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113th Congress

March 7, 2014

Congresswoman Clarke’s Statement of the February Jobs Report

Brooklyn, N.Y. – Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke released the following statement after the U.S Department of Labor released the jobs report for the month of February, which indicated…
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March 7, 2014

Congresswoman Clarke Urges Vote on Unemployment Benefits for Veterans

Brooklyn, N.Y. –Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke has asked for a vote to extend unemployment insurance based on a report from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities which determined…
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March 5, 2014

Congresswoman Clarke Commends Mayor de Blasio’s Decision to Maintain Ban on Racial Profiling

Brooklyn, N.Y. – Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke released the following statement on the announcement by Mayor Bill de Blasio that New York City will allow a law prohibiting racial…
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March 5, 2014

Congresswoman Clarke Votes to Limit Flood Insurance Premiums

Brooklyn, N.Y. – Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke released on following statement on her vote to limit drastic increases in flood insurance premiums. Policies sold to homeowners…
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March 4, 2014

Congresswoman Clarke’s Statement on the Extension of Temporary Protected Status

Brooklyn, N.Y. – Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke released the following statement commending the Department of Homeland Security on its decision to extend Temporary Protected…
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March 3, 2014

Brooklyn Botanic Garden Named Finalist For 2014 National Medal for Museum and Library Service

Brooklyn, NY—Brooklyn Botanic Garden (BBG) has been named one of 30 finalists for the 2014 National Medal for Museum and Library Service, as announced today by (IMLS) in Washington,…
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