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The DREAM Act Blocked in the Senate

January 24, 2011

The DREAM Act Blocked in the Senate

Today, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke released the following statement after the Senate failed to gain the 60 votes need bring the Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minor…
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January 24, 2011

The James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act Heads to the President’s Desk

Today, the Senate Amendment to H.R. 847, The James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act passed in the House of Representatives with a vote of 206 to 60.  Congresswoman Yvette…
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December 21, 2010

The Seniors Protection Act Fails to Pass the House

Republicans Block Measure that Provides the One Time Payment of $250 for Seniors Today, Representative Yvette D. Clarke released the following statement after House Republicans…
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December 21, 2010

Rep. Clarke Calls on the House to Pass the DREAM Act

Today, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke released the following statement on as the House Floor in support of the DREAM Act: “Madame Speaker, I rise today in full support of the DREAM…
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December 21, 2010

The DREAM Act Passes the House of Representatives

Today, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke released the following statement after the House passed the Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minor (DREAM) Act: “Today marks a…
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December 21, 2010

Senate Fails to Pass the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act

Today, Senate Republicans voted to block the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act. This important piece of legislation would have provided medical monitoring and treatment…
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