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Gregory Meeks

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Gregory Weldon Meeks is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for New York's 5th congressional district since 1998. A member of the Democratic Party, Meeks has focused on issues such as economic development, education, and healthcare throughout his tenure. He has been an advocate for oversight and accountability in government, often speaking out on matters related to national security and foreign policy. Meeks has played a significant role in various legislative initiatives and has been involved in discussions regarding the War Powers and congressional oversight.

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Apr 9, 2013

Some in Congress recognized this, and have pushed for regulatory changes that maintain safety and soundness.

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Apr 9, 2013

I have cosponsored legislation that will allow credit unions to increase member business lending.

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Apr 9, 2013

Credit unions, along with community banks, are the backbones of our communities.

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Mar 19, 2013

I want to express how pleased I am to be working with the chairwoman on this subcommittee.

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Mar 19, 2013

Thank you, Madam Chairwoman, for holding this hearing today.

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Mar 13, 2013

I happen to be--I don't know how many hours it has been--but I am one that has been on the fence, trying to decide what is the right thing.

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Feb 27, 2013

I strongly believe that progress, real progress, on matters of mutual interest with regional partners, it is not possible unless we address the inequality, the violence, the disparity, and the discrimination that these often isolated and…

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Feb 26, 2013

we have shed over 600,000 public sector jobs since the beginning of the financial crisis in late 2008.

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Feb 26, 2013

more of us thank you for all of your work and what you do with reference to our great country.

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Feb 12, 2013

Today 50 percent of all African-American and Latino families are using FHA in order to purchase a home.

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Feb 12, 2013

Without the FHA, we would have had 3 million fewer jobs and a 2 percent decrease in GDP.

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Feb 12, 2013

The only way that they were able to own a home was through an FHA loan.

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