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February 14, 2013

U.S. Rep. Yvette D. Clarke Urges Republicans to Reauthorize Violence Against Women Act

Today, U.S. Representative Yvette D. Clarke called on Republicans in the House of Representatives to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act, which was supported by a bipartisan…

February 13, 2013

U.S. Rep. Yvette D. Clarke Applauds President Obama’s State of the Union Address

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representative Yvette D. Clarke commended President Obama’s proposals in his State of the Union Address on Tuesday to restore the middle class economy, preserve…

February 8, 2013

NYC Congressional Delegation Urges Federal Government to Aid in Remediation of Mold in Wake of Superstorm Sandy

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Representatives Yvette D. Clarke, Jerrold Nadler and members of the New York City Congressional Delegation have called for immediate action on behalf…

February 7, 2013

U.S. Rep. Yvette D. Clarke Lauds FEMA, Calls for Permanent Housing Solution

U.S. Representative Yvette D. Clarke issued the following statement commending the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on the 14-day extension to the Transitional Sheltering…

February 5, 2013

U.S. Rep. Yvette D. Clarke Challenges President Obama and Colleagues to Include African Diaspora in Immigration Debate

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representative Yvette D. Clarke issued the following statement calling on the Obama Administration and her colleagues in Congress to expand the face of immigration…

February 4, 2013

U.S. Rep. Yvette D. Clarke Honors Black History Month

BROOKLYN, NY – U.S. Representative Yvette D. Clarke issued the following statement in honor of Black History Month. “As we celebrate Black History Month, we recognize the contributions…