Still Unknown: Is the President Opposed to Contraception?
WASHINGTON, DC - Today 19 Members of Congress, led by Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-NY), again requested that President Bush respond to the question: “Are you opposed to contraception?”
109th Congress
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July 27, 2005 - E-Newsletter Vol II: Ed VII
Marking the 40th Anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid, Rep. Carolyn Maloney Vows to Defend Both Programs for Quality Health Care for Seniors and the Disabled
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, on the eve of the 40th anniversary of the creation of Medicare and Medicaid, Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney (NY) urged Congress and the administration to step up the nation’s commitment to both programs, so that they can provide another 40 years of quality health care for elderly, disabled and financially challenged Americans. President Lyndon Johnson signed the Medicare and Medicaid programs into law on July 30th, 1965.
Victory for New York in Federal Transportation Bill
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney (NY) joined several members of the New York Congressional delegation in announcing a victory for New York in increased funding levels authorized for the State in today’s Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (TEA-LU), as agreed upon by a conference committee of House and Senate legislators. Because earlier versions of the bill have already passed the House and Senate, final approval by Congress on today’s compromise legislation is widely anticipated.
Congresswoman Maloney Gets Top Rating From Hispanic Leadership Group
NEW YORK, NY - Today Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney (NY) received a top rating from the National Hispanic Leadership Agenda (NHLA) for her voting record on issues significant to the Hispanic community. The NHLA created a legislative scorecard to convey the records of elected representatives on issues important to the Hispanic community. Congresswoman Maloney earned a 100 percent score from NHLA.
Eliminating Hidden Overdraft Fees for Bank Customers
WASHINGTON, DC - To end the practice of banks charging $25 to $35 for overdraft protection that consumers never requested in the first place, new congressional legislation would give bank customers more control over and knowledge about their bank accounts. Reps. Carolyn Maloney (NY-14) and Barney Frank (MA-4), the Ranking Member on the House Financial Services Committee, today introduced the Consumer Overdraft Protection Fair Practices Act which would protect consumer in a number of ways including:
Rep. Maloney: Revised National Deficit Estimate Going From Enormous To Huge Is Not Progress Enough
NEW YORK, NY - Today, Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney (D-NY), the Senior House Democrat on the Joint Economic Committee, urged the Bush administration to properly address the national deficit crises, rather than overstating the significance of a short-term estimated reduction in the projected national deficit.
A Birthday Greeting for President Clinton Passes Congress
WASHINGTON, DC - Congress honored former President Bill Clinton today with a Congressional Resolution marking his birthday, which is on August 19. Members of Congress from both sides of the aisle spoke on the House floor, particularly in praise of President Clinton’s recent work on the tsunami recovery. He will turn 59 this year.
Rep. Maloney: Protection of Community Development Grants A Victory for Western Queens & Manhattan’s East Side
NEW YORK, NY - Today, at a Congressional field hearing to examine the impacts of federal Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) in New York City, Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY), detailed successful efforts in Congress to protect the CDBG program and called for stronger efforts to defend the program against ongoing challenges to it. The hearing, titled “The New York City Experience: How has the Community Development Block Grant Program Shaped the Big Apple,” was held by the House Government Reform Subcommittee on Federalism and the Census, Chaired by Congressman Michael R. Turner (R-OH).
Equality for Iraqi Women is in Jeopardy
WASHINGTON, DC - With the deadline for ratification of Iraq’s new constitution rapidly approaching, and with women’s groups protesting a potential loss of rights, Members of Congress are urging President Bush to actively support equal rights for women in Iraq (PDF of letter: (Download related PDF file)). Last week, women’s groups in Iraq took to the street to protest the current draft version of the constitution. The New York Times reported that, under the draft, Islamic “Shariah” law would supercede the constitution’s protections for women, particularly in such areas as divorce and inheritance.