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Jul 15, 2014 Press Release
WASHINGTON – The House of Representatives today passed a bill (HR 2291) introduced by Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (NY-12) to rename Grand Central Station Post Office, located at 450 Lexington Avenue in New York City, the “Vincent R. Sombrotto Post Office.”
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Jul 14, 2014 Press Release
Today we’re sending a message that Israel has our support as it defends itself and its people. Over the last few days, hundreds of missiles have fallen within Israel. Hamas is a terrorist organization – and they’re living up to that description – Israelis are literally living in terror. The targets aren’t military – they’re civilians. Schools, homes, day care centers, gas stations.
Jul 9, 2014 Press Release
NEW YORK – Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY) today released the following statement in response to the construction accident at Asphalt Green “When it comes to construction, safety should be paramount. I am horrified to learn that a drill bit crashed through a fourth floor window at Asphalt Green showering at least one person with glass. I fully support the decision by the city to stop construction on the MTS project following today’s incident and it needs to stay shut down pending a full investigation and until safety at the work site can be examined and improved. The drill bit could just as easily have caused greater damage within the facility or flown onto an Asphalt Green field filled with children at play. This ill-conceived project should not be taking chances with our safety.”
Jul 9, 2014 Press Release
NEW YORK – Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (NY-12) today released the following statement after a meeting of the New York congressional delegation with MTA Chairman/CEO Tom Prendergast. “The outcome of this meeting was clear: the New York delegation strongly believes that the MTA and labor must return to the bargaining table to resolve the present impasse. With no realistic prospect for congressional action, both parties must work around the clock to secure a final deal that can avoid a strike. Mr. Prendergast says the parties are close to a deal. I hope that’s true, because the clock is ticking. “A strike would be devastating for the residents of not just Long Island, but the economy of New York City as well. As the Representative for one of New York’s strongest business districts, I’m concerned that people wouldn’t be able to get to work, other forms of transportation into the city would become stressed, and the employers I represent would be severely impacted. Our hotels should be filled with tourists visiting the world’s greatest city - not commuters.”
Jul 2, 2014 Press Release
NEW YORK – Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney today released the following statement regarding the murder of z"l Naftali Fraenkel, Gilad Shaar and Eyal Yifrah: “Today we all join Israelis in mourning the deaths of Naftali Fraenkel, Gilad Shaar and Eyal Yifrah. Their deaths are a terrible reminder of the savage cruelty of terrorism. While we all hoped and prayed for their safe return, their deaths underscore the urgency with which we long for peace. Once again parents will return home without their sons; once again hope is replaced with sorrow; and once again a nation must mourn the senseless deaths of young men cut down too soon. I condemn the actions of the murderers in the strongest possible terms, and I am appalled by those who have celebrated their kidnapping and death.”
Jun 30, 2014 Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney (D-NY) today issued the following statement on the Supreme Court’s decision in Sebelius v. Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc. and Conestoga Wood Specialties Corp. v. Sebelius. “The Supreme Court just put employers in between a woman and her doctor. The conservative members of the Court have declared that employers at closely held corporations may impose their own religious views on the health care choices of employees and restrict a person’s medical insurance coverage so that it doesn’t offend the boss’s personal beliefs. To that message they attached an annual bill for $269—the average increase in out-of-pocket costs for contraception that millions of women may face as a result of this deeply flawed decision."
Jun 30, 2014 Press Release
NEW YORK – Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney (NY-12) is calling on the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to ban the use of tanning beds by those under 18 years old. The congresswoman succeeded in having warning labels added to the machines, but believes more protections are necessary for minors.
Jun 26, 2014 Press Release
WASHINGTON –Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY) today released the following statement on the Supreme Court’s decision in McCullen v. Coakley, which struck down a Massachusetts law designed to stop the harassment of women at health care clinics by establishing a 35-foot buffer zone.
Jun 24, 2014 Press Release
WASHINGTON -- At a Joint Economic Committee (JEC) Hearing this morning, Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY) pressed witnesses on the absence of sufficient federal oversight of dangerous natural gas production, including hydraulic fracking. Maloney is the Ranking House Member of the JEC.
Jun 23, 2014 Press Release
WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY) today applauded The White House Summit on Working Families, which aims to set an agenda for the 21st century workplace. Maloney is a leading advocate for stronger work-life balance legislation and is the author several bills to give people more rights and protections in the workplace so that they can better address family and medical issues.

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