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(WASHINGTON, DC)–Congressman Gregory W. Meeks released the following statement today in response to the Homeland Security Secretary, Janet Napolitano’s, announcement to grant Temporary Protected Status (TPS) to Haitians in America as of January 12, 2010:

• The Haiti Earthquake Task Force has set up the following number for Americans seeking information about American citizens in Haiti: 1-888-407-4747. Some callers may receive a recording because of the heavy volume of calls.

(WASHINGTON, DC)– Congressman Gregory W. Meeks released the following statement today in response to today’s horrific earthquake of 7.0 magnitude in Haiti:

(WASHINGTON, DC)– Congressman Gregory W. Meeks and the Congressional Black Caucus members of the Financial Services Committee have actively sought to ensure that H.R. 4173, the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009, contains the necessary inclusions that properly address the African American community in regards to the most recent economic crisis.

(WASHINGTON, DC)–Below is a list of projects and legislative proposals that I have submitted to be considered for inclusion in the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2010. I am posting these items in compliance with Transportation Committee rules and in order to make the process as transparent as possible.

2010 WRDA Projects

(WASHINGTON, DC)– Congressman Gregory W. Meeks released the following statement tonight in response to President Obama’s speech on his strategy for Afghanistan and Pakistan:

(WASHINGTON, DC)– Today, Congressman Gregory W. Meeks co-sponsored a Stress Test and Resolution amendment that was passed in the House Financial Services Committee.