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June Job Numbers: JEC’s Senior House Democrat Says Bush Economy “Consistently Performs Below Expectations”

Jul 8, 2005 Press Release
 WASHINGTON, DC - The Department of Labor reported today that 146,000 jobs were created in June - less than economists’ expectations of 175,000 or more and less than the 150,000 jobs needed to keep pace with the expanding workforce. The unemployment rate edged down a tenth of a percent to 5 percent.

In Wake of London Attacks, House Dem HS Task Force Chair Calls for Stronger Public Transportation Security

Jul 7, 2005 Press Release
 NEW YORK, NY - In the wake of the terrorist attacks on London public transportation today, the Chair of the House Democratic Task Force on Homeland Security expressed sympathy and resolve to strengthen public transportation security in New York and across America. Rep. Carolyn Maloney (NY-14) released the following statement:

Members of Congress Want Basic Human Rights for Pakistani Women

Jul 7, 2005 Press Release
 WASHINGTON, DC - This week, 19 Members of Congress urged President Bush to discuss with Pakistani leaders the need to provide Pakistani women with basic human rights and freedom (letter to Bush: (Download related PDF)).

Terrorism Risk Insurance Still Needed: NY Members of Congress Urge Financial Services Chair to Move on Legislation to Extend TRIA

Jul 1, 2005 Press Release
 WASHINGTON, DC - A day after Treasury Secretary John Snow notified Congress that the administration opposes the extension of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act (TRIA), a group of New York Members of Congress took action to ensure TRIA’s survival. Today, twenty-one bipartisan New York Members - led by Representative Carolyn Maloney (NY-14) - sent a letter to Rep. Michael Oxley (R-OH), Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, requesting that he move forward promptly on pending legislation to extend the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act (TRIA), which will expire at the end of this year (PDF of letter: http://maloney.house.gov/sites/maloney.house.gov/files/documents/olddocs/banking/063005ltrTRIA.pdf).

Bush Administration Claims Terrorism Risk Insurance is No Longer Necessary

Jun 30, 2005 Press Release
 WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Treasury Secretary John Snow wrote to Congress to state the Administration’s official position that the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act (TRIA), passed after 9/11, is no longer necessary. The program has helped insure commercial property-holders against future terrorists attacks, and it has been a safety net for those looking to build or own property in high-threat areas. Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-Manhattan and Queens), who represents many major commercial property owners and financial institutions in New York, reacted in strong opposition to the administration’s stance.

Civil Liberties Board Gets a Real Budget to Begin With

Jun 30, 2005 Press Release
 WASHINGTON, DC - After a deal struck on the House floor last night, the initial budget of the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board created in last year’s landmark 9/11 Commission bill will be doubled to $1.5 million. The board would have had a $750,000 budget under the original FY06 Transportation, Treasury and Housing Appropriations bill, which is now on the House floor. Recognizing that such a level of funding is insufficient for a board tasked with monitoring civil liberties at multiple federal departments, Reps. Carolyn Maloney (D-NY), Christopher Shays (R-CT) - Chairs of the 9/11 Commission Caucus - and Tom Udall (D-NM) offered the amendment to expand the board’s beginning budget.

Congressional Resolution Proposed to Honor U.N.

Jun 24, 2005 Press Release
 WASHINGTON, DC - Today, a group of lawmakers introduced a resolution that would celebrate the U.N.'s accomplishments on its 60th anniversary (text of resolution: (Download related PDF)). Reps. Carolyn Maloney (D-NY), Christopher Shays (R-CT) and 13 colleagues introduced the resolution commending the United Nations on six decades of noteworthy humanitarian efforts and encouraging the organization to commit to structural reform so that it might continue its world involvement.

In Effort to Protect 9/11 Aid, Ground Zero Responders See Progress

Jun 23, 2005 Press Release
 WASHINGTON, DC - A bipartisan group of New York lawmakers today secured an agreement from Congressman Ralph Regula (R-OH), the Chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies, to work to prevent $125 million in Ground Zero workers compensation aid from being taken back by the federal government.

Social Security Administration Shared Personal Information With Law Enforcement After 9/11

Jun 22, 2005 Press Release
 WASHINGTON, DC - According New York Times report today (“Social Security Opened Its Files for 9/11 Inquiry”) and documents recently obtained after a Freedom of Information Act request by the Electronic Privacy Information Center, the Social Security Administration (SSA) changed its rules on an “ad-hoc” basis to share personal information with law enforcement immediately after 9/11. In a letter sent today to Ways and Means Chairman Bill Thomas and Government Reform Tom Davis, Rep. Carolyn Maloney (NY-14) called for Congressional hearings to examine the lack of notification about information sharing and the privacy implications (http://maloney.house.gov/sites/maloney.house.gov/files/documents/olddocs/Homeland/062205SSAHearing.pdf). She has previously written the SSA Commissioner about this issue (text of letter: http://maloney.house.gov/sites/maloney.house.gov/files/documents/olddocs/Homeland/052705SSA.pdf).

Housing for Low-Income Senior Citizens in Queens

Jun 22, 2005 Press Release
 QUEENS, NY- Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney (NY) is pleased to announce that Federal Home Loan Bank of New York is providing a $250,000 grant for the Hallets Cove Apartments project (The Project). The Project, sponsored by St. George Episcopal Church Housing Corporation, will provide low-income housing for senior citizens.

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