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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(Congress Passes Government Spending Bill)
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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(Rep. Yvette Clarke Calls on Republican Leadership Not to Cut Crucial CDFI Funding in Spending Bill)
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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(Rep. Clarke Expresses Opposition to UN Tax Equalization Refund Act)
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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(Rep. Clarke’s Statement on Grenada’s 37th Independence Anniversary)
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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(Rep. Clarke Applauds the Implementation of SBA Contracting Program Targeting Women- Owned Small Businesses)
February 1, 2011
Rep. Clarke Expresses Concern about School Closures in Brooklyn
“New York City Should Build Up These Schools…Not Tear Them Down!”
Brooklyn, NY – Today, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke released the following statement expressing her concern about…
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(Rep. Clarke Expresses Concern about School Closures in Brooklyn)
