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Excerpt: Silence about race will not heal our souls or our society. Perhaps the President is right when he says this conversation should start in families, places of worship, workplaces, and campuses. And, as he suggested, perhaps it should also start with each of us asking ourselves ‘if I have wrung enough bias out of myself.’
Excerpt: Our justice system says we must abide by a jury’s decision. But abiding by a jury’s decision does not require that we agree with it — particularly when a verdict may have the effect of sanctioning racial profiling; of depriving African American citizens of standing their ground in asserting their right to walk through any neighborhood in the land without being followed, harassed, or worse, shot by anyone who takes a mind to do so.
Excerpt: I am truly disappointed in my counterparts from across the aisle in failing to protect vulnerable Americans, many of whom are children, disabled, or elderly. This bill is a shameful representation of this Congress and of America
Excerpt: Americans of good will in my district and across the land should welcome these two huge steps forward in our nation’s journey toward a more perfect union.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Gregory W. Meeks (NY) issued the following statement today regarding the Supreme Court's ruling on the Voting Rights Act:
Washington, D.C. – Today, New Democrat Coalition Trade, Critical Infrastructure, and Manufacturing Task Force Co-Chairs Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02), Rep. Gregory Meeks (NY-06), and Rep. Cedric Richmond (LA-02) announced their support for the President’s launch of landmark trade negotiations between the U.S. and European Union (EU) by releasing the following statement:
WASHINGTON, D.C.--Congressman Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY), released the following statement today on the passing of Senator Frank Lautenberg of New Jersey:
Get the facts on how to apply for the NYC and NYS Community Block Grant housing recovery assistance. Presentations by officials from the Mayor's Housing and Recovery Operations and NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
CONGRESSMAN GREGORY W. MEEKS' STATEMENT RECOGNIZING JORDAN
Accompanying the submission of H. Res.222
As New York continues its recovery efforts, I hope that you and your family made it through this terrible time safely. I wanted to pass along some important information, tips, and reminders that may be useful to you during this time.
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5/16/2013
FEMA CONGRESSIONAL ADVISORY