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July 29, 2011

Rep. Yvette D. Clarke’s Statement on Republican Debt-Ceiling Proposal

Today, the House of Representative passed H.Res.  383,   Speaker Boehner’s Short Term Default Act.  Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke released the follow statement: “It is no secret…
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July 29, 2011

Rep. Yvette D. Clarke’s Statement on the Anniversary of the Arizona SB 1070 Law

Washington, D.C. – Today, the New York Immigration Coalition hosted a rally marking the one year anniversary of the introduction of the Arizona SB 1070 law being enacted. Congresswoman…
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July 21, 2011

Rep. Yvette D. Clarke Co-Author’s Letter to President Obama Opposing the HALT Act

Today, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (D-NY) joined Congressman Luis Gutierrez (D-IL) and Congressman Mike Honda (D-CA) in authoring a letter to President Barack Obama denouncing…
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July 20, 2011

Rep. Yvette D. Clarke Votes against the Cut, Cap and Balance Act

Yesterday, Rep. Yvette D. Clarke voted against H.R. 2560, the Cut, Cap and Balance Act.  She released the following statement: “It is unfortunate that the Republican Majority in…
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July 14, 2011

Rep. Yvette D. Clarke Joins Democrats in Condemning the HALT Act

Washington, DC- Today, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (D-NY) joined Congressman Luis Gutierrez (D-IL) and other Members of Congress in condemning the HALT (Hinder the Administration’s…
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July 13, 2011

Rep. Yvette Clarke’s Statement on the Death of Leibby Kletzky

Washington, DC- Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke today released the following statement on the tragic death of eight-year-old Leibby Kletzky: “With the people of central Brooklyn,…
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