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December 17, 2012

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.”



December 11, 2012

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.


November 20, 2012

Washington, DC –Rep. Nydia Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement regarding the current conflict in the Middle East:

“Hamas’ ongoing rocket attacks on Israel are unacceptable. I stand with the state of Israel and support its right to self-defense.”

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November 15, 2012

Washington, DC –A forum on Tuesday, November 20th will help New York City businesses learn about local and federal resources available to them in the wake of Hurricane Sandy. Rep. Nydia M.


November 14, 2012

Washington, DC –Rep. Nydia Velázquez (D-NY) delivered the following statement today on the floor of the House of Representatives:


November 1, 2012

Washington, DC –Rep. Nydia Velázquez (D-NY) sent the following letter to President Obama today calling for quick and comprehensive assistance to all residents and businesses impacted by Sandy:

November 1, 2012

The Honorable Barack Obama
President of the United States
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington, DC 20500


October 30, 2012

 

Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) issued the following statement in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy:


October 26, 2012

Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) issued the following statement regarding Hurricane Sandy:


August 1, 2012

Washington, DC – A new report from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) suggests that a fire at a Cypress Hills food processing facility did not release dangerous toxins into the air. Rep. Nydia M.


July 17, 2012


Washington, DC – Three community organizations that serve New York City veterans are receiving federal funding, Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) announced today. Nearly $2.5 million in federal grants will flow from the Department of Veterans Affairs to organizations that assist veterans and their families with housing options.