Press Releases
May 15, 2012
U.S. REP. GREGORY W. MEEKS, KEYNOTES THE UNVEILING OF THE WESTERN UNION CLEARING HOUSE AT THE JAMAICA BUSINESS RESOURCE CENTER
JAMAICA, N.Y.-- Congressman Gregory W. Meeks, (NY-06) a senior member of the House Foreign Affairs, and Financial Service Committees, delivered the keynote at the unveiling of the new Western Union Clearing House kiosk at the Jamaica Business Resource Center (JBRC). Congressman Gregory W. Meeks was joined by Timothy Marshall, Executive Director of Jamaica Business Resource; Timothy Daly, Senior Vice President, Global Public Policy, Western Union; Mario Hernandez, Director of Public Affairs, Western Union; Fred Niehaus, Managing Partner, Interactive Global Solutions; New York State Senator Shirley Huntley, (10th Senatorial District); New York State Assembly Member’s William Scarborough, (D-District 29) and David Weprin, (D-District 24) and a host of local business owners.
May 14, 2012
Congressman Gregory W. Meeks Statement on Teacher Appreciation Week
WASHINGTON, DC--Congressman Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY) released the following statement for Teacher Appreciation Week.
May 14, 2012
Congressman Gregory W. Meeks Celebrates Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Gregory W. Meeks (NY-06) a senior member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and its Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific and Global Environment released the following statement calling on all Americans to join in celebrating Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month, which began on May 1:
May 3, 2012
Congressman Gregory W. Meeks Reacts to President Obama's Plan for Afghanistan
Excerpt: The President’s plan reinforces Afghanistan’s sovereignty, lays out a path to long term military and non-military cooperation; and envisions an international coalition in support of regional peace, . . .
May 2, 2012
Meeks Introduces Resolution to Commend the Government of Turkey
Congressman Meeks introduces resolution to commend the government of Turkey for its efforts to facilitate, host and care for refugees fleeing the Assad regime's escalating violence in Syria.
Apr 26, 2012
Meeks' Statement on Save the Dream Coming to New York City
Excerpt: Families facing foreclosure will be able to meet face-to-face with their lenders to possibly modify their mortgage payments and interest rates.
Apr 26, 2012
Meeks' Bill to Award the Congressional Gold Medal to Raoul Wallenberg Passes House Unanimously
Excerpt: Through passage of this legislation, Congress can honor a true humanitarian for the sake of his family and the thousands of survivors who owe their lives to him.
Apr 26, 2012
On the Retirement of Congressman Edolphus Towns
Jamaica, N.Y.--Congressman Gregory W. Meeks, (D-NY) of the Sixth Congressional District released the following statement on the retirement of Congressman Edolphus Towns:
Apr 26, 2012
Meeks Named Co-Chair of Malaria Caucus
Issues: Health
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Congressmen Gregory Meeks (D-NY) has been announced as the new Co-Chairman of the Congressional Malaria and Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) Caucus. Meeks joins Co-Chairman Jeff Fortenberry (R-NE) for the 112th Congress.
