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December 21, 2010

Rep. Yvette D. Clarke Fighting to Improve Our Nation’s Education

Today, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke participated in the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s (CBCF) Education Brain Trust at the 40th Annual Legislative Conference. There,…
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December 21, 2010

Rep. Clarke’s Statement on the Cholera Outbreak in Haiti

In response to the recent cholera outbreak that has hit Haiti Congresswoman Clarke released the following statement: “I am deeply saddened and concerned by the outbreak of Cholera…
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December 21, 2010

Rep. Clarke’s statement on TSA’s New Airport Enhanced Security Screening Regulations

U.S. Rep. Yvette D. Clarke released the following statement about the new enhanced security screening measures put in place by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA):…
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December 21, 2010

Rep. Clarke’s Applauds the Passage of HR 5026, The GRID Act

Today, HR 5026, The Grid Reliability and Infrastructure Defense Act (GRID Act), passed the House of Representatives under suspension of the rules. The bill is similar to the Committee…
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December 21, 2010

Clarke Votes to Address Crack and Cocaine Sentencing Disparities

House Passes the Fair Sentencing Act Today, the House of Representatives passed S. 1789, the Fair Sentencing Act. This legislation reduces the sentencing disparity between crack…
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December 21, 2010

Rep. Yvette D. Clarke’s Statement on Arrest Made in Time Square Foiled Bombing Plot

Today, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke, Chairwoman of the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Emerging Threats, Cybersecurity and Science and Technology, released the following…
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