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(WASHINGTON, DC) Congressman Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY) recently welcomed the second Vice President of Colombia's House of Representatives, Congressman Edgar Eulisses Torres, and the Governor of Choc, Julio Ibarguen, in meetings to discuss opportunities and greater parity for African-Colombians. Choc is a state in Colombia, which has more than a 90% African-descendant population.

(WASHINGTON, DC) During a recent trip to Colombia, Congressman Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY) received commitments from President lvaro Uribe Vlez to support phase II of Plan Pacifico, which concentrates investment on Colombia's Pacific Coast, an area that is heavily inhabited by African-Colombian communities.

(ST. ALBANS, NY.) Congressman Gregory W.

Remarks from Congressman Gregory W. Meeks
Asia Foundation, John Hopkins University-SAIS Colloquium
Carnegie Endowment 1779 Mass. Ave.,
Washington, DC
Tuesday, September 26, 2005

(WASHINGTON, DC) Four years ago this month, the City I represent fell victim to a major disaster now infamously known as 9/11. When that happened we received the worlds sympathy and we expected and received the support of the federal government to help us rebuild.

(WASHINGTON, DC) Today, after much deliberation I decided to support the Dominican Republic Central American Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA) because it is the right thing to do for New York City, New York State and the Central American countries. I am confident that we can expect positive economic and social impact from this agreement

(Jamaica, New York)"Today's vote by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on New York City's bid to host the 2012 Summer Olympic games was disappointing but also encouraging for New York's chances for the 2016 games," said U.S. Rep. Gregory W. Meeks (D-Queens) who was the first Member of the Congressional delegation to support the West side Stadium.