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Excerpt: I believe this decision underscores the urgency of comprehensive immigration reform and in fact could create an opportunity for a renewed effort if a critical mass of Democrats and Republicans in Congress put partisanship aside

Rep. Meeks is urging all of his constituents and fellow citizens to mark Caribbean Heritage Month 2012 by exploring the rich culture and heritage of the Caribbean community in the United States.

[JAMIACA, N.Y.] – Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, joined by York College faculty, representatives from local elected official’s offices, churches, and students today urged Congress to take steps that would keep interest rates low on need-based student loans for more than 7 million students across the country.

JAMAICA, N.Y.-- Congressman Gregory W. Meeks, (NY-06) a senior member of the House Foreign Affairs, and Financial Service Committees, delivered the keynote at the unveiling of the new Western Union Clearing House kiosk at the Jamaica Business Resource Center (JBRC). Congressman Gregory W. Meeks was joined by Timothy Marshall, Executive Director of Jamaica Business Resource; Timothy Daly, Senior Vice President, Global Public Policy, Western Union; Mario Hernandez, Director of Public Affairs, Western Union; Fred Niehaus, Managing Partner, Interactive Global Solutions; New York State Senator Shirley Huntley, (10th Senatorial District); New York State Assembly Member’s William Scarborough, (D-District 29) and David Weprin, (D-District 24) and a host of local business owners.

WASHINGTON, DC--Congressman Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY) released the following statement for Teacher Appreciation Week.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Gregory W. Meeks (NY-06) a senior member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and its Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific and Global Environment released the following statement calling on all Americans to join in celebrating Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month, which began on May 1:

Excerpt: The President’s plan reinforces Afghanistan’s sovereignty, lays out a path to long term military and non-military cooperation; and envisions an international coalition in support of regional peace, . . .