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November 11, 2014

Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke’s Statement in Honor of Veterans Day

Brooklyn, N.Y. – Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke released the following statement in honor of Veterans Day: “Today, we honor the men and women who as members of the armed forces have…
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November 4, 2014

Congresswoman Clarke’s Statement on the Passing of Jonathan P. Hicks

Brooklyn, N.Y. – Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke released the following statement on the passing of Jonathan P. Hicks, who in a distinguished career in journalism reported for the…
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October 30, 2014

Congresswoman Clarke’s Statement on the Second Anniversary of Hurricane Sandy

Brooklyn, N.Y. – Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke released the following statement on the Second Anniversary of Hurricane Sandy, which devastated much of southern Brooklyn and the…
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October 28, 2014

Congresswoman Clarke’s Statement to Commemorate the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act

Brooklyn, N.Y. – Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke released the following statement commemorating five years since President Barack Obama signed into law the Matthew Shepard and…
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October 24, 2014

Congresswoman Clarke’s Statement on Social Security Cost of Living Adjustment for 2015

Brooklyn, N.Y. – Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke released the following statement on the cost of living adjustment (COLA) to Social Security benefits, which will increase monthly…
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October 24, 2014

Congresswoman Clarke’s Statement on the Diagnosis of Ebola in New York City

Brooklyn, N.Y. – Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke released the following statement on the diagnosis of a Manhattan doctor with the Ebola virus. “Late Thursday evening, we learned…
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