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August 2, 2011

Rep. Yvette D. Clarke’s Statement on the House Vote on the Debt-Ceiling Legislation

Today the House of Representatives voted on S. 365 – “Budget Control Act of 2011,” legislation to cut the nations deficit and to raise the debt ceiling.  Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke…
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July 30, 2011

Rep. Yvette D. Clarke Highlights 46th Anniversary of Medicare

Today marks the 46th anniversary of when the Medicare program was enacted by President Lyndon Johnson signed into law in 1965.  “Creating Medicare was one of the proudest achievements…
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July 29, 2011

Rep. Yvette D. Clarke’s Statement on Republican Debt-Ceiling Proposal

Today, the House of Representative passed H.Res.  383,   Speaker Boehner’s Short Term Default Act.  Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke released the follow statement: “It is no secret…
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July 29, 2011

Rep. Yvette D. Clarke’s Statement on the Anniversary of the Arizona SB 1070 Law

Washington, D.C. – Today, the New York Immigration Coalition hosted a rally marking the one year anniversary of the introduction of the Arizona SB 1070 law being enacted. Congresswoman…
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July 28, 2011

King Hearing on Somali Radicalization Struggles to Stay on Track

King Hearing on Somali Radicalization Struggles to Stay on Track Wednesday, July 27, 2011 By Arun Venugopal Rep. Peter King conducted the third in his series of hearings examining…
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July 22, 2011

Republicans Fight To Weaken Consumer Financial Protection Agency, Obama Threatens Veto

Republicans Fight To Weaken Consumer Financial Protection Agency, Obama Threatens Veto Obama Cfpb Cordray Republicans By JIM ABRAMS   07/21/11 02:20 PM ET   AP WASHINGTON —…
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