Lawmakers from minority districts appointing few to service academies Nov 22, 2009
But Representative Nydia Velazquez of New York City, a Democrat and chairwoman of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, nominated only four students, the lowest among House members who served the entire five-year period. Democratic Representative Charles Rangel, whose New York City district includes Harlem, was second-lowest, with eight nominations. (Boston Globe)
GAO Charges $100 Million Rip Off Nov 19, 2009
"Fraud in this program means that honest veterans who own a small business lose out on projects to impostors who, in many cases, aren't small businesses or even veterans,'' said Rep. Nydia Velazquez, D-N.Y., chairwoman of the House Committee on Small Business, who requested the report. "Given the sacrifices our veterans have made, we owe them a program that works and helps them compete for their fair share of government contracts," she said. Responding, the SBA generally agreed with the... (CBS News)
GAO: Fraud in Gov't Contracts for Disabled Vets Nov 19, 2009
Nydia Velazquez, D-N.Y., chairwoman of the House Committee on Small Business, who requested the report. "Given the sacrifices our veterans have made, we owe them a program that works and helps them compete for their fair share of government contracts," she said. (ABC News -- Business)
Democratic Support for Health Bill in Danger Nov 7, 2009
Nydia Velazquez, D-N.Y., told The Post that 20 representatives will vote against the bill if it includes the restrictive language. House Democratic leaders have set a weekend deadline for passing the bill, and they express confidence that it will pass. (Newsmax)
Obama Calls Holdouts on Health Care Nov 7, 2009
Nydia Velazquez, a New Yorker and chairwoman of the Hispanic Caucus, said after a midday meeting in Pelosi's office. As drafted, the legislation permits illegal immigrants to purchase coverage with their own money inside the insurance exchange that would be created - a provision that the 23-member Hispanic Caucus wants retained in any final compromise that reaches Obama's desk. (CBS News)
Obama, House Dems Press for Health Care Votes Nov 6, 2009
Nydia Velazquez, D-N.Y., head of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus. "We made it very clear that 20 votes in the Hispanic caucus" depend on the language in the House bill. (ABC News -- Business)
Did "The Hammer" Nail the Cha-Cha? Sep 23, 2009
Nydia Velazquez, D-N.Y.. One judge called DeLay's performance "half magic, half tragic.". (CBS News)
Pelosi Remarks at CHC Reception for Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor Sep 23, 2009
Text hiding to spacing. WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Speaker Nancy Pelosi will deliver brief remarks at a reception this evening hosted by the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute to honor Justice Sonia Sotomayor. (PR Newswire)
J.Lo throws D.C. birthday bash for Marc Sep 18, 2009
President Obama joked at the Hispanic Caucus dinner that the groups chairwoman, Nydia Velazquez, has a crush on Anthony. Im telling you, J.Lo, watch out, the president quipped. (MSNBC -- News)
Pelosi Remarks at 2009 Congressional Hispanic Institute Gala Sep 17, 2009
Text hiding to spacing. WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Speaker Nancy Pelosi delivered brief remarks at the 2009 Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute Gala tonight at the Washington Convention Center. (PR Newswire)
Liberals insist on strong public insurance plan Jul 31, 2009
Nydia Velazquez, D-N.Y., said a public plan is needed to provide competition to private insurers. Velazquez, who chairs the House Small Business Committee, does support one aspect of the Waxman-Blue Dog compromise, however: exempting businesses with under $500,000 in payroll from a mandate to either provide insurance or pay a fee to the government. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
Congress giving SBA more than was asked Jul 31, 2009
Nydia Velazquez, D-N.Y.. The House bill provides more funding than the Obama administration requested for several entrepreneurial-development programs, including Small Business Development Centers, Women s Business Centers and Veterans Business Development. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
More SBA funding aim of congressional committees Jul 28, 2009
Nydia Velazquez, D-N.Y., chairwoman of the House Small Business Committee. The House bill provides more funding than the Obama administration requested for several entrepreneurial development programs, including Small Business Development Centers, Women s Business Centers and Veterans Business Development. (Columbus Business First, OH)
Corvallis banker testifes before Congress Jul 25, 2009
Nydia Velazquez, D-N.Y., that aims to stimulate additional lending from the SBA. He also recommended other changes including examining the personnel needs of the agency to make it easier for banks and borrowers to work with SBA programs. We have to find ways to get money out to small businesses, Humphreys said. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Mayor, Queens rep. testify for Sotomayor Jul 24, 2009
Queens Chronicle - Mayor, Queens rep. testify for Sotomayor. (Queens Chronicle, NY)
UNITED AIRLINES SET TO CAUSE FINANCIAL TURBULENCE... Jul 20, 2009
Local Congressional representatives Carolyn McCarthy and Nydia Velazquez joined 16 others last week in sending a letter to UAL asking them to postpone the move. lect. (The Drudge Report)
Immigration reform seen as more likely Jul 10, 2009
Attending that meeting were Queens representatives Anthony Weiner (D-Queens and Brooklyn), Joe Crowley (D-Queens and the Bronx), Nydia Velazquez (D-Queens, Brooklyn and Manhattan) and Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-New York). (Queens Chronicle, NY)
Firefighter to testify against Sotomayor Jul 10, 2009
Jose Serrano and Nydia Velazquez, both New Yorkers of Puerto Rican descent. Click for related content. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Pelosi: Small Business Bill Will Foster New Economic Opportunities and Help Small Businesses Create Jobs Jul 9, 2009
"The Small Business Research and Innovation Act not only provides a vital resource for small businesses nationwide, but it also encourages outreach and priorities to historically underserved communities such as those in rural America and to small businesses owned by veterans, women and minorities. "I commend Small Business Committee Chair Nydia Velazquez and Science Committee Chairman Bart Gordon for their outstanding work on the legislation and for their deep commitment to the small business... (PR Newswire)
Obama spurs Congress on immigration Jun 26, 2009
Nydia Velazquez, D-N.Y. Rep. Anthony Weiner, D-N.Y.. (AZCentral -- News)
Small Business Administration misses deadlines on several stimulus programs May 26, 2009
Nydia Velazquez, D-N.Y., said the SBA should implement the new programs swiftly now that Mills has been confirmed. The SBA needs to act quickly, said Velazquez, who chairs the House Small Business Committee. (Wichita Business Journal, KS)
Small auto suppliers ask for taxpayer help May 14, 2009
Nydia Velazquez, D-N.Y., chairwoman of the House Small Business Committee. Several suppliers said they would be left vulnerable by Chrysler's decision to idle all its plants in the U.S. until it completes its sale to Italian automaker Fiat Group. (USA Today -- Money)
Text of news conference Apr 30, 2009
So, what I hope to happen is that we're able to convene a working group, working with key legislators like Luis Gutierrez and Nydia Velazquez and others to start looking at a framework of how this legislation might be shaped. In the meantime, what we're trying to do is take some core some key administrative steps to move the process along to lay the groundwork for legislation. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
SBA misses deadlines on stimulus programs Apr 29, 2009
Nydia Velazquez, D-N.Y., who chairs the House Small Business Committee, said the SBA should implement the new programs swiftly. Reader Comments. (Albany Business Review, NY)
IRS Faces Questions Over Small Business Taxes Apr 2, 2009
Nydia Velazquez, D-N.Y., who chairs the House Small Business Committee, said IRS audits of small businesses increased by 41% from 2005 to 2007, while large business audits dropped 40. "At a time when small business audits are up, and big business audits are down, you have to wonder - where are the priorities?" Velazquez said at the hearing. (SmartMoney)
NOPA Welcomes Increased Oversight of SBA Small Business Preference Programs Mar 26, 2009
Nydia Velazquez, Chairwoman of the House Committee on Small Business for her strong leadership in pressing for greater oversight of small business preference programs run by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). Chairwoman Velazquez held a hearing today that explored the serious abuses associated with the SBA's HUBZone program, a federal program for economically distressed areas in so-called Historically Underutilized Business Zones. (PR Newswire)
GAO report detects fraud, helps small businesses Mar 25, 2009
Nydia Velazquez, D-N.Y., says, "It's outrageous that money is going to companies that don't qualify to be in the program.". By Matt Kelley, USA TODAY WASHINGTON Nineteen companies were improperly awarded nearly $30 million in federal contracts that were supposed to go to small businesses in low-income neighborhoods, congressional investigators say in a new report. (USA Today)
Liu wants to be the city money manager Mar 13, 2009
Friday March 13, 2009. John Liu says his experience in finance will make him a good comptroller. (Queens Chronicle, NY)
Reps laud U.S. budget Mar 6, 2009
Nydia Velazquez (D-Brooklyn, Queens) focused on individual projects and initiatives within her district that will be funded under the plan, including $123,000 to establish a Commission on the Future of the Latino Community in NYC, to promote economic development; $438,000 for the Women s Health Services Initiative, to provide breast cancer screening and prenatal services in low-income communities; and $712,500 for the Safe Routes for Seniors and Kids program, designed to reduce the number of... (Queens Chronicle, NY)
$1 Tril TALF Is Effort To Lift Lending Mar 4, 2009
Nydia Velazquez, D-N.Y., who runs the House Committee on Small Business, said the terms are still too stingy. "I am concerned that, in its current form, the TALF program undervalues collateral for SBA-backed loans, making it harder to get liquidity into the secondary market," she said. (Investors Business Daily)
... WHILE ROLLING IN THEIR CASH Mar 1, 2009
Gary Ackerman, Charlie Rangel, Gregory Meeks and Nydia Velazquez, among others. Now-White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel netted a few thousand bucks. (New York Post -- Opinions)
Stimulus package includes loan guarantees for small businesses Feb 26, 2009
Nydia Velazquez, D-N.Y., chairwoman of the House Small Business Committee. This article is for Paid Print Subscribers ONLY.. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
Lawmakers try new approach to immigration changes Feb 25, 2009
New York Congresswoman Nydia Velazquez says the National Family Unity Campaign will put a human face on how the immigration system that she calls "broken" is affecting the men and women of the United States. . (International Herald Tribune)
SBA provides lifeline to keep companies afloat Feb 21, 2009
Nydia Velazquez, D-N.Y., who chairs the House Small Business Committee. This new program was designed with these firms in mind. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
Lawmakers thrilled by federal fiscal package Feb 20, 2009
Nydia Velazquez (D-Brooklyn, Queens) said in a prepared statement. We are focusing on creting a bright future for our children, and putting New Yorkers to work now making the improvements. (Queens Chronicle, NY)
With Contrition, Bankers Say Bailout Has Helped Feb 12, 2009
Nydia Velazquez, D-N.Y., center, holds up a letter ... Nydia Velazquez, D-N.Y., center, holds up a letter criticizing a bank abusing some of the government bailout money, Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2009, during the committee's hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington. (ABC News -- Wire)
