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January 24, 2011

Rep. Clarke Wishes Brooklyn Residents a Safe Holiday Season and Happy New Year

Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke releases the following statement wishing residents of the 11th Congressional District of New York a safe holiday season and a Happy New Year: “I want…
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January 24, 2011

U.S Rep. Yvette D. Clarke Recognizes the 1st Year Anniversary of Haiti Earthquake

Today, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke released the following statement recognizing the one-year anniversary of the Haitian Earthquake: “Exactly one week from today, we will recognize…
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January 24, 2011

Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke Recognizes the One Year Anniversary of Haiti Earthquake

Today, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke recognized the one year anniversary of the Haitian Earthquake that took place on January 12, 2010: “One year ago, Haiti was hit by one of worst…
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January 24, 2011

House Passes Repeal of Don’t Ask Don’t Tell

Today, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 2965, the Don’t Ask Don’t Tell Repeal (DADT) with a vote of 250 to 175.  This policy allows the U.S military service members to reveal…
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January 24, 2011

The DREAM Act Blocked in the Senate

Today, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke released the following statement after the Senate failed to gain the 60 votes need bring the Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minor…
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January 24, 2011

The James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act Heads to the President’s Desk

Today, the Senate Amendment to H.R. 847, The James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act passed in the House of Representatives with a vote of 206 to 60.  Congresswoman Yvette…
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