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114th Congress

October 23, 2015

Congresswoman Clarke Commends Lower Rates for Inmate Calling Services

Brooklyn, N.Y. – Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke released the following statement on the decision by the Federal Communications Commission to reduce the cost of telephone calls…
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October 23, 2015

Congresswoman Clarke Commends FCC Rule to Support Diversity in Media

Brooklyn, N.Y. – Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke released the following statement on a decision by the Federal Communications Commission that will support diversity in media by…
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October 23, 2015

Protest over anti-Haitian job posting

“Caribbean American legislators in New York have expressed outrage over a job listing published in the New City Pennysaver that specifically excludes individuals who are…
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October 23, 2015

Nation’s capital celebrates Brooklyn

“U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer (at podium), a Brooklyn native, joined his colleagues in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday to celebrate Brooklyn with a night recognizing the borough.”  …
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October 21, 2015

Bichotte, Clarke Call On Feds To Investigate Upstate Discrimination

“Midwood Assemblywoman Rodneyse Bichotte yesterday lambasted a healthcare employer and an upstate Pennysaver that allegedly violated Federal civil rights laws for advertising…
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October 20, 2015

Clarke: NYPD responds to 770 domestic violence calls daily

“The NYPD responds to a staggering number of domestic violence reports — 770 every day — according to U.S. Rep. Yvette Clarke, who recently held a forum with experts and elected…
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