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July 10, 2013
Measure scheduled to be brought to the House floor on Thursday;
Legislation fails to include critical food assistance programs
July 2, 2013
U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY), a member of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Middle East and North Africa, today issued the following statement on the Egyptian military's ultimatum to Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi. Egypt's military announced yesterday that it would step in if President Morsi did not resolve the country's political crisis within 48 hours.
June 28, 2013
U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) today blasted House Republican leaders for allowing interest rates to double on student loans.
As of July 1, the rates for Stafford loans – the most popular funding for college students – will soar from 3.4 percent to 6.8 percent, making it harder for students and middle-class families to afford higher education.
The Republican leadership in the House had the opportunity to prevent the increase but GOP leaders failed to act before they adjourned the House this afternoon until July 8th.
June 28, 2013
Congresswoman also criticizes House Republicans for their piecemeal approach to immigration reform
June 26, 2013
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June 26, 2013
U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) today issued the following statement regarding the Supreme Court’s decision on the Voting Rights Act:
"The Supreme Court’s decision is extremely disappointing. It guts the Voting Rights Act and sets back decades of progress.
The Voting Rights Act is one of the most important pieces of legislation ever enacted into law.
June 19, 2013
Executive from Long Island City startup travels to D.C. to illustrate exceptional work of Queens businesses
June 17, 2013
Congresswoman continues her call for increased gun-safety laws.
June 7, 2013
U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY) today applauded the FBI’s advisory policy board for voting to recommend that hate crimes targeted at Sikh, Hindu and Arab Americans be tracked with their own categories in the agency’s uniform crime reporting program.
June 7, 2013
Congresswoman’s measure would prohibit stores from continuing to sell the outdated products that put infants at risk