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Maloney Amendment to GOP bill which eliminates Neighborhood Stabilization Program identifies what’s being cut

Mar 16, 2011 Press Release
WASHINGTON, DC – Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-NY), senior member of the House Financial Services Committee, today offered an amendment on the House floor to H.R. 631, “The NSP Termination Act,” which would list the state-by-state quantities of vacant homes.

Maloney calls for Elizabeth Warren to be named permanent Director of the new CFPB

Mar 16, 2011 Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-NY), ranking member of the Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit Subcommittee, today called for Elizabeth Warren to be nominated permanent Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) at an oversight hearing of the subcommittee.
 

Maloney: Strengthen Background Checks for Gun Buyers

Mar 15, 2011 Press Release
Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-Manhattan, Queens) joined Mayor Michael Bloomberg, Sen. Charles Schumer, Rep. Carolyn McCarthy and other House members at a press conference on Capitol Hill in support of the “Fix Gun Checks Act of 2011,” legislation that will be introduced in the House by Rep. Carolyn McCarthy (D-LI) and cosponsored by Maloney.  Among other provisions, the bill would require background checks for every gun sale and require states to send all necessary records on felons, drug abusers, the mentally ill, and other dangerous people to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS).  Sen. Schumer introduced the companion bill in the Senate. 

Maloney on bills to repeal assistance to homeowners and localities suffering in the foreclosure crisis

Mar 9, 2011 Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-NY) today introduced an amendment in the House Financial Services Committee to H.R. 839, "The HAMP Termination Act of 2011" sponsored by Patrick McHenry (R-NC), whose bill would abolish the “Housing Affordable Modification Program” which was established to assist three to four million homeowners in achieving mortgage modifications. The Maloney Amendment would extend the program to accommodate 500,000 more mortgages before it ends.

“At best, this bill is a penny-wise-and-pound-foolish attempt to cut spending; in reality it will make things worse in the housing market. My amendment would help 500,000 more homeowners get the help they truly need and help stem the overall slide in the market,” Maloney said. “Recent housing price reports show that we are still dealing with the aftermath the housing bubble. Homeowners need more help. But the bills being debated in this committee eliminate most of the help that currently exists, and that’s just crazy. The prospect of more foreclosures which will further depress housing prices—that’s not what America needs right now.”

On International Women’s Day, Rep. Carolyn Maloney introduces bill to prevent and treat obstetric fistula worldwide

Mar 8, 2011 Press Release
WASHINGTON, DC – Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-NY), along with cosponsors Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Mazie Hirono (D-HI), Gwen Moore (D-WI), and Pete Stark (D-CA) today introduced “The Fistula Prevention, Treatment, Hope and Dignity Restoration Act,” legislation which would authorize the President to provide assistance to prevent and treat women suffering from obstetric fistula, a horrific and debilitating condition that occurs in women after prolonged labor, predominantly in sub-Saharan Africa, Southeast Asia, and the Arab States.

N.Y. Reps. Maloney, Hinchey and Nadler call on EPA to revisit decision to allow hydraulic fracturing in NYC watershed

Mar 8, 2011 Press Release
WASHINGTON, DC – Reps. Carolyn Maloney (D-NY), Maurice Hinchey (D-NY), and Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) yesterday wrote Lisa Jackson, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), asking her to review an internal EPA decision to not call for a moratorium on hydraulic fracturing in the New York City Watershed.

Maloney statement on FHA Refinance Amendment

Mar 3, 2011 Press Release
WASHINGTON, DC – Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-NY) today introduced an amendment to H.R. 830, "FHA Refinance Program Termination Act", sponsored by Rep Robert J. Dold (R-IL), to require 500,000 additional underwater mortgages be refinanced by the Federal Housing Administration before the refinance program is terminated. Maloney made the following statement in introducing the amendment today in a markup on the bill before the House Financial Services Committee:

Reps. Maloney, Hinchey and Nadler call for hearings on effects of hydraulic fracturing of natural gas

Mar 2, 2011 Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – Reps. Carolyn Maloney (D-NY), Maurice Hinchey (D-NY), and Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) today sent letters requesting hearings to assess potential concerns with hydraulic fracturing of natural gas before relevant House Committees.  They issued the following joint statement about the letters:

“We hope that both Committees will hold hearings to determine whether our drinking water is safe.  If federal and state regulations have not kept pace with this growing industry, we need to know before it creates a public health concern. As Representatives from New York, we are especially concerned given that some of the wastewater from hydrofracking is being transported to public sewage plants in our state. By holding hearings, Congress, the industry, and the public would have a better understanding of wastewater treatment and what further Congressional action is needed.”
 

Rep. Maloney Presents Efrosini “Efiy” Katanakis with NOW-NYC’s 2011 Susan B. Anthony Award

Feb 25, 2011 Press Release
New York, NY – Last night, U.S. Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-Queens, Manhattan) presented Astoria, Queens resident Efrosini “Efiy” Katanakis with the National Organization for Women-NYC’s 2011 Susan B. Anthony Award, which honors grassroots activists dedicated to improving the lives of women and girls and advancing equality.  Ms. Katanakis is the first female bridge painter to join the City Transportation Department’s all-male bridge painting division, and won a lawsuit opening the bridge painting division to qualified female candidates.

The text of Rep. Maloney’s speech introducing Ms. Katanakis follows.

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Maloney applauds Obama decision to stop defending DOMA

Feb 23, 2011 Press Release
WASHINGTON, DC – Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-NY) today issued the following statement:

“The Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) is discriminatory and today President Obama agreed, ordering the Justice Department to stop defending DOMA in the federal courts.

“This decision marks a victory for the LGBT community and for all Americans who believe in civil rights and equality under the Constitution.  Throughout my entire career in public service, no one has ever asked me to defend their marriage -- but countless same-sex couples have spoken poignantly to me of their efforts to secure legal recognition and protections for their own families.  That’s why I applaud today’s move by the Obama administration to stop defending the indefensible.

“While this decision does not repeal a law that should never have passed -- and that I voted against -- those of us fighting for marriage equality can take heart in this significant step  toward a time when all families are treated equally under the law.”

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