More on Oversight and Government Reform
Prepared Remarks of Congresswoman Maloney: “Critical Budget Issues Affecting the 2010 Census”
“I especially want to thank outgoing Census Director Louis Kincannon, who has done an exemplary job leading the Census Bureau for the past five years. This will likely be the last time you appear before us here, and I want to acknowledge your dedication and service. Thank you.
Rep. Maloney on Tough New Ethics Bill Signed Into Law Today
Washington, D.C. – This afternoon, the President signed into law the Honest Leadership, Open Government Act of 2007, which will end the tight-knit relationship between lobbyists and lawmakers that flourished under previous Congresses. Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (D-Manhattan, Queens) hailed the new law, which she strongly supported and passed the House by a vote of 396-22 on May 24th.
Rep. Maloney Applauds FY08 Census Funding for SIPP and Partnership
WASHINGTON - Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY), a long-time champion of the Census and former ranking member on the Government Reform Census Subcommittee, praised the inclusion of full funding for the Survey of Income and Program Participation (SIPP), and funding for the 2010 Census Partnership Program, in the Fiscal Year 2008 Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations bill that passed the House today. The Bush Administration left the funding for these important Census programs out of its original budget proposal, and Appropriations Subcommittee Chairman Rep. Alan Mollohan (D-WV) was instrumental in securing this appropriation.
Maloney Aims to Improve Oversight of Federal Procurement, Stop Fraudulent Contractors from Fleecing Taxpayers
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney has reintroduced the “Contractors and Federal Spending Accountability Act” (H.R. 3033) with Congressman Ed Towns (D-NY), Chair of the Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Government Management, Organization, and Procurement. The bill would create a comprehensive, centralized database to more efficiently monitor the federal procurement system and help protect U.S. taxpayer dollars. Currently, no central database exists to track fraudulent federal contractors and prevent them from continuing to do business with the federal government.
Maloney Statement on the Nomination of Steve Murdock as Census Director
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY), a long-time champion of the Census and former ranking member on the Government Reform Census Subcommittee, made the following statement today on the nomination of Steve Murdock as the new Census Director:
Rep. Maloney Applauds FY08 Census Funding for SIPP and Partnership
WASHINGTON - Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY), a long-time champion of the Census and former ranking member on the Government Reform Census Subcommittee, today praised the inclusion of full funding for the Survey of Income and Program Participation (SIPP), and funding for the 2010 Census Partnership Program, in the Fiscal Year 2008 Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations bill. The Bush Administration left the funding for these important Census programs out of its original budget proposal, and Appropriations Subcommittee Chairman Rep. Alan Mollohan (D-WV) was instrumental in securing this appropriation.
Maloney Applauds Administration’s Change of Heart on Important Census Survey’s Future
WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney (D-NY), a long-time champion of the Census and former ranking member on the Government Reform Census Subcommittee, today applauded the Administration’s decision to preserve the Census Bureau’s Survey of Income and Program Participation (SIPP), which is used to analyze the effects of public policy on American families. Last year, the Administration announced plans to do away with the important survey tool.
Congressional Hearing Reveals That Electronic Voting Machines in Use Nationwide Should Be Retested For Accuracy, Security
New York, NY - Today, Rep. Wm. Lacy Clay (D-MO), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Information Policy, Census, and National Archives, and Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY) held a field hearing in New York City on the certification and testing of electronic voting systems.
Rep. Maloney Amendment Passes as Part of Freedom of Information Act Legislation
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 1309, the “Freedom of Information Act Amendments of 2007,” which included language offered by Representative Carolyn B. Maloney (NY-14) that will provide the FOIA requester with more information about why a deletion has been made from requested material. Maloney’s language was adopted during consideration of the legislation in the Oversight and Government Reform Committee The bill, which passed 308-117, makes several changes that will improve the FOIA process and eliminate many of the problems that exist in today’s system.
Rep. Maloney Reacts to Promotion of Official Responsible for Oil and Gas Royalty Rip-off
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Rep. Carolyn Maloney (NY-14) reacted to the Department of Interior’s announcement that an official who may be most responsible for costing the American taxpayers billions of dollars in oil and gas royalties will be promoted to a position that oversees private oil and gas exploration in federal waters nationwide.
