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Investigation Into Halliburton Contracts: Government Reform Committee Member Wants Thorough and Proper Probe by Pentagon IG

Oct 28, 2004 Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC - A Member of the House Government Reform Committee wants to ensure a thorough and proper investigation into Army contracts with Halliburton by the Department of Defense Inspector General. Rep. Carolyn Maloney (NY-14) has sent an official request to Pentagon IG Joseph Schmitz, writing that such a probe is important for the American taxpayer (PDF).

Chairs of House 9/11 Commission Caucus Disappointed That Intel Conference Will Not Finish Bill Before Election

Oct 27, 2004 Press Release
WASHINGTON, DC - Reps. Christopher Shays (R-CT) and Carolyn Maloney (D-NY), who introduced the Collins-Lieberman legislation in the House and co-chair the bipartisan 9/11 Commission Caucus, today expressed their disappointment that an intelligence reform bill apparently will not make it to the president’s desk before Election Day. Noting that strengthening the nation’s security cannot wait, they released the following statement:

Republicans Base Intelligence Reform on Poll?

Oct 26, 2004 Press Release
WASHINGTON, DC - Today’s Congress Daily PM reports that House Republicans see no need to finalize intelligence reform legislation quickly because of the results of a public opinion poll. Republican aides are also quoted expressing confidence in their position because intelligence reform is not an issue that ranks high with the public, according to their polls.

GAO Asked to Investigate the Use of Explosives Missing from Iraq

Oct 25, 2004 Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC - Concerned about the 380 tons of powerful explosives stolen from Iraq on the United States’s watch, the Chair of the House Democratic Task Force on Homeland Security is seeking answers about the use of the explosives after they were stolen. Rep. Carolyn Maloney (NY-14) has requested a Government Accountability Office (GAO) investigation into whether these explosives from the al Qaqaa facility were then used in attacks on American soldiers in Iraq or in terrorist attacks earlier this year in Madrid and the Sinai Peninsula. Maloney wants to determine whether there is evidence that these stolen explosives have been spread around the world (PDF of request).

Federal Grant Announced to Establish Fair Housing Center in NYC

Oct 25, 2004 Press Release
NEW YORK, NY - Today, Congresswoman Maloney joined officials from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to announce federal funds to establish a full-service fair housing center for victims of discrimination in New York City.

The Bush Cabinet Goes Campaigning;Top National Security and Economic Officials Heavily Travel the Electoral Battleground

Oct 22, 2004 Press Release
WASHINGTON, DC - Bush cabinet officials in charge of two of the nation’s most important issues - security and the economy - have been dispatched to make a disproportionate number of public appearances in the presidential election’s most contested states, according to recent press reports.

As Army Considers Repealing a Women-in-Combat Ban, Maloney Releases Comprehensive Report Showing the Bush Administration Has Failed American Servicewomen

Oct 22, 2004 Press Release
WASHINGTON, DC - According to today’s Washington Times, the Army is attempting to have the women-in-combat ban eliminated, placing women in combat situations as early as January in Iraq. Today, Rep. Carolyn Maloney (NY-14) released Downgrading DACOWITS: How President Bush Has Failed America’s Women in Uniform, a brand-new report showing that the Bush Administration’s actions have hindered the progress of women in the military. Maloney says that while the Army realizes the potential contributions women can make for the armed forces, the Bush Administration has let ideology hold back women in the military.

Intel Reform: House and Senate Conferees Meet for the First Time, Reps. Shays and Maloney Urge Swift Action

Oct 20, 2004 Press Release
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, House and Senate conferees meet for the first time to work on reconciling differences between H.R. 10 and S. 2845, each respective chamber's version of a bill to implement the 9-11 Commission's recommendations. On Friday, October 15, Governor Kean and Representative Hamilton, the former chairmen of the commission, stated that they believe “the time is now to complete action on legislation to implement the recommendations of the 9-11 Commission.”

U.S. Rep. Maloney Releases Congressional Report: New Medicare Drug Cards Limit Benefits to New York Seniors

Oct 20, 2004 Press Release
NEW YORK, NY - U.S. Rep. Carolyn Maloney (NY) today released a Congressional study that found new Medicare drug cards provide few and limited discounts to seniors in her New York City district. The drug cards, which require seniors to commit for a full year while allowing insurers to change benefits weekly, are part of the Bush administration’s alteration of Medicare provisions. Rep. Maloney announced the findings while meeting with seniors at a meeting of Selfhelp Queensview / North Queensview NORC (Naturally Occurring Retirement Community).

HAVE WE DONE EVERYTHING WE CAN TO HELP AMERICANS OVERSEAS TO VOTE?

Oct 19, 2004 Press Release
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Rep. Henry A. Waxman and Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney asked the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to investigate whether the Department of Defense is fulfilling its obligation to help Americans living overseas cast absentee ballots in the upcoming election.

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