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June 9, 2014

Congresswoman Clarke’s Statement on the May Jobs Report

Brooklyn, N.Y. – Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke released the following statement on a report from the Department of Labor that the United States added 217,000 jobs in May, reducing…
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June 4, 2014

Congresswoman Clarke Celebrates LGBT Pride Month

Brooklyn, N.Y. – Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke released the following statement in honor of LGBT Pride Month, which Brooklynites will celebrate with a parade on June 7, 2014 on Fifth…
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May 30, 2014

Congresswoman Clarke Urges Access to Justice for Every American

Brooklyn, N.Y. – Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke released the following statement on a letter she and several colleagues sent to Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson to share…
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May 29, 2014

Statement on the Investigation of Inadequate Health Care at VA Hospitals

Brooklyn, N.Y. – Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke released the following statement on the investigation of allegations that the Veterans Administration provided inadequate medical…
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May 28, 2014

Statement of the Passing of Dr. Maya Angelou

Brooklyn, N.Y. – Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke released the following statement on the passing of Dr. Maya Angelou, the celebrated author of “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings” who…
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May 27, 2014

Congresswoman Clarke’s Statement in Celebration of Memorial Day

Brooklyn, N.Y. – Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke released the following statement in honor of those brave military patriots who gave their lives for our nation, to protect and preserve…
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