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December 8, 2016

Statement on the Nomination of Andrew Puzder as Secretary of Labor

Brooklyn, N.Y. – Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke released the following statement on the nomination of Andrew Puzder as Secretary of the Department of Labor. “As the Chief Executive…
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November 6, 2015

Clarke Celebrates October Jobs Report

“Flatbush Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke today lauded the October Jobs Report from the Department of Labor, which announced that the economy added 271,000 jobs and the unemployment…
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August 7, 2015

Congresswoman Clarke’s Statement on the July Jobs Report

Brooklyn, N.Y. – Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke released the following statement on a report from the Department of Labor announcing that the economy added 215,000 jobs in…
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July 1, 2015

Congresswoman Clarke’s Statement on the Expansion of Overtime Pay Eligibility

Brooklyn, N.Y. – Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke released the following statement on the proposal by President Obama and the Department of Labor to extend overtime pay to nearly five…
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June 17, 2015

Clarke opposes trade agreement

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June 13, 2015

Congresswoman Clarke Opposes Trade Agreement That Theatens American Workers and the Environment

Brooklyn, N.Y. – Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke released the following statement on H.R. 1088, the Trade Adjustment Assistance Act of 2015, which failed to pass in the House of Representatives…
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