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Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez released the following statement regarding the President’s new initiative to reduce gun violence. Velázquez also spoke today at a Democratic Steering and Policy Committee on the topic.

“For those of us in New York’s 7th Congressional district, the tragedy of gun violence recently hit home with the death of Raphael Ward, a sixteen year old boy who was fatally shot in the Lower East Side.

Washington, DC –New Yorkers affected by Hurricane Sandy will soon receive badly needed resources from the federal government as last night the House of Representatives approved $9.7 billion in relief funding. Included with these resources were two policy initiatives advocated by Congresswoman Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY).

Washington, DC –Congresswoman Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) delivered the following remarks today on the House floor, calling for an extension of unemployment insurance benefits:

"Mr. Speaker, because of the House Republican Leadership's inaction, three days after Christmas, 127,000 New Yorkers were cut off from their jobless benefits. Every week in 2014, another 5,100 working families in New York lose unemployment compensation. These families are struggling to make ends meet and put food on the table.

Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) issued the following statement regarding Raphael Ward, a 16-year-old boy who was fatally shot in the Lower East Side on Friday.

Washington, DC – With the 113th Congress officially convening today, Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) introduced a package of six bills. The legislation touches a range of issue areas important to New Yorkers, including health care, retirement security and capital formation for small businesses.

“With the reelection of President Obama and a new Congress, I look forward to an active legislative session,” Velázquez said. “While these bills are just a start, they address some of the key priorities facing New Yorkers.”

Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement today, calling on the House of Representatives to take up legislation providing relief for areas affected by Hurricane Sandy:

“It is unconscionable that Congress would leave town without addressing the unprecedented damages from Hurricane Sandy.

Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement today:

“In the wake of this unthinkable tragedy, it is time for a new national conversation about the role of guns in American life. The President was correct in his assessment that we can no longer tolerate these tragedies and in calling for swift action on this issue.”

Washington, DC –Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) joined fellow Puerto Ricans today in condemning the murder of Jose Enrique Gomez, a 34 year old publicist who lost his life in a gruesome attack in early November. Velázquez also took issue with the television gossip program 'La Comay', which had intimated in one its broadcasts that Gomez's death was due to his private life. The following may be attributed to Velázquez: