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June 25, 2015

Lawmakers Promise To Take Action After NPR’s Mustard Gas Exposure Report

“This week, NPR has been reporting on World War II veterans who were exposed to mustard gas. The men were used as test subjects in secret experiments conducted by the U.S. military.”…
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June 25, 2015

Congresswoman Clarke’s Statement on the Extension of the Filing Deadline for TPS for Nationals of Liberia, Guinea, and Sierra Leone

Brooklyn, N.Y. – Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke released the following statement on the decision by the Department of Homeland Security to extend the initial registration deadline…
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June 25, 2015

Congresswoman Clarke’s Statement on King v. Burwell

Brooklyn, N.Y. – Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke released the following statement on the decision by the Supreme Court in King v. Burwell to continue subsidies for people enrolled…
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June 24, 2015

Political club honors nine deserving fathers

“A major political club in New York on Sunday conveyed Father’s Day honors on nine community and business advocates at a gala ceremony at Tropical Paradise Ballroom on Utica…
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June 23, 2015

Caribbean-American congresswoman outraged over plans to deport Haitians

“NEW YORK, United States (CMC) – Caribbean American Congresswoman Yvette D Clarke is warning of a “humanitarian crisis” if the Dominican Republic goes ahead with its plans…
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June 22, 2015

Rice, Meeks & Sandy Victims Call on Congress to Stop FEMA Claw Backs

“U.S. Representatives Kathleen Rice and Gregory Meeks held a press conference today with local officials and homeowners to highlight cases in which Superstorm Sandy victims…
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