anniversary

Brooklyn, NY- Today, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke released the following statement recognizing the 37th Anniversary of Grenada’s Independence: “Today the Brooklyn Community…

February 2, 2011

Rep. Clarke Applauds the Implementation of SBA Contracting Program Targeting Women- Owned Small Businesses

Brooklyn, NY – This week, the Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the beginning of the implementation of the Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Federal Contract Program. …

February 1, 2011

Rep. Clarke Expresses Concern about School Closures in Brooklyn

“New York City Should Build Up These Schools…Not Tear Them Down!” Brooklyn, NY – Today, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke released the following statement expressing her concern about…

January 31, 2011

Rep. Yvette D. Clarke’s Statement on Black History Month

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke released the following statement to commemorate the observance of Black History Month in February: “During Black History…

January 28, 2011

Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke Recognizes the 2nd Year Anniversary of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act

Washington, DC- Tomorrow marks the second anniversary of the signing of the Lily Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009, the first bill President Obama signed into law. In honor of this anniversary,…