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June 3, 2011

Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke’s Statement on Homeland Security Appropriations Act

Yesterday, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 2017, the FY 2012 Homeland Security Appropriations Act with a vote of 231 to 188.  Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke released the…
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June 1, 2011

Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke Celebrates Caribbean-American Heritage Month

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke released the following statement in celebration of Caribbean-American Heritage Month : “As a Brooklyn native whose…
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May 27, 2011

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

Washington, D.C. – Today, Representative Yvette D. Clarke issued the following statement in celebration of the Memorial Day Holiday: “On Memorial Day, we take time to recognize…
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May 26, 2011

Rep. Yvette D. Clarke Applauds New Policy on NYC DOE International Teachers Visa Renewal Process

Today, the New York City Department of Education (NYC DOE) announced that they are changing their policy on visa renewal for international teachers.  In the past, school principals…
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May 26, 2011

House Passes Defense Authorization Bill with Amendment Co-sponsored by Rep. Clarke

Today, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 1540, the FY 2012 National Defense Authorization Bill with a vote of 322 to 96.  This bill authorizes the budget for the Department…
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May 26, 2011

Members of Congress Outraged Over Camp Destructions by Haitian Police

Washington, DC—On Wednesday, May 25, 2011, Rep. Donald M. Payne (NJ), Rep. Yvette D. Clarke (NY), Rep. Frederica Wilson (FL), and Rep. Maxine Waters (CA) made a joint statement in…
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