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2012-07-06T01:00:00Z

... with nomination front-runners New York State Assembly member Hakeem Jeffries and 20-year veteran incumbent Representative Nydia Velazquez holding the lead in Brooklyn?s 7th and 8th Congressional Districts, ...

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2012-07-06T01:00:00Z

NYC Councilman Erik Dilan hasn't spoken to Rep. Nydia Velazquez since she beat him in last week's primary, and doesn't think that will change. He also hasn't ruled out another congressional run. Ann Romney would “love” ...

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Proposed Legislation Would Increase Investment Opportunities For ...

2012-07-06T01:00:00Z

The Next Steps for Credit Availability Act (H.R. 5929), introduced by Rep. Michael G. Grimm and Rep. Nydia Velázquez in June 2012, would allow BDCs to invest more of their assets in start-up companies and small-to ...

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Congressional Primary Winners: Nydia Velazquez, Hakeem Jeffries ...

2012-06-26T01:00:00Z

Congressional Primary Winners: Nydia Velazquez, Hakeem Jeffries, Yvette Clarke. June 27, 2012. “We won because of you,” Ms. Velázquez told supporters in Brooklyn on Tuesday night. Representative Nydia M. Velázquez beat her three ...

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Velazquez's Name Mistranslated on Chinese Ballots - Vosizneias

2012-06-26T01:00:00Z

Manhattan, NY - Rep. Nydia Velazquez's office is warning Chinese-speaking voters not to be confused if her name is misspelled on ballot papers for Tuesday's primary elections. Officials were alarmed to discover this week ...

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CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR FRIEND CONGRESSWOMAN NYDIA

2012-06-26T01:00:00Z

VITO LOPEZ DAYS ARE OVER AS A POLTICIAN WHO OPPOSES LAWS TO PROTECT OUR CHILDREN FROM ABUSE. WILLIAMSBURG — US Rep. Nydia Velazquez easily fended off her Democratic primary challengers ...

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The Yeshiva World Brooklyn: Rep. Nydia Velazquez Declared ...

2012-06-26T01:00:00Z

Brooklyn: Rep. Nydia Velazquez Declared Winner. (Tuesday, June 26th, 2012). Representative Nydia M. Velázquez appears to be on her way to an eleventh term in Congress. Ms. Velázquez easily won the Democratic nomination in the 7th ...

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BROOKLYN CUPCAKE Endorses Congresswoman Nydia Velázquez

2012-06-25T01:00:00Z

BROOKLYN CUPCAKE Endorses Congresswoman Nydia Velázquez. Nydia has and will continue to fight to ensure NYC's small biz', particularly women-owned and minority-owned businesses, like Brooklyn Cupcake, have ...

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In Final Sunday Before Primary, Incumbent Congresswoman Nydia ...

2012-06-25T01:00:00Z

Incumbent Congresswoman Nydia Velazquez spent the final Sunday before Tuesday's primary election embracing the old adage that all politics is local: advocating for more bus service in Brooklyn, and speaking out against ...

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Morning Reads: Obama Endorses Velazquez, Drake at Sons of - tighz

2012-06-18T01:00:00Z

President Obama endorses U.S. Rep. Nydia Velazquez for re-election (Capital NY). Velazquez challenger, Erik Dilan, rolls out endorsements of his own (Politicker). Henry Street Settlement, Tenement Museum, St. Mark's ...

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Koch Provides Jewish Backing For Nydia Velazquez - Vos Iz Neias

2012-06-18T01:00:00Z

Brooklyn, NY - Former Mayor Ed Koch provided assurances to Jewish residents of Nydia Velazquez's district that the longtime congresswoman had their best interests at heart. “She has helped all communities. She has ...

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Democratic candidates clash in five downstate primaries

2012-06-18T01:00:00Z

NY-6, where Rep. Gary Ackerman's retirement has sparked a clash between Assembly members Grace Meng and Rory Lancman, and Councilwoman Liz Crowley. NY-7, where Rep. Nydia Velázquez is trying to fend off a ...

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Morning Reads: Obama Endorses Velazquez, Drake at Sons of ...

2012-06-18T01:00:00Z

President Obama endorses U.S. Rep. Nydia Velazquez for re-election (Capital NY). Velazquez challenger, Erik Dilan, rolls out endorsements of his own.

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The Weekend That Was

2012-06-17T01:00:00Z

The NYT issued pre-primary endorsements in five Democratic House contests, including: Assemblywoman Grace Meng (NY-6), Rep. Nydia Velazquez (NY-7), Assemblyman Hakeem Jeffries (NY-8), Clyde Williams (NY-13), ...

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Obama Endorces Velázquez, Says Get Out There and Vote

2012-06-15T01:00:00Z

President Obama endorsed Representative Nydia Velázquez, a 20-year veteran of Congress (7th Congressional district), for reelection and urged Brooklynites to vote for her in the June 26th primary and again in November.

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Obama Endorses Velazquez in Congressional Primary Race : Only ...

2012-06-15T01:00:00Z

“For the past two decades, Rep. Nydia Velázquez has been a constant advocate for middle-class families, helping to create an economy built to last where everyone has an opportunity to achieve the American Dream,” said ...

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NY7 – Obama Endorses Nydia Velazquez vs. Dilan | Gestetner ...

2012-06-15T01:00:00Z

Capital NY Has the Obama Statement: “For the past two decades, Rep. Nydia Velázquez has been a constant advocate for middle-class families, helping to create an economy built to last where everyone has an opportunity to ...

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Amalgamated Bank Supports Congresswoman Nydia Velazquez ...

2012-06-07T01:00:00Z

On Monday June 4th, 2012 Amalgamated Bank honored the work of Congresswoman Nydia Velazquez at a private reception held at our main headquarters. With over 20 years of service, Congresswoman Velazquez (D, ...

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Rep. Nydia Velazquez: Primary Rival Erik Dilan Is A Vito Lopez ...

2012-06-05T01:00:00Z

Rep. Nydia Velazquez has no qualms about saying one of her congressional challengers is little more than a puppet of Brooklyn's Democratic Party boss. nydia portrait.jpg Our Alison Gendar reports: “If it wasn't for Vito Lopez, ...

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Rep. Nydia Velazquez: Primary Rival Erik Dilan Is A Vito Lopez ...

2012-06-05T01:00:00Z