Blog Posts
Oct 2, 2009
Blog Post
On every appropriations bill that we see come before the full committee, there was this notion that we couldn't bring folks from Guantanamo here to be prosecuted. Now, I know how dangerous some of these folks may be. I know how dangerous some of these folks are. I was in New York in my city on...
Aug 18, 2009
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Within the bill, Congressman Serrano helped to secure significant Corps of Engineers funding to continue work on some important Bronx projects, about which Congressman Serrano said, “this funding will enhance our water projects and directly benefit our Bronx residents – the users of our water...
Aug 18, 2009
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“I am pleased to have voted in support of H.R. 3293,” Congressman Serrano said after the vote.
Aug 18, 2009
Blog Post
The bill also provides 2.1 million vouchers for rental assistance as well as housing counseling assistance for families in danger of losing their homes to foreclosure. The transportation section of the bill supports public transit agencies around the country and gives a significant boost in funding...
Aug 18, 2009
Blog Post
The students were in Washington for their annual lobbying day. "It is always a pleasure to meet young, hard-working students from the Bronx," said Serrano. "I am glad that they have the opportunity to come to Washington to see how our government works, and I am proud to have these students...
Aug 18, 2009
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In the letter, Serrano reaffirmed to the Muslim community his "personal commitment to ensuring that peace, tolerance, and mutual respect for all communities be the rule" and "not the exception" in his district. “It is my sincere hope and prayer that my neighbors of the Muslim faith will find peace...