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Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) issued the following statement regarding the enactment of legislation in New York to recognize same sex marriage:

Washington, DC –Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) spoke on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives regarding a privileged resolution to end the war in Afghanistan. Below are her remarks.

"I rise in support of this important resolution.

Washington, DC –Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) spoke on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives regarding legislation that would terminate the Neighborhood Stabilization Program. Below are her remarks.

Washington, DC - Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) commented on passage of legislation in the U.S. House to repeal the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy:

“Today’s passage of H.R. 2965, Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell Repeal Act, was a huge step forward in the civil rights fight for the GLBT community. I applaud its passage and was proud to support the legislation.”

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) spoke on the floor of the House of Representatives today during debate on H.R. 847, the “James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act.” Following are her remarks:

New York - Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) commended the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for designating Newtown Creek for the National Priorities List, or “Superfund” status:

‘An Angel in Queens’ Helps Feed Hungry Neighbors

Washington, DC –A local Queens resident is being honored by the White House with the Presidential Citizens Medal for his work to provide food to homeless people and day laborers in Queens, Congresswoman Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) announced today.

Washington, DC –President Barack Obama today signed into law sweeping new rules that will bring greater transparency and accountability to U.S. financial institutions. Among other changes, the new law will establish the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, a consumer watchdog devoted to protecting Americans from unfair and abusive financial practices. Rep. Nydia M.