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Washington, DC – Congresswoman Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) made the following remarks regarding news that a Grand Jury in New York had failed to make an indictment in the Eric Garner case:

Washington, DC –Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) made the following comments regarding President Obama's immigration Executive Order announcement:

Washington, DC – The House Democratic Caucus today named Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) the Ranking Member of the House Committee on Small Business. The Committee has jurisdiction over the Small Business Administration (SBA) as well as government procurement policy. Velázquez pledged to continue working to expand economic opportunity, by unlocking capital for entrepreneurs, enhancing technical assistance and other initiatives and fighting to ensure small firms receive their fair share of federal contracts.

New York, NY – Today, the GAO released a report requested by Congresswoman Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) on the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) response to Hurricane Sandy. The GAO found that SBA was unprepared for the significant number of applications it received after Sandy and as a result, many small businesses faced substantial delays for assistance.

“We all remember what it was like right after Sandy and businesses required immediate help,” Velázquez stated. “They needed financial assistance in days, not months.”

Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement regarding recent hate crimes in Bushwick:

"Violence has no place in our neighborhood and crimes motivated by prejudice are particularly abhorrent. All of us must come together and speak with one voice in opposing incidents like these and fostering a culture of compassion, tolerance and respect."

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Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) wrote the Inspector General of the United States Postal Service calling for an audit of mail delivery at the Red Hook Post Office. The text of the letter is below.

September 24, 2014

The Honorable David Williams
Inspector General
United States Postal Service
1735 North Lynn Street
Arlington, VA 22209-2020

Dear Inspector General Williams:

Washington, DC – Congresswoman Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) delivered the following remarks on the House floor regarding the People's Climate March being held Sunday in New York City:

Washington, DC –On Wednesday, Congresswoman Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) hosted a roundtable discussion between federal, state and city officials aimed at finding ways to ensure New York City small firms impacted by Hurricane Sandy receive assistance they need to fully recover.