February 27, 2020
Op-ed: Youth Tobacco Use Legislation Would Have Unintended Life-or-Death Consequences for Black Tobacco Users
This week marks a critical, life-changing moment for the Black community, specifically for Black tobacco users. The Reversing the Youth Tobacco Epidemic Act (HR 2339) is set for…
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(Op-ed: Youth Tobacco Use Legislation Would Have Unintended Life-or-Death Consequences for Black Tobacco Users)
September 25, 2019
Rep. Clarke’s Statement on Need for Trump Impeachment
Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) made the following statement about her views on impeachment of President Trump after yesterday afternoon’s Caucus meeting:
“With Donald…
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(Rep. Clarke’s Statement on Need for Trump Impeachment)
August 7, 2019
214 Democratic Members Urge McConnell to Hold a Vote on Bipartisan Gun Violence Prevention Legislation Immediately
Call on Senate leader to cancel recess, take action
Washington – Today Gun Violence Prevention Task Force Chairman Mike Thompson (CA-05) and 213 Members of the House Democratic Caucus…
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(214 Democratic Members Urge McConnell to Hold a Vote on Bipartisan Gun Violence Prevention Legislation Immediately)
August 5, 2019
Rep. Clarke Statement on String of Mass Shootings and Massacres in America
Brooklyn, NY — Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) issued the following statement in response to the El Paso, Texas and Dayton, Ohio massacres over the weekend:
“Our country…
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(Rep. Clarke Statement on String of Mass Shootings and Massacres in America)
August 2, 2019
Rep. Clarke Statement on Eric Garner’s Killer’s Lenient Suspension
Brooklyn, NY — Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) issued the following statement in response to Officer Pantaleo’s being suspended from his position at the New York Police…
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(Rep. Clarke Statement on Eric Garner’s Killer’s Lenient Suspension)
July 28, 2019
Rep. Clarke Statement on Mass Shooting in Brownsville
Brooklyn, NY — Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) issued the following statement in response to the shooting last night at the Old Timers Day block party in Brownsville:
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(Rep. Clarke Statement on Mass Shooting in Brownsville)
