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June 27, 2011

Rep. Yvette D. Clarke’s Statement on New York Legalizing Gay Marriage

Brooklyn, NY- Today, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke released the following statement on New York State passing legislation to legalize gay marriage: “Today New York became the…
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June 24, 2011

Rep. Yvette D. Clarke’s Statement on Votes Regarding Bills on Libya Conflict

Today, with a vote of 123 to 295 the House of Representatives defeated a H.J. Res. 68 which would have granted President Obama limited authority to us U.S. forces to the conflict in Libya. …
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June 23, 2011

Rep. Yvette D. Clarke Statement on President Obama’s Drawdown Strategy of U.S. Forces in Afghanistan

Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke released the following statement on the drawdown of U.S. forces in Afghanistan: “I applaud President Barack Obama for taking…
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June 20, 2011

Immigration Forum: Keep Families Together

Brooklyn, New York- Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke hosted an immigration forum today to highlight the need for immigration laws that keep families together.  Special guest U.S.…
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June 16, 2011

Rep. Yvette D. Clarke’s Statement on the Resignation of Rep. Anthony Weiner

Washington, DC- Today, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke released the following statement on the resignation of U.S. Rep. Anthony Weiner: “I humbly respect the decision of Rep. Anthony…
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June 16, 2011

Rep. Yvette Clarke’s Opposition Statement on the Passage of the Agriculture Appropriations Act of 2012 and Cuts to the WIC Program

Washington, DC- Today, with a vote of 217 to 203, the House of Representative passed H.R. 2112, the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies…
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