Press Releases
Jan 16, 2014
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Funding helps reduce harmful diesel emissions Money allocated in Omnibus Appropriations Bill after Members called for the funding last spring
Jan 13, 2014
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Congresswoman sponsors resolution in Congress as Asian-American Community prepares to celebrate holiday
U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) introduced a measure in Congress today that aims to create a school holiday for the Lunar New Year, which the Asian-American community is set to celebrate on January 31.
Jan 8, 2014
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U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) today marked the 50th anniversary of the war on poverty by speaking out on the need to expand economic opportunities and renew unemployment insurance. The following are the remarks she delivered last this afternoon on the Floor of the House:
Dec 12, 2013
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U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) today reaffirmed her opposition to the planned homeless shelter in Glendale, Queens.
Dec 6, 2013
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Bipartisan group of lawmakers sponsor legislation to end the displaying of bogus names and numbers that trick millions of Americans into answering their phones or replying to text messages
Practice widely used by scammers and unscrupulous telemarketers
Dec 5, 2013
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U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) this evening issued the following statement on the death of Nelson Mandela:
"It is with great sadness that I learn about the death of Nelson Mandela.
Dec 5, 2013
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Congresswoman sends letter to top NYC postal official urging that ailing facility be expeditiously repaired
U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) today called on the United States Postal Service (USPS) to restore the exterior of the Flushing Post Office, most of which has fallen into a state of disrepair.
Dec 4, 2013
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U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY) today blasted the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for removing a plan from its rulemaking agenda that would have required corporations to disclose their political spending to shareholders. Meng is the sponsor of legislation, the Corporate Politics Transparency Act (H.R. 2214), that would accomplish the same goal.
Nov 20, 2013
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U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY) announced today that she has resumed regular activities after being robbed last night near Capitol Hill.
Nov 19, 2013
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