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113th Congress

September 30, 2014

NY Delegation Looks to Justice Dept.’s Future as Holder Addresses Congressional Black Caucus

Members of the New York Congressional Delegation are reflecting on Attorney General Eric Holder’s tenure at the Justice Department but also looking ahead to the agency’s…
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September 30, 2014

Odd Coalitions, Unusual Fractures in Syria, Continuing Resolution Votes (Video)

The House fractured along untraditional lines Wednesday, voting 319-108 to pass a continuing resolution to fund the government and 273-156 to adopt an amendment arming Syrian rebels.…
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September 30, 2014

GYV summit highlights link between education, sustainable development

A recent summit organized jointly by the Journalists and Writers Foundation (GYV) and the United Nations in New York has highlighted the correlation between education and sustainable…
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September 25, 2014

Statement on Attorney General Eric Holder’s Retirement

Brooklyn, N.Y. – Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke released the following statement on the announcement that Attorney General Eric Holder, the first African American to hold the position,…
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September 24, 2014

Congresswoman Clarke Applauds Fair Tax Rules for Corporations

Brooklyn, N.Y. – Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke released the following statement on the announcement that the Department of the Treasury will develop rules to prevent corporate…
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September 17, 2014

Congresswoman Clarke Opposes the McKeon Amendment

Brooklyn, N.Y. – Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke released the following statement regarding her “no” vote on the McKeon amendment. The legislation authorizes the…
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