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January 26, 2011

Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke’s Statement on the State of the Union Address

Today, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke released the following statement after President Barack Obama delivered the State of the Union address:   “I commended the President for…
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January 24, 2011

U.S Rep. Yvette D. Clarke Fights To Save HealthCare Reform

Today, a Republican controlled House of Representatives passed H.R. 2 the Repealing the Job-Killing Health Care Law Act with a vote of 245 to 189. Rep. Yvette D. Clarke voted against…
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January 24, 2011

Rep. Clarke Opposes Healthcare Repeal Legislation

Today Congresswoman spoke in opposition to H.R. 2, the Patient’s Rights Repeal Act. She released the following prepared statement expressing her stance on the proposed repeal:…
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January 24, 2011

Rep. Clarke’s Statement on Cipha Sounds’ Derogatory Remarks Made on Hot 97

Last week, Hot 97 FM radio host Cipha Sounds, who’s real name is Mr. Luis Diaz, made an inflammatory statement which he considered to be a joke. He said “the reason I’m HIV negative is…
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January 24, 2011

Rep. Clarke’s statement on the House Passing the Senate Tax Proposal

Late Thursday night, the House of Representatives passed the Senate Tax proposal negotiated by Senate Republicans and President Obama by a vote of 277 to 148. The Senate proposal…
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January 24, 2011

Rep. Yvette D. Clarke Recognizes the Tucson Arizona Shooting

Today, the House of Representatives  brought H.Res. 32, “Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to the tragic shooting in Tucson, Arizona, on January…
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