March 27, 2014
Congresswomen speak out on Hobby Lobby contraception lawsuit
“Members of Brooklyn’s congressional delegation were watching the U.S. Supreme Court arguments over employer-funded contraception for women with great interest on Tuesday…
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March 26, 2014
Flatbush group honors officials
“The Council of Jewish Organizations of Flatbush celebrated its 35th annual Community Legislative Breakfast last Sunday, hosting elected officials from as close by as Borough…
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March 25, 2014
Clarke rips court decision to disenfranchise voters
“Brooklyn Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke has blasted the decision of the U.S. District Court in Wichita, Kansas requiring the federal government to assist Kansas and Arizona…
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March 20, 2014
City settles in FDNY discrimination case
“This week, the city settled the second part of the Vulcan Society lawsuit. The settlement of the seven-year-old case topped a long and grueling legal fight by the Vulcan Society.…
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March 19, 2014
Women’s History Month 2014: Brooklyn Congresswoman Gets Inspiration from Activist Mom
NY1 continues its week-long series of women in government and politics with a profile of Rep. Yvette Clarke, a congresswoman from Brooklyn who says she is inspired by her activist…
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March 17, 2014
Caribbean-American congresswoman lauds US review of deportations to the region
“Caribbean American Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke has commended United States President Barack Obama for ordering a review of deportations to the Caribbean and other countries.”…
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