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Mar 1, 2010
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Serrano met Thursday with SEC Chairman Mary Schapiro to talk about the agency’s efforts to regulate the nation’s securities markets. Serrano’s Appropriations Subcommittee oversees the annual funding of the SEC, and has boosted the regulator’s staff in recent years to help prevent another financial...
Mar 1, 2010
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“The Grand Concourse is the beating heart of the Bronx and at 100 years old, it is as important to us as ever,” said Serrano after the debate. “I thank my colleagues for passing this resolution, which recognizes the Grand Concourse as one of the great boulevards in New York City and indeed the...
Mar 1, 2010
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Congressman Serrano met with Treasury Secretary Geithner and they discussed numerous issues, including TARP, the ongoing problem of home foreclosures, and the need to provide assistance to low-income taxpayers.
Mar 1, 2010
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“I am deeply gratified that we were able to include the provisions of the Child Citizen Protection Act in our comprehensive immigration reform package,” said Serrano. “More than any single issue, family unity must be at the heart of any reform efforts.
Mar 1, 2010
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"The Bronx Community College has a long history of contributing to our community," said Serrano after the graduation. "I was very proud to be a part of the graduation for these hardworking students and to be able to celebrate their success with them."
Mar 1, 2010
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Omni, which was co-founded by former Mets first baseman, Mo Vaughn, successfully bid on fourteen mortgages previously owned by a real estate investment company called Ocelot Capital Group. Ocelot defaulted on these mortgages last year and soon thereafter walked away from the properties, leaving the...
Mar 1, 2010
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I am with the President on many issues, but on Afghanistan, we don’t see eye-to-eye," said Serrano. "I appreciate the difficulty of this decision for him, and also applaud the thoughtful and thorough nature in which he conducted the review. Unfortunately, I do not agree with the conclusion for a...