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Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) delivered the following remarks today on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives regarding the official end of the military's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy:
Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) delivered the following statement today during House floor debate on H.R. 2560 :
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:
