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Meng Issues Statement On Obama-Congressional Immigration Reform Proposals
January 30, 2013
Press Release
U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) today issued the following statement on the immigration reform proposals made by President Obama and members of Congress
Issues:Immigration
Meng Leads Congressional Effort To Block Release Of Terrorist Who Murdered U.S. and Israeli Diplomats
January 28, 2013
Press Release
Congresswoman assembles Democrats and Republicans for bipartisan letter to French government urging that it not release Lebanese terrorist and send him back into the fight
Rep. Meng at Benghazi Hearing
January 24, 2013
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C-SPAN

Foreign Affairs Committee-Rep. Meng ask Secretary Clinton a Question

Congresswoman Grace Meng asks Secretary of State Hillary Clinton a question during the recent House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing on Benghazi. To watch the entire clip click the link below.

https://www.c-spanvideo.org/clip/4329968&newclip

Meng Joins Gun Task Force
January 17, 2013
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Forest Hills Patch

Matthew Hampton-Forest Hills Patch

U.S. Rep. Grace Meng has been in Congress less than a month, and she's already making a big impression. Forest Hills Patch writer Matthew Hampton discusses the Congresswoman's Fire Sale Loophole legislation which was included in the list of gun control proposals announced by President Obama on Wednesday. To read more click the link below.

Meng Hails Obama Gun Safety Proposals
January 16, 2013
Press Release
Plan contains measure that Congresswoman urged Administration to include Lawmaker also joins Congressional gun task force.
Congresswoman Grace Meng Interview on The Brian Lehrer Show
January 16, 2013
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The Brian Lehrer Show

Brian Lehrer WNYC
Congresswoman Grace Meng (D-Queens) appeared on The Brian Lehrer Show this morning to discuss recent issues concerning the 113th Congress which includes her recent houses of worship amendment, Sandy Aid, and her The Fire Sale Loophole Closing Act (H.R. 238).
Orthodox Union Commends Congress For Passage Of Sandy Relief Bill; Continues Effort With Key Members To Secure Fair Treatment Of Damaged Houses Of Worship
January 16, 2013
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By Orthodox Union

Orthodox Union Commends Congress for passage of Sandy Relief Bill
Today, the Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America – the nation’s largest Orthodox Jewish umbrella organization – commended the House of Representatives for its passage Tuesday evening of an emergency appropriations bill to provide relief and reconstruction in the wake of Hurricane Sandy.
U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) issues statement on the House approving $50.7 billion in Hurricane Sandy aid
January 16, 2013
Press Release
U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) issued the following statement on the House approving $50.7 billion in Hurricane Sandy aid.
Meng Seeks to Attach Amendment to Hurricane Sandy Aid
January 11, 2013
Press Release
U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) announced today that she will attempt to attach an amendment to the upcoming Hurricane Sandy relief bill that would allow houses of worship to receive disaster aid from FEMA.
New Rep. Meng Pushing Gun Background Checks
January 10, 2013
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City & State
By Aaron Short

New Rep. Meng Pushing Gun Background Checks

Rep. Grace Meng is adjusting nicely to Washington D.C. during her first week on the job. “It’s very exciting, very chaotic,” she said. “It’s so easy to get caught up in the glamour. There are so many opportunities to meet famous people in D.C., but my No. 1 job is to know the needs of my district.”