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February 25, 2011

Rep. Yvette D. Clarke Fights for Better Solutions for NYC Schools

Brooklyn, NY – This week, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke sent a letter to New York City Schools Chancellor Cathleen Black expressing her opposition to the closing and phasing out…
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February 19, 2011

Congress Passes Government Spending Bill

Last night, with a vote of 235 to 189, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 1, the “Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act of 2011,” which funds the government through September…
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February 18, 2011

Rep. Yvette Clarke Calls on Republican Leadership Not to Cut Crucial CDFI Funding in Spending Bill

This week, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke sent a letter to Speaker of the House John Boehner and House Majority Leader Eric Cantor urging them to restore the $200 million cut from the…
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February 9, 2011

Rep. Clarke Expresses Opposition to UN Tax Equalization Refund Act

Today, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke released the following statement expressing her opposition to H.R. 519, the UN Tax Equalization Refund Act on the House Floor: “I rise in strong…
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February 7, 2011

Rep. Clarke’s Statement on Grenada’s 37th Independence Anniversary

Brooklyn, NY- Today, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke released the following statement recognizing the 37th Anniversary of Grenada’s Independence: “Today the Brooklyn Community…
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February 2, 2011

Rep. Clarke Applauds the Implementation of SBA Contracting Program Targeting Women- Owned Small Businesses

Brooklyn, NY – This week, the Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the beginning of the implementation of the Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Federal Contract Program. …
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