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Excerpt: Rep. Carolyn McCarthy says it is time to let someone new step up to the job. The person who follows her will have to step very high to match Carolyn’s stellar record of legislative achievement and constituent service.
Excerpt: The passage of this legislation is paramount to helping middle and lower income Americans pay bills and feed their families while they search for a job.
Congressman Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY), Ranking Member of the House Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit, released the following statement upon the confirmation of Janet Yellen as Chairwoman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve.
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!
December 14, 2013
U.S. Rep. Gregory W. Meeks Sponsors Resolution on Dominican Republic Constitutional Court Decision
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.
December 8, 2013
Rep. Meeks Joins CODEL for South Africa to Attend the
Memorial Services of Nelson Mandela
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.