Press Releases

Congressman Gregory W. Meeks Reacts to President Obama's Plan for Afghanistan

May 3, 2012

Excerpt: The President’s plan reinforces Afghanistan’s sovereignty, lays out a path to long term military and non-military cooperation; and envisions an international coalition in support of regional peace, . . .

Meeks Introduces Resolution to Commend the Government of Turkey

May 2, 2012

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Congressman Meeks introduces resolution to commend the government of Turkey for its efforts to facilitate, host and care for refugees fleeing the Assad regime's escalating violence in Syria.

Meeks' Statement on Save the Dream Coming to New York City

April 26, 2012

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Excerpt: Families facing foreclosure will be able to meet face-to-face with their lenders to possibly modify their mortgage payments and interest rates.

Meeks' Bill to Award the Congressional Gold Medal to Raoul Wallenberg Passes House Unanimously

April 26, 2012

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Excerpt: Through passage of this legislation, Congress can honor a true humanitarian for the sake of his family and the thousands of survivors who owe their lives to him.

On the Retirement of Congressman Edolphus Towns

April 26, 2012

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Jamaica, N.Y.--Congressman Gregory W. Meeks, (D-NY) of the Sixth Congressional District released the following statement on the retirement of Congressman Edolphus Towns:

Meeks Named Co-Chair of Malaria Caucus

April 26, 2012

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WASHINGTON, D.C.— Congressmen Gregory Meeks (D-NY) has been announced as the new Co-Chairman of the Congressional Malaria and Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) Caucus. Meeks joins Co-Chairman Jeff Fortenberry (R-NE) for the 112th Congress.

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Congressman Gregory W. Meeks Statement on the Export-Import Bank Vote in the Senate

March 20, 2012

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(WASHINGTON, DC)—Congressman Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY), a senior member of the House Financial Services Committee, released the following statement on Republicans rejecting an amendment today to reauthorize the Export-Import Bank, which provides vital support for American workers and businesses:

Congressman Gregory W. Meeks Praises President Obama for Having Kept His Promise to End the War On the Ninth Anniversary of the Beginning of the Iraq War

March 19, 2012

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Honoring the Service of the More than 1.5 Million Americans Who Served in Iraq and the Memory of the Nearly 4,500 Americans Who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice

Congressman Gregory W. Meeks on the Federal Reserve’s March 2012 Stress Tests

March 15, 2012

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(WASHINGTON, DC)--Congressman Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY), a senior member of the House Financial Services Committee, released the following statement on the Federal Reserve’s recent stress tests:

Congressman Gregory W. Meeks Votes in favor of the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act

March 8, 2012

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(WASHINGTON, DC)—Congressman Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY), a senior member of the House Financial Services Committee, released the following statement on his vote in favor of HR 3606, the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act: