May 25, 2011
Dems to press for end to Afghan war during defense debate
By John T. Bennett – 05/24/11 07:03 PM ET
House Democrats intend to pepper floor debate on a 2012 Pentagon spending measure with amendments and discussions about substantially…
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May 24, 2011
Dems Say GOP’s Medicare Plan Backfiring
Senate Democrats are watching their Republican Senate colleagues squirm as polls show the House GOP plan to dramatically rejigger Medicare is a toxic pill.
Sen. Charles Schumer…
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May 18, 2011
NY lawmakers express concern about derivatives rules
By Peter Schroeder – 05/17/11 12:13 PM ET
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New York lawmakers have concerns about proposed rules on financial…
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May 18, 2011
Keeping Hope Alive in Haiti’s Tent Cities
By Rep. Yvette D. Clarke, Rep. Donald Payne and Rep. Frederica Wilson
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On the afternoon of April 28, a black cloud rumbled over…
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May 17, 2011
Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke Applauds DHS Extending TPS For Haitian Nationals
Washington, DC- Today, the Department of Homeland Security announced the extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti beneficiaries for an additional 18 months beginning…
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May 12, 2011
Senators Re-Introduce the DREAM Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Senators Richard Durbin (IL), Harry Reid (NV), and Robert Menendez (NJ) re-introduced the Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM)…
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