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Politico: President Obama: ‘Trayvon Martin Could Have Been Me’

Nearly a week after George Zimmerman was acquitted of killing Trayvon Martin, President Barack Obama made his feelings about the situation clear: race and racism had a lot to do with Martin’s death, and the country needs to start grappling with what that means. In arguably the most direct and personal comments about race he’s […]

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MSNBC: NY Congressman: Ray Kelly Should Not be Homeland Security Chief

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Washington Post: Would Obama consider Ray Kelly for Homeland Security?

It was no surprise that during interviews with Univision and other Spanish-language stations that aired this week, immigration reform was the most discussed issue for President Obama. With the U.S. Senate and House in disagreement over provisions of an overhaul, and Democrats and Republicans vying for the votes of a growing demographic, that was expected. But while […]

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Rep. Jeffries Introduces The American Public Housing Act

WASHINGTON-  On July, 16, 2013, Congressman Hakeem Jeffries (NY-8) introduced H.R. 2695, the “American Public Housing Act of 2013,” which will exempt federal public housing funding from any future budget cuts or additional potential rounds of sequestration. “Public housing programs are an essential need for many hard-working Americans who struggle to find affordable housing,” said […]

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MSNBC: Rep. Jeffries Discusses Outcome of Trayvon Martin Case

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Politicker: NYC Congressional Delegation Gathers to Denounce Trayvon Martin Verdict

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MSNBC: Two New York Congressmen Believe DOJ has a Case Against Zimmerman

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NY1 News: NYC Reps Demand Justice Dept. Pursue Trayvon Martin Case

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Members Of NYC Congressional Delegation Seek Thorough DOJ Investigation & Potential Prosecution Of George Zimmerman For Civil Rights Violations

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Rep. Jeffries Denounces Trayvon Martin Verdict

Brooklyn, NY – Congressman Hakeem Jeffries (NY-8) released the following statement after the jury found George Zimmerman not guilty in the killing of Trayvon Martin: “Once again, the court system has failed to deliver justice in a racially-tinged matter that involves the killing of an innocent, unarmed African-American male.  The Justice Department must open an […]