Nydia Velázquez: “I insisted that ethics rules should not be waived. These are lending programs.”

As policymakers, we must make our decisions based on complete and accurate data.

So, make no mistake, the real issue in this hearing is not CEQ's small budget request, it is, unfortunately, an attempt by some of my colleagues across the aisle and their big corporate donors, to undermine the Council's ability to protect…

We would never accept it if the NYPD operated in masks without names or badges—and we shouldn't accept it from ICE either.

The effect of inflation on small businesses is no secret. It can dig into margins and contribute to tighter monetary conditions, limiting access to capital and the ability to grow and expand.