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July 21, 2014

Congresswoman Clarke Urges Full Investigation of Eric Garner’s Death

Brooklyn, N.Y. – Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke released the following statement in support of a full investigation of the death of Eric Garner, a resident of Staten Island who died…
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July 17, 2014

Congresswoman Clarke Hosts Free Clinic for DACA

Brooklyn, N.Y. – Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke hosted a free clinic yesterday where representatives of the New York Immigration Coalition and the New York Legal Assistance Group…
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July 15, 2014

GOVERNOR CUOMO ANNOUNCES $3.6 MILLION IN JOB TRAINING FUNDING

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced $3.6 million to support education and job-training programs that help low-income workers find employment in sectors with significant…
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July 10, 2014

Congresswoman Clarke Supports Job Training for the Twenty-First Century

Brooklyn, N.Y. – Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke released the following statement on the Work Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014, H.R. 803, which will increase our competitiveness…
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July 9, 2014

Congresswoman Clarke Works to Protect Women’s Access to Health Care

Brooklyn, N.Y. – Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke released the following statement on her efforts to protect access to comprehensive health care after Burwell v. Hobby Lobby, in which…
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July 8, 2014

Congresswoman Clarke Protects Our Chemical Facilities From Attack

Brooklyn, N.Y. – Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke spoke today the floor of the House of Representatives in support of H.R. 4007, the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program…
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