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(WASHINGTON, DC)–Congressman Gregory Meeks was sworn into the 111th Congress today by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Speaker Pelosi conducted an individual ceremonial swearing-in ceremony for Rep. Meeks following the en masse oath of office on the floor of the House of Representatives.
(WASHINGTON, DC)– The Bush Administration announced a $17.4 billion loan rescue package to American automotive manufacturers, General Motors and Chrysler. Under the terms of the three year loan package, GM would get $4 billion by Dec. 29 and $5.4 billion by Jan. 16. Chrysler would get $4 billion by Dec. 29. GM would get another $4 billion by Feb.
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(WASHINGTON, DC)–Congressman Gregory W. Meeks congratulates Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton on her acceptance as the nominee for United States Secretary of State. Senator Clinton was elected to the United States Senate by the people of New York on November 7, 2000, after years of public service on behalf of children and families.
(WASHINGTON, DC)–Congressman Gregory Meeks released the following statement regarding the deadly terrorist attacks in Mumbai:
(WASHINGTON, DC)–Congressman Gregory Meeks applauds the Department of Treasury, the Federal Reserve and the FDIC for taking the necessary steps to stabilize the economy and provide protection to U.S. taxpayers. Treasury, the Federal Reserve and the FDIC constructed an agreement with Citigroup to provide a package of guarantees, liquidity access and capital.
(WASHINGTON, DC)–Congressman Gregory Meeks applauds the passage of H.R. 6867, which has passed in the House and Senate and was signed into law by the President. This legislation extends benefits to those who are unemployed by 13 weeks in states with an unemployment rate of at least 6 percent.
(JAMAICA, NY)–Congressman Gregory Meeks applauds the Greater Jamaica Development Corporation for starting phase one of their revitalization project that will help to transform downtown Jamaica.
(WASHINGTON, DC)–The CEOs of General Motors, Ford Motor and Chrysler LLC appeared before the House Financial Services Committee, seeking support from Congress for a $25 billion loan package. The industry is asking for cash to tie them over through the current downturn and is offering the government an equity stake in the companies if they get the help.
(WASHINGTON, DC)–Today, the House Financial Services Committee introduced legislation to help bailout U.S. automakers that are struggling financially by establishing both a short term and long term plan to help make financial ends meet for many of the major U.S. auto manufacturers.