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June 11, 2020

Clarke, Rose Push for Ft. Hamilton Streets to be Renamed from Confederate Generals

Congressmembers call for Stonewall Jackson Drive and General Lee Avenue to be renamed to honor of African American soldiers who bravely fought for the United States of America BROOKLYN,…
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June 11, 2020

Clarke Delivers Legislation That Calls for Renaming Of Military Bases and Other Property Named After Confederate Leaders

Washington, D.C. – Today Rep. Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) brought forth legislation to require all Department of Defense (DOD) property that is named after Confederate leaders to be…
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June 6, 2020

Clarke Responds to 2 NYPD Officers’ Suspensions

Brooklyn, NY—Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) issued the following statement in response to the suspension of NYPD Officer Vincent J. D’Andraia and his commanding…
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June 3, 2020

Clarke Responds to 45’s Handling of Protestors Seeking Justice

Brooklyn, NY—Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) issued the following statement in response to the Trump Administration’s mishandling of recent instances of targeted police…
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June 2, 2020

Congresswoman Clarke Helps Bring 2 New COVID Test & Trace Locations to Brooklyn

Brooklyn, NY—This week two new COVID-19 test & trace locations will be calling Brooklyn home. Congresswoman Clarke has been working diligently in making sure the need for her…
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June 1, 2020

Clarke Talks Weekend Protests, Police Brutality on Cheddar News

Watch the video here Transcript of Yvette D. Clarke’s June 1st Interview on Cheddar TV’s Closing Bell: Cheddar News’ Brad Smith: Joining me now is Yvette D. Clarke of New York. Thank…
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