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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.
I am wondering, going back to the conversation that we were just having and oftentimes Colombia is a subject matter which we bring up, now, it seems to me maybe one of the fundamental differences has been, and you tell me, is leadership…
I am concerned that the Qualified Mortgage's 3 percent cap on points and fees will especially affect first-time home buyers.
I support a balanced, risk-sensitive Qualified Mortgage (QM) definition that protects consumers from predatory lending practices.
I believe the Merida Initiative is an essential policy tool to facilitate cooperation between the United States and our southern neighbor, Mexico.
I am writing to ask for your help. We want to finish him off. Let me explain why this is so important. Barack Obama is President. The Democrats control Congress. Your gift would allow us to show that the Empress Pelosi has no clothes. And…
The excessive scrutinizing of particular groups by the IRS is certainly wrong.
On those live issues, for example, because that is what I also have concern about where the debt to income capital for 43 percent looks like it unduly reduces the credit for low- and moderate-income borrowers especially, you have young…
I want to make sure that we are not cutting out opportunities for individuals who want to own a home which will make the community good.
I have never seen a perfect bill in my 14 years in this House of Representatives, so I know that no bill is perfect, but this really affects and can affect peoples' lives.
I still believe in the American dream. And the American dream is owning a home, and owning a home can mean the difference for a family and a community.
I am concerned that the DOL's fast-track approach will seriously undermine the kind of approach that the SEC has been going by.
I applaud the SEC's approach because I think it has been careful, in particular, your decision to ask for the RFI to provide the information.
I don't want the kind of confusion that would come particularly in regards to many of those that service IRA services.
I am concerned also about QRM and 20 percent and seeing whether or not that would make it almost impossible for some average American citizens to own a home.
I applaud the Obama administration's ambitious negotiations on the two important trade agreements...
I have cosponsored legislation that will allow credit unions to increase member business lending.
Some in Congress recognized this, and have pushed for regulatory changes that maintain safety and soundness.
Credit unions, along with community banks, are the backbones of our communities.
I want to express how pleased I am to be working with the chairwoman on this subcommittee.
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.
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…
We have shed over 600,000 public sector jobs since the beginning of the financial crisis in late 2008.
More of us thank you for all of your work and what you do with reference to our great country.
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