Rep. Gary Ackerman

Democrat  •  5th District, New York  •  15th Term  •  Sworn In 1983
Current Term 2011 - 2012 View All

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02/15/12
US lawmakers warn US-Egypt ties nearing 'precipice'

"I truly believe we are approaching a precipice beyond which our bilateral relations could suffer permanent damage," said Representative Gary Ackerman, a Democrat from New York. The warnings came as Egyptian authorities proceeded toward a trial of at least

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02/13/12
U.S. Rep. Calls On Obama To Honor Slaves Who Built White House

Rep. Gary Ackerman (D-N.Y.) has written a letter to the president asking for the role of slave labor to be recognized by displaying an appropriate acknowledgement in a public area of the White House. “Slaves helped dig the foundation for the ...

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02/13/12
Congressman Urges President to Recognize Slaves that Built White House

*The contributions of enslaved Americans that built this country are so immense and unrecognized that it’s quite unbelievable. But, one congressman wants to clear up any confusion or misunderstanding of the facts; one fact being that the White House was

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02/15/12
Ties with Egypt nearing 'precipice,' US lawmakers warn ...

"I truly believe we are approaching a precipice beyond which our bilateral relations could suffer permanent damage," said Representative Gary Ackerman, a Democrat from New York. The warnings came as Egyptian ...

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02/15/12
Slaves Who Built the White House Could Finally Be Recognized ...

It seems, however, that Rep. Gary Ackerman (D-NY) has taken the initiative to remind the White House that it needs to pay respect to those who built the structure. It's well-known in some circles of history that black slaves ...

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02/15/12
Rep. Gary Ackerman Tells Obama to Honor Slaves Who Built White ...

Equal to the crime of commission against blacks in America is the crime of omission of blacks' monumental contributions to building the infrastructure of.

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Official website: http://ackerman.house.gov/
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2111 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-2601
Fax: 202-225-1589

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