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  • Beloved Crown Heights Rabbi and Wife Murdered in Mumbai Attacks
    Nov 28, 2008 - “I am deeply saddened to learn of the loss of Rabbi Holtzberg and his wife Rivka, two pillars of the Crown Heights community and Lubavitch Hasidic movement. The hearts and prayers of all of Brooklyn are with their families, especially their son Moshe who thankfully escaped unharmed during the hostag... More
  • Clarke Elected Congressional Black Caucus Whip
    Nov 19, 2008 - “As the youngest black woman serving in Congress, I am honored to be chosen by my esteemed colleagues to serve as Whip for the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) for this upcoming Congress. I thank outgoing Chairwoman Kilpatrick and the rest of the leaders of the CBC in the 110th Congress for their st... More
  • STATEMENT OF CONGRESSWOMAN YVETTE D. CLARKE on the opening of the AIDS Vaccine Design and Development Laboratory in Brooklyn
    Nov 12, 2008 - It is clear that HIV/AIDS is a global epidemic. Lives have been extended by antiretroviral drugs, but globally, at least 70% of those who need ARVs do not have access to them. What we need is a vaccine to protect those at risk from contracting HIV in the first place. There are an estimated 7,000 peo... More
  • Rep. Clarke to Host Community Job Fair
    Oct 29, 2008 - Rep. Clarke made the following remarks regarding the upcoming event: “In these challenging economic times, with many workers facing reduced hours and salary cuts, many working families and individuals in Brooklyn are looking for extra resources to make ends meet. Others have been downsized or laid o... More
  • Rep. Yvette D. Clarke To Meet With H.E. Zeljko Komsic, Member of the Presidency, Bosnia and Herzegovina
    Oct 22, 2008 - Congresswoman Clarke made the following remarks in anticipation of the meeting:“Following independence from Yugoslavia in 1992, Bosnia and Herzegovina suffered three years of brutal war, which created deep division among the three major ethnic groups within the country. Many Bosnians arrived in New ... More
  • Clarke Statement on the Emergency Economic Stabilization
    Sep 29, 2008 - Today, U.S. Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-11) released the following statement regarding the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, H.R. 3997: “This bailout is the brainchild of the Bush Administration, which once again is gambling with people’s lives. Although we don’t know whether this... More
  • Clarke Out Front on Infrastructure Stimulus Plan
    Sep 26, 2008 - This bill is part two of the economic stimulus and provides $60.8 billion for programs intended to help stimulate job creation and job creation and economic growth. The bill passed the House with a vote of 264 to 158. On February 13, 2008, Rep. Clarke addressed the House Floor during the 30 Somethi... More
  • Clarke Host Townhalls for Economic Stimulus Rebates
    Sep 17, 2008 - th Congressional district that have not filed to receive their economic stimulus rebate. “Several hard working individuals and retirees are unaware that they may be eligible to receive an economic stimulus rebate,” stated Rep. Clarke. “I’m delighted to bring these services directly to the community.... More
  • Rep. Clarke Returns to Haiti
    Sep 12, 2008 - The trip is hosted by Rep. Kendrick Meek, of Florida and will include meetings with President René Préval, Embassy officials and a site visit to various areas damaged by the recent storms. Earlier today Rep. Clarke issued a statement urging the United States to increase aid following a series of na... More
  • Clarke Urges U.S. to Increase Aid to Haiti
    Sep 12, 2008 - U.S. Rep. Yvette D. Clarke (NY-11), issued the following statement today urging the U.S. to increase aid to the nation of Haiti following the devastation of recent natural disasters. “Just a few months ago, several of my colleagues and I joined voices in urging the U.S. to do more for the resilient ... More
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