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Press Releases

February 16, 2012


Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) delivered the following remarks today at a press conference regarding the 47th anniversary of the Selma-Montgomery marches and an upcoming march, this year, to commemorate that civil rights milestone:


January 23, 2012


Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement regarding the President’s State of the Union address:


December 21, 2011


Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) commented today on charges that were filed in the case of Private Danny Chen:


December 20, 2011


Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) commented today during debate on the House floor over legislation to extend the payroll tax holiday:


November 18, 2011

Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) spoke on the House floor today regarding the Republican so-called "Balanced Budget Amendment." Following are her remarks:


October 21, 2011

Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) commented today on the President's announcement that U.S. troops will fully exit Iraq by the end of the year: