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June 1, 2012

Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke Celebrates Caribbean American Heritage Month

Today, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke released the following statement in celebration of Caribbean American Heritage Month:   “As a child of Jamaican immigrants whose roots are…
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May 24, 2012

Rep. Yvette D. Clarke’s Statement Celebrating the Memorial Day Holiday

Today, Representative Yvette D. Clarke issued the following statement in celebration of the Memorial Day Holiday: “This Memorial Day, let us all take the time to recognize all of…
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May 16, 2012

U.S. Rep. Yvette D. Clarke Votes Against Passage of H.R. 4970, the Republican Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2012

Today, with a vote of 222 to 205, the House of Representatives passed the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2012.  Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke voted against the measure,…
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May 10, 2012

U.S. Rep. Yvette D. Clarke’s Statement on President Barack Obama’s Support of Same Sex Marriage

Today, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke released the following statement after President Barack Obama, in an interview with ABC News reporter Robin Roberts, stated that he personally…
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May 7, 2012

U.S. Rep. Yvette D. Clarke Denounces Racist Remarks written in N.Y. Post Column

Today, U.S. Representative Yvette D. Clarke released the following statement denouncing a column written by columnist Phil Mushnick in last Friday’s New York Post.  The column…
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May 1, 2012

Rep. Yvette D. Clarke says, “Tell Senate to Vote ‘NO’ on CISPA”

Today Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke released the following statement calling on constituents in the 11th Congressional District of New York add their voices to the conversation…
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