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September 16, 2022
Dear Brooklynites of New York’s 9th Congressional District,
I hope this edition of the Yvette Gazette finds you well, and I thank you for tuning in for this vital update on the work I champion in Congress. Always remember, I cannot do it alone. Your support is paramount in securing the investments and federal dollars we need to better our community. Together, with the on-going support of passionate individuals such as yourself, we bring tangible, meaningful change to our district.
If you'd like to reach me to share your thoughts or concerns on the issues impacting our community, you can contact my office via email at clarke.house.gov/contact/email/. Or, if you prefer to call, you can reach my Brooklyn office at 718-287-1142, or my D.C. office at 202-225-6231. Remember to encourage your neighbors to sign up for this newsletter at: clarke.house.gov/contact/newsletter/.
If you’d like daily updates on my work in Congress, visit my Website, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram pages. I wish you well, and I look forward to my next opportunity to get in touch with you.
Regards,
Yvette D. Clarke
Member of Congress
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Upcoming Career Fair
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Student Loan Deferment Extension
On August 24th, President Biden extended the student debt moratorium to December 31st, 2022 and forgave $10,000 in student loans for people who make <$125,000 a year, (Up to $20,000) for Pell Grant recipients, effectively wiping away the debt of 20 millions Americans overnight.
What You Need-To-Know About Passport Services
Applying for a passport can be a challenging and stressful experience. To avoid any unforeseen circumstances, I recommend planning ahead and applying early. As of April, the current processing times following a passport application are as follows:
- Routine Service: 8 to 11 weeks
- Expedited Service: 5 to 7 weeks
Please note, processing times begin the day Passport Services receives the application at a passport agency or center, not the day the application is mailed or submitted.
To check the status of your passport application, please visit: passportstatus.state.gov with the following information:
- Last name on application
- Date of birth
- Social Security Number (Last Four Digits)
For more detailed information, please click here.
Home Help For Heroes Program
Lower Internet Bills with the Affordable Connectivity Program
The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is an FCC benefit program that helps households afford the broadband they need for work, school, healthcare, and more by providing a discount of up to $30 per month towards internet service for eligible households in Brooklyn. A household is eligible if a member of the household meets at least one of the criteria below:
- Participates in SNAP, Medicaid, Federal Public Housing Assistance, SSI, WIC, or Lifeline;
- Participates in free and reduced-price school lunch or breakfast program;
- Received a Federal Pell Grant during the current award year;
- Participates in or meets the criteria for a participating provider’s existing low-income program; or
- Income at or below 200% of the federal poverty guidelines
To submit your application, please visit http://www.acpbenefit.org/. To learn more about the program, click here.
Military Service and Social Security
If you are an active or retired service member and would like to know more about the social security benefits you are entitled to, please click here for invaluable information from the Social Security Administration.
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CONGRESSWOMAN CLARKE HOLDS PRESS CONFERENCE ON CRISIS IN PAKISTAN, LEADS LETTER TO DHS URGING TPS FOR PAKISTANI NATIONALS
The sheer scale of human tragedy currently striking at the heart of the people of Pakistan is difficult to take in. On behalf of myself and the people of the 9th District of NY, I wish to express my heartfelt sympathy and condolences to all those who have been impacted by the loss of life and massive displacement of their loved ones as a result of the catastrophic Monsoon that struck Pakistan this past weekend. With more than a thousand innocent, precious lives already confirmed as lost, millions of homes destroyed, and tens of millions of Pakistanis displaced due to horrific flooding, we cannot and must not turn a blind eye to the impossible hardships confronting the Pakistani people. Now, more than ever, our collective humanity must shine through. To my Pakistani and Pakistani-American constituents in New York and those across this nation, know this: our community stands with you in this hour of need and despair. This city is yours. Through the horrors and challenges this week has delivered, please know that I stand with you to bring the resources of our United States government to bear in assistance with the process of recovery and rebuilding. Also know that I, and so many of our fellow Brooklynites, offer our prayers to you, your imperiled loved ones, and your beloved homeland, so that you each may see brighter tomorrows. Through the love of Allah and his mercy, along with the indomitable spirit of the Pakistani people, I know you will persist.
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