Nydia Velázquez: “this is disgraceful; it is a disgraceful way to treat United States citizens who have made so many contributions to this…”

If their operations are legitimate and above-board, why is there a need for anonymity, and why don't they need warrants to come onto private property?

Republicans want to cut vital food and healthcare support programs to pay for a tax cut for billionaires and large corporations. The GOP wants working families to pay for their billionaire handouts.

Thank you. And I want to thank you, Mr. Chairman, and Mr. Mfume for this bipartisan effort, very important legislation.

Dozens of homes and businesses across Queens and the surrounding boroughs suffered major damage, and many are still working to get back on their feet.