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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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Jun 28, 2022

We need to make sure that we hire and employ more Black appraisers so that they can have an opportunity to lessen some of the guidelines for the appraisers.

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Jun 28, 2022

This whole thing in regards to algorithms, can you explain what the role of Automated Valuation Models (AVMs) are and what more needs to be done to make sure that calculations and algorithms aren't having inadvertent negative consequences…

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Jun 24, 2022

I am prayerful today, and finally today, that I can come on the floor of the House and say to the victims of gun violence and say to those who lost their lives, and to their families, that I can be on the floor of the House today, not just…

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Jun 22, 2022

all of it unprecedented, all of it really out of the control of anyone, out of the control of the Democrats, out of the control of the Republicans, out of the control of the President, out of the control of other governments, isn't that…

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Jun 22, 2022

I would probably have to talk about the conglomerate of things, because if you take away two or three of those, we might not be in the situation here.

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Jun 15, 2022

I thank Representative Green for yielding, and, of course, I thank Chairwoman Waters for bringing this important piece of legislation to the floor. I heard Ranking Member McHenry talk today, and I think that the American people understand…

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May 11, 2022

An unjustified war of aggression by a nuclear power has upended the postwar settlement.

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May 11, 2022

A year seems like a long time ago, and global politics have changed.

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May 10, 2022

Chairman Gensler is exceeding the authority that Congress has granted to the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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May 10, 2022

This kind of accountability ought to be overwhelmingly bipartisan.

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May 10, 2022

I think it is useful. It is a good hearing, and of the fact, as you highlighted in your opening remarks, Mr. Chairman, part of the purpose was already achieved.

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May 10, 2022

We really need to weigh the weighty matters.

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