Rep. Carolyn McCarthy

Democrat  •  4th District, New York  •  7th Term  •  Sworn In 1997
Current Term 2009 - 2010 View All
  • Votes with party 98%
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10/13/09
Verizon Wireless Supports U.S. Rep. McCarthy in Effort to Ban Texting and E ...

McCarthy in Effort to Ban Texting and E-Mailing While Driving BASKING RIDGE, NJ, Oct. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- US Rep. Carolyn McCarthy (D-NY) recently introduced ...

Source: Reuters
10/13/09
RE: Carolyn McCarthy

In a point/counterpoint for US News & World Report, Reason Senior Editor Radley Balko debates Rep. Carolyn McCarthy over the wisdom of a federal ban on ...

Source: Reason Online
10/12/09
Americans continue speaking, and it's not the message gun haters want to hear

Dianne Feinstein and Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy, though that might be wishful thinking. I wrote about the Rasmussen poll here, and about the ...

Source: Examiner.com
10/09/09
Should There Be a Law Against Texting While Driving?

...dumb, laws against it are unenforceable. Is a ban the way to go? In the latest edition of U.S. News Weekly, New York Rep. Carolyn McCarthy argues for the creation of a texting ban, while Radley Balko, senior editor for Reason Magazine, argues against it

10/09/09
Md. student heads to The Hill for healthy school lunches

..."green jobs, train chefs, and cut down on the costs of shipping frozen food from across the country, he said. Rep. Carolyn McCarthy, D-N.Y., opened the subcommittee hearing, saying that "given the current harsh financial realities for many families in

10/09/09
NYPA Expected to Make Formal Request for Proposals this Year for 100-Megawatt ...

Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy said: "I am pleased that Governor Paterson has certified $10 million for this important project. This funding will allow for ...

Source: Media Newswire (press release)
10/08/09
Md. student heads to The Hill for healthy school lunches

Rep. Carolyn McCarthy, DN.Y., opened the subcommittee hearing, saying that "given the current harsh financial realities for many families in my district and ...

Source: Bethany Beach Wave
10/08/09
RE: Carolyn McCarthy

On April 18, 2007 in an interview, Rep. Carolyn McCarthy (NY), sponsor of the bill “Assault Weapons Ban and Law Enforcement Protection Act of 2007” spoke on ...

Source: Evening Sun (subscription)
10/08/09
Md. student heads to The Hill for healthy school lunches

Rep. Carolyn McCarthy, DN.Y., opened the subcommittee hearing, saying that "given the current harsh financial realities for many families in my district and ...

Source: Delmarva Daily Times
10/07/09
LAUTENBERG, MCCARTHY INTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO FIGHT ASTHMA

WASHINGTON, DC - Senator Frank R. Lautenberg (D-NJ) and Representative Carolyn McCarthy (D-NY-4) today introduced The Family Asthma Act of ...

Source: PolitickerNJ (blog)
10/07/09
LI Dems: Afghanistan plan should focus on terror

"I've been wrestling with this," said Rep. Carolyn McCarthy (D-Mineola), noting that people are tired and angry. But she added, "I'm petrified if we don't ...

Source: Newsday
10/07/09
HealthCare Partners, IPA, Dr. Richard Merkin, CEO, Recognize Seniors Taking

The Towers, Dr. Gastright and Theobold met with Congressman Gary Ackerman, Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy and senior level staff members of Senator Kristen ...

Source: PR Newswire (press release)
10/07/09
Members of Congress Recognize October as National Work and Family Month

Carolyn McCarthy (D-NY) and Todd Russell Platts (R-PA) have introduced H. Res. 768, while Sens. Blanche Lincoln (D-AR) and Michael Crapo (R-ID) are the lead ...

Source: PR Web (press release)
10/07/09
RE: Carolyn McCarthy

Tim Bishop (D-Southampton) held one in Farmingville on Aug. 27. The rest of the Long Island delegation, including Rep. Carolyn McCarthy (D-Garden City), ...

Source: LongIslandPress.com
10/07/09
HealthCare Partners, IPA, Dr. Richard Merkin, CEO, Recognize Seniors Taking ...

The Towers, Dr. Gastright and Theobold met with Congressman Gary Ackerman, Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy and senior level staff members of Senator Kristen ...

Source: Reuters
10/05/09
OOIDA supports a ban on texting while driving

The state of Utah, for example, has strict penalties similar to those outlined in drunken driving laws. On a federal level, US Rep. Carolyn McCarthy, D-NY, ...

Source: Land Line Magazine
10/04/09
19 m agoSchumer: Texting while driving should be banned

Rep. Carolyn McCarthy (D-Mineola), who introduced the House version of the texting ban bill Sept. 8, said she regularly scolds her staff members who check ...

Source: Newsday
10/02/09
Capital Eye Opener: Friday, October 2

...or at least to withhold federal transportation money from states that do not prohibit texting while driving. (In the House, Rep. Carolyn McCarthy (D-N.Y.) has sponsored companion legislation.) Automaker Ford is on the record in support, saying it's a "c

Source: Open Secrets
10/01/09
RE: Carolyn McCarthy

Similar legislation was introduced in the House last month by Rep. Carolyn McCarthy, DN.Y. Ray Lahood, secretary of the Department of Transportation, ...

Source: Albany Times Union
10/01/09
Bill: Ban texting while driving

...before the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works. Similar legislation was introduced in the House last month by Rep. Carolyn McCarthy, D-N.Y. Ray Lahood, secretary of the Department of Transportation, said the Obama administration would suppo

10/01/09
Letter: Urges Members Of Congress to Support Consumer Protection ...

Long Island Congressmembers Carolyn McCarthy and Gary Ackerman must stand up for consumers by supporting the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act ...

Source: Mineola American
10/01/09
RE: Carolyn McCarthy

Similar House legislation was introduced last month by Rep. Carolyn mccarthy, DN.Y. On the other hand, many states have questioned the use of what they call ...

Source: Omaha World-Herald
09/29/09
Garden City conference tackles autism research, funding

...county and the university plan a joint study to gain more realistic numbers; it should be completed by 2012.U.S. Rep. Carolyn McCarthy (D- Mineola ), a former nurse, praised Suozzi and the coalition, saying: "You have made this a model for other parts o

09/29/09
RE: Carolyn McCarthy

US Rep. Carolyn McCarthy (D-Mineola), a former nurse, praised Suozzi and the coalition, saying: "You have made this a model for other parts of the country. ...

Source: Newsday
09/28/09
Bill aims to assess quality of food in schools

The Food Marketing in Schools Act was introduced by Representative Carolyn McCarthy in July 2007. It calls for an in-depth study of the nutritional value of ...

Source: Dr. Cutler
09/28/09
Administration Eyes Way to Block Texting While Driving

Ford last week endorsed a proposed nationwide ban on handheld texting introduced by Senator Charles E. Schumer (D-NY) and Rep. Carolyn mccarthy (D-NY). ...

Source: U.S. News & World Report
09/27/09
US Drivers Say Texting While Driving Should Be Banned

Ford last week endorsed a proposed nationwide ban on handheld texting introduced by Senator Charles E. Schumer and Rep. Carolyn McCarthy. ...

Source: Cellular-News
09/26/09
Social Security's January Surprise

...in benefits, primarily because of 2008's spike in oil prices.Democratic lawmakers are trying to lessen the perceived pain. Rep. Carolyn McCarthy (D., N.Y.) introduced legislation that would provide a one-time $150 payment to Social Security beneficiarie

09/26/09
Social Security's January Surprise

Rep. Carolyn McCarthy (D., NY) introduced legislation that would provide a one-time $150 payment to Social Security beneficiaries to compensate for the lack ...

Source: Wall Street Journal
09/26/09
Survey: US Drivers Say Texting While Driving Should be Banned ...

Ford last week endorsed a proposed nationwide ban on handheld texting introduced by Senator Charles E. Schumer (D-NY) and Rep. Carolyn McCarthy (D-NY). ...

Source: PR Newswire (press release)

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Phone: 202-225-5516
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