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July 30, 2009
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(WASHINGTON, DC)– Today, Congressman Gregory W. Meeks is hosting a retreat for 90 members of the clergy from his district (NY-6).

July 29, 2009
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(WASHINGTON, DC)–{Congressman Gregory W. Meeks (NY-6) mourns the death of State Senator Olga Mendez, who served constituents from Harlem and the Bronx from 1978 to 2004 as the first Puerto Rican woman elected to the state legislature.

July 1, 2009
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(WASHINGTON, DC)– Congressman Gregory Meeks applauds the decision by the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund and the Inter-American Development Bank to relieve Haiti of their financial obligations, thus eliminating two thirds of Haiti’s outstanding debt burden.

June 26, 2009
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(WASHINGTON, DC)–Today, Congressman Gregory Meeks voted for the American Clean Energy and Security Act that will create millions of new American jobs, limit the pollution that causes climate change and reduces the U.S. dependence on foreign oil. This bill passed by a vote on the House floor of 219 to 212.

June 17, 2009
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(WASHINGTON, DC)– Congressman Gregory W. Meeks joined President Barack Obama today at the White House as he unveiled his plan for reform of the financial regulatory system.

June 15, 2009
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(WASHINGTON, DC)– A new small business lending program under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act will allow small businesses to take out new loans to help with business debts and prevent business closings. This new “America’s Recovery Capital” (ARC) program will allow small businesses to take out loans of $35,000 to pay down existing business debts while paying no interest.

June 10, 2009
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(WASHINGTON, DC)– Mr. Chairman, I rise today with an important amendment to H.R. 2410, the Foreign Relations Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 2010 and 2011. We here in the United States understand all too well that it takes more than just passing laws to ensure equal access to prosperity.

June 10, 2009
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(WASHINGTON, DC)– Today, Congressman Gregory Meeks offered an amendment to the Foreign Relations Authorization Act (H.R. 2410) that passed with bipartisan support on the House Floor. This amendment requires the Secretary of State to report to Congress on bilateral efforts to promote equality and eliminate racial discrimination in the Western Hemisphere.

June 10, 2009
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(WASHINGTON, DC)– Today, Congressman Gregory Meeks voted in favor of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act to help strengthen and repair U.S. relations with other nations. This bill will provide President Obama with the necessary tools and resources to develop a new approach to diplomacy and development efforts internationally.

June 8, 2009
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(WASHINGTON, DC)– Congressman Gregory Meeks and the FCC will host Digital Television Transition Walk-in Clinics that will discuss the DTV Switchover and register consituents of the sixth Congressional district who are in need of a converter box coupon.

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