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Washington, DC – Congresswoman Nydia M. Velázquez (D-N.Y.) has called on the U.S. Department of Justice to restore trust and confidence in the federal legal system through the appointment of new U.S. Attorneys. In a letter sent to Attorney General Eric Holder, the Congresswoman was joined by Rep. Luis V.

Washington, DC –Congresswoman Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) has called on the U.S. Treasury and the Department of Housing and Urban Development to protect renters who, by no fault of their own, are at risk of being evicted.

Washington, DC – President Barack Obama has signed the 2009 Omnibus Appropriations bill into law, providing vital resources for projects in New York’s 12th Congressional District. The funding bill includes $3.5 million in new resources that will strengthen successful local programs and create new jobs in the community, Congresswoman Nydia M. Velázquez (D-N.Y.) today announced.

Velázquez says thousands of New York homes will be saved

Washington, DC –The U.S. House of Representatives approved the “Helping Families Save Their Homes Act” last night to provide immediate assistance to families at risk of losing their homes.

Washington, DC – Congresswoman Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) joined colleagues in the U.S. House of Representatives to introduce legislation yesterday that would expand access to quality health care for New York City’s medically-underserved neighborhoods.

Washington, DC –On Tuesday evening, Congresswoman Nydia M. Velázquez (D-N.Y.) addressed more than 800 Hispanic leaders from across the United States who gathered for the National Council of La Raza (NCLR) Capital Awards Gala at the National Buildings Museum.

Washington, DC –The 2009 Omnibus Appropriations bill approved today in the U.S. House of Representatives includes $3.5 million to benefit community projects in New York’s 12th Congressional District, Congresswoman Nydia M. Velázquez (D-N.Y.) announced.

Washington, DC – On Tuesday evening, President Barack Obama addressed a Joint Session of Congress to present his plan to tackle the nation’s economic crisis and prepare for future growth with key investments in health care, education and energy. Congresswoman Nydia M. Velázquez (D-N.Y.) voiced support for the President’s comprehensive approach to getting the nation back on track.