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New Official Fatality Count Almost 50 Times Higher than Previous Official Estimates
Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement after President Trump referred to his Administration’s response to Hurricane Maria as an “incredible unsung success.”
Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement marking the anniversary of the terror attacks of September 11th, 2001:
“On this day, 17 years ago, New York City and our nation suffered a horrific attack. The tragedy of September 11th, 2001 stole the lives of 3,000 innocent people and seared our City’s soul forever.
Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement in honor of Rosh Hashanah:
Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) has written to U.S. Department of Education Secretary Betsy DeVos urging the Secretary to immediately reverse a proposal that would make it harder for students defrauded by higher education institutions to seek loan relief.
Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) issued the following statement regarding Paul Manafort’s conviction and the guilty plea by Michael Cohen.
“The conviction of Paul Manafort and guilty plea of Michael Cohen must put to rest any attempts to discredit or impede the work of Special Counsel Robert Mueller and federal prosecutors.
Washington, DC –Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) issued the following statement today regarding the Trump Administration’s decision to replace the Obama-era Clean Power Plan.
“The Trump Administration’s ‘polluters-first’ proposal to gut the Clean Power Plan is just as reckless as expected.
