Press Releases
MALONEY: "DON'T DOWNSIZE THE CENSUS BUREAU!" COBLE AMENDMENT DEFEATED UNDER MALONEY'S LEADERSHIP
WASHINGTON D.C. - On Friday, June 23, the House of Representatives voted down an amendment that included significant cuts in the Census Bureau's budget after Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (D - Manhattan, Queens) led opposition to it. The amendment, which was introduced by Rep. Howard Coble (R-NC), failed by a vote of 145-223.
REP. MALONEY HAILS 2ND AVE SUBWAY $$$ IN HOUSE SPENDING BILL
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Tonight, when weary House and Senate negotiators brought the conference report of the FY2000 supplemental appropriations spending bill to the House and Senate floors, included in the final text of the bill was $3 million for New York's Second Avenue subway secured by Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney (D-Manhattan, Queens). The conference report will likely be voted on in both the House and Senate before the July 4th recess and signed by the President shortly thereafter.
MALONEY: "DON'T DOWNSIZE THE CENSUS BUREAU!" COBLE AMENDMENT DEFEATED UNDER MALONEY'S LEADERSHIP
WASHINGTON D.C. - On Friday, June 23, the House of Representatives voted down an amendment that included significant cuts in the Census Bureau's budget after Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (D - Manhattan, Queens) led opposition to it. The amendment, which was introduced by Rep. Howard Coble (R-NC), failed by a vote of 145-223.
REP. PRESSES FOR MORE RESOURCES FOR GOV'T TEAM CHARGED WITH DISCLOSING NAZI WAR CRIMES DOCUMENTS
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, members of the Nazi War Criminals Records Interagency Working Group testified before Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY) and the Government Management, Information and Technology Subcommittee on progress made in the declassification of documents since the passage of Rep. Maloney's War Crimes Disclosure Act.
MALONEY SPEAKS OUT FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING HIGHLIGHTS THE NEED TO FUND SUCCESSFUL HUD PROGRAMS THAT HELP NYC
WASHINGTON D.C.: Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY) recently spoke on the House Floor in support of a Federal housing program for people with AIDS and to fight against an appropriations bill (HR4635) that would cut funds for crucial Housing and Urban Development (HUD) programs . The following are excerpts from the Congresswoman's remarks:
MALONEY LEADS FIGHT TO COMBAT VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN
NEW YORK: In the wake of the ghastly attacks on at least 24 women in Central Park this Sunday, Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney (Manhattan, Queens) and leading women's rights leaders condemned hate crimes today, and urged passage of three Federal bills that would establish a more comprehensive program to fight hate crimes and gender-related violence. Violent crimes motivated by gender bias, race, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, disability, or national origin, are extremely unjust because they create a climate of fear that keeps a particular segment of society from participating fully and freely in society.
MALONEY ANNOUNCES SUPPORT FOR LAWSUIT
NEW YORK - Today, Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (D-Manhattan, Queens) expressed her support for Queens Borough President Claire Shulman's decision to join the City of New York's lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
MALONEY LEADS FIGHT TO COMBAT VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN
NEW YORK: In the wake of the ghastly attacks on at least 24 women in Central Park this Sunday, Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney (Manhattan, Queens) and leading women's rights leaders condemned hate crimes today, and urged passage of three Federal bills that would establish a more comprehensive program to fight hate crimes and gender-related violence. Violent crimes motivated by gender bias, race, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, disability, or national origin, are extremely unjust because they create a climate of fear that keeps a particular segment of society from participating fully and freely in society.
MALONEY ANNOUNCES OVER EIGHT HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS IN GRANTS TO NEW YORK ORGANIZATIONS
NEW YORK - Three federal grants totaling $800,000 were recently awarded to outstanding service organizations in the 14th Congressional District, represented by Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney (D - Manhattan, Queens). The receiving organizations, the International Rescue Committee, the Department of Geriatrics/Adult Development at Mount Sinai School of Medicine, and the Salvation Army of Greater New York are dedicated to improving conditions for the sick, the disadvantaged, and the homeless. Federal funds will enable these organizations to develop innovative programs to better serve New Yorkers.
PETS AND PEOPLE DESERVE EQUAL TREATMENT! MALONEY'S NEW STUDY SHOWS PEOPLE PAY 150% MORE THAN ANIMALS FOR THE SAME DRUGS **PRICE DISCRIMINATION BY DRUG COMPANIES CONTINUES**
NEW YORK - Today, at the East Side Animal Hospital, Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (D-Manhattan, Queens) released a study revealing a whopping 150% price differential between prescriptions sold to humans on one hand and animals on another. At the press conference beleaguered New Yorkers - many of them seniors on Medicare - explained that they are unable to afford the skyrocketing prices for their prescription medications. Meanwhile, local veterinarians detailed just how inexpensive the same drugs are for cats and dogs.
