Press Releases

Congressman Gregory W. Meeks Statement on Ambassador Rice

December 14, 2012

Excerpt: Politics should never come before what is best for America. Unfortunately, Senate Republicans are still willing to put politics before progress, and this time around a stalwart public servant was their target

STATEMENT OF CONGRESSMAN GREGORY W. MEEKS SENATE COMMITTEE ON THE ENVIRONMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS HEARING, “SANDY AND ITS IMPACTS: A LOCAL PERSPECTIVE”

December 3, 2012

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STATEMENT OF CONGRESSMAN GREGORY W. MEEKS

SENATE COMMITTEE ON THE ENVIRONMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS

HEARING, “SANDY AND ITS IMPACTS: A LOCAL PERSPECTIVE”

Thursday, November 29, 2012

Rep. Meeks and Rockaway Residents Celebrate Thanksgiving

November 30, 2012

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Rep. Meeks and Rockaway Residents Celebrate Thanksgiving

Grimm-Meeks Bill Becomes Law, Signed by President Obama

November 29, 2012

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Excerpt: H.R. 2606 is estimated to generate approximately $265 million in construction activity, almost 300 local construction jobs, and about $8 million in annual local property taxes.

U.S. Representatives Gregory W. Meeks and Michael G. Grimm Applaud House Passage of Russia Trade and Human Rights Bill

November 16, 2012

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Excerpt: Russian consumer market provides significant opportunities for U.S. companies and workers.

U.S. Rep Meeks Statement on the Rocket Attacks Against Israel

November 15, 2012

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Excerpt: I want to express in the strongest terms possible that Israel has an absolute right to defend itself against such attacks.

Representatives Gregory W. Meeks and Michael G. Grimm Joint Statement on President Barack Obama’s Visit to New York to Review Hurricane Sandy Restoration and Recovery Efforts

November 14, 2012

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Excerpt: On behalf of our resilient constituencies, we would welcome a visit from the President to our communities as he assesses the damage from the storm.

Myth vs. Fact FEMA Rumors Clarified

November 5, 2012

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Myth vs. Fact FEMA Rumors Clarified

Myth #1: There have been recent blog posts and social media traffic expressing that FEMA is out of bottled water.

UPDATE: Hurricane Sandy important information and resources for constituents

November 5, 2012

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As New York continues its recovery efforts, I hope that you and your family made it through this terrible time safely. I wanted to pass along some important information, tips, and reminders that may be useful to you during this time.

UPDATE (Nov. 3): Hurricane Sandy important information and resources for constituents

November 3, 2012

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