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As the calendar and legislative year come to an end I would like to give you brief updates on major issues that we were faced with in Congress. I look forward to your input and wish you happy holidays and a healthy new year!

Excerpt: This agreement is far from perfect, but it prevents Republicans from holding our economy hostage again. However, it fails to eliminate the threat of potentially more irresponsible Republican brinksmanship in the near future over the debt ceiling and allowing our government to pay its bills.

Excerpt: Mel Watt is absolutely the right man to lead the FHFA, especially at a time when the housing recovery remains fragile and housing finance reforms remain at the top of our nation’s legislative priorities.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY), Senior Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee released the following statement on the passing of President Nelson Mandela:

Excerpt: This historic understanding is a diplomatic breakthrough that enhances the value of multilateral cooperation, and directly advances the security interests of the United States and our allies.

Excerpt: If the financial crisis taught us anything, it is that we cannot afford to retreat on consumer rights protection. I therefore applaud my democratic colleagues on the committee for staying united and voting "NO" on all these attempts to weaken the CFPB.