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113th Congress

July 28, 2014
Just over four months since bringing a congressional hearing to her home borough, U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Flushing) followed through on her commitment to bringing more resources to Queens' small businesses.

July 21, 2014
LaGuardia Community College’s Small Business Development Center to provide Small Business Advisor. Move comes after Congresswoman called for more small business assistance in Queens.

July 15, 2014

In 2012, a six-year study was published that examined the occupational history of more than 1,000 women, finding that those who worked in the automotive plastics and in the food packaging industries were five times more likely to develop premenopausal breast cancer than women in the control group. One of the main chemicals used in their workplaces? Bisephenol A, better known as BPA.


July 9, 2014
Document was needed so mother could bring son’s body back to her native country of Cameroon

July 9, 2014
Legislation includes provisions to protect men and women who work in factories where food containers are made and packed; endorsed by major national unions and environmental health groups

July 8, 2014
Congresswoman joined in the effort by local immigration advocacy groups and other elected officials

July 8, 2014
Congresswoman works to obtain travel document so mother can bring son’s body back to her native country of Cameroon