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June 29, 2011

Rep. Yvette D. Clarke Responds to President Obama’s Remarks on the Economy

Today, President Obama discussed the economy at a press conference at the White House.  Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke released the following statement: “I am pleased that President…
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June 28, 2011

Rep. Yvette D. Clarke Applauds Senate Judiciary Hearing on the Dream Act

Today, the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee held a hearing to discuss the DREAM Act for the first time in ten years. Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke released the following statement: …
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June 28, 2011

Rep. Yvette D. Clarke Applauds NLRB Proposal Working to Ensure Fair Workplace Elections

Today, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke released the following statement praising the National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) proposed rule to improve union workplace elections:…
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June 27, 2011

Rep. Yvette D. Clarke’s Statement on New York Legalizing Gay Marriage

Brooklyn, NY- Today, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke released the following statement on New York State passing legislation to legalize gay marriage: “Today New York became the…
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June 24, 2011

Rep. Yvette D. Clarke’s Statement on Votes Regarding Bills on Libya Conflict

Today, with a vote of 123 to 295 the House of Representatives defeated a H.J. Res. 68 which would have granted President Obama limited authority to us U.S. forces to the conflict in Libya. …
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June 23, 2011

Rep. Yvette D. Clarke Statement on President Obama’s Drawdown Strategy of U.S. Forces in Afghanistan

Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke released the following statement on the drawdown of U.S. forces in Afghanistan: “I applaud President Barack Obama for taking…
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