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December 21, 2010

Rep. Yvette D. Clarke Applauds Former President Clinton’s Haitian Small Business Investment Fund

On Thursday, former President Bill Clinton announced the creation of a $20 million Haitian business investment fund backed by international businessmen Frank Guistra and Carlos…
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December 21, 2010

Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke’s Statement on the Sean Bell Settlement

Today, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke released the following statement on the City of New York’s announcement to pay an estimated $7 million settlement in the Sean Bell case: “While…
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December 21, 2010

Congresswoman Clarke Votes to Create Clean Energy Jobs, Reduce Dependence on Foreign Oil

Today, the House of Representative passed H.R. 5019, the Home Star Jobs Bill with a vote of 246-161. Rep. Yvette D. Clarke voted in support of this legislation which boosts the American…
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December 21, 2010

Rep. Yvette D. Clarke Applauds Passage of Key Small Business Bills

The Two Bill Package Would Foster Access to Capital for Brooklyn Small Businesses This week the House of Representative passed two key Small Business bills, H.R. 5297, the Small Business…
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December 21, 2010

Republicans Block Critical 9/11 Health Bill

Clarke Says Republicans Must Put Politics Aside for the Sake of 9/11 Survivors (Washington D.C.) – Yesterday, H.R. 847, the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act,…
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December 21, 2010

Rep. Clarke Votes for Resolution Honoring New Yorkers Who Responded In Attempted Time Square Bombing

Today, the House of Representatives passed H.Res.1320, a resolution honoring those who responded to the attempted Times Square bombing. Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke released…
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