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February 29, 2012

U.S. Rep. Yvette D. Clarke Fights for Underwater Mortgage Holders

Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke, a member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC), joined advocates in New York, Washington, D.C. and Southern California to call on Edward…
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February 29, 2012

TheGrio’s 100: Rep. Yvette Clarke, working on Capitol Hill for a better future for her district

TheGrio’s 100: Rep. Yvette Clarke, working on Capitol Hill for a better future for her district By Keosha Johnson 8:07 AM on 02/29/2012 READ MORE: Congress, House of Representatives,…
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February 21, 2012

Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke’s Statement on the Payroll Tax Cut Continuation Legislation

Yesterday, with a vote of 293 to 132, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 3630, the Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation Act of 2011.  Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke released…
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February 15, 2012

Congresswoman Clarke Disturbed by Acceleration of Stop-and-Frisk Policy

Yesterday, a Wall Street Journal article highlighted that 684,330 people were detained last year by the NYPD carrying out the policy of Stop-and-Frisk.  Almost one in fifteen New…
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February 10, 2012

Haiti’s slow recovery leading to discontent

Haiti’s slow recovery leading to discontent WASHINGTON – The slow pace of rebuilding in Haiti two years after a devastating earthquake has demoralized Haitians and could…
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February 10, 2012

Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke Receives a Perfect Score on the National Environmental Scoreboard Issued by the League of Conservations Voters (LCV)

This week, the League of Conservation Voters (LCV) released their 2011 National Environmental Scoreboard.  Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke earned a perfect 100 percent for her…
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