Rep. Carolyn McCarthy

Democrat  •  4th District, New York  •  7th Term  •  Sworn In 1997
Current Term 2009 - 2010 View All
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04/17/07
Even with Virginia Tech shootings, gun control still a tough sell ...

"It is a tough sell," said Rep. Carolyn McCarthy, DN.Y., the House's most ardent proponent of gun control legislation. McCarthy was elected to Congress on a ...

Source: North County Times, CA
04/17/07
Even with Virginia Tech shootings, gun control still a tough sell ...

"It is a tough sell," said Rep. Carolyn McCarthy, a Democrat and the House of Representatives' most ardent proponent of gun control legislation. ...

Source: International Herald Tribune, France
04/17/07
Critics sound off on guns

However, Rep. Carolyn McCarthy, DN.Y., whose husband was killed by a gunman who opened fire in a railroad car on Long Island in 1993, was one of the few ...

Source: Northwest Herald, IL
04/17/07
White House not backing off support for gun owners

said Rep. Carolyn McCarthy, DN.Y., whose husband was killed and her son seriously wounded in the 1993 Long Island Rail Road massacre. ...

Source: Belleville News-Democrat, IL
04/17/07
Gun-control argument builds in background

However, Rep. Carolyn McCarthy, DN.Y., whose husband was killed by a gunman who opened fire in a railroad car on Long Island in 1993, was one of the few ...

Source: Carlsbad Current Argus, NM
04/17/07
New Violence, Familiar Response

Rep. Carolyn McCarthy (DN.Y.) on Tuesday complained of the timidity of both parties: "It has been more than a decade since meaningful legislation that would ...

Source: Politico, DC
04/17/07
Stricter gun control after shootings? Democratic leaders show ...

Overall, though, said Rep. Carolyn McCarthy, DN.Y., “It is a tough sell” to pass gun control legislation. Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., ...

Source: San Diego Union Tribune, CA
04/17/07
Gun control debate resumes, on one side anyway

However, Rep. Carolyn McCarthy (DN.Y), whose husband was among six people killed by a gunman who opened fire on a Long Island Rail Road train in 1993, ...

Source: Los Angeles Times, CA
04/17/07
Ignoring McCain and White House, LA Times claimed gun rights ...

As evidence, the Times simply reported that Rep. Carolyn McCarthy (D-NY) "added a political note to her statement of sympathy. 'The unfortunate situation in ...

Source: Chicago Tribune
04/17/07
Gun Control Is Tough Sell in Congress

"It is a tough sell," said Rep. Carolyn McCarthy, DN.Y., the House's most ardent proponent of gun control legislation. In 1999, after the Columbine High ...

Source: NewsMax.com
04/17/07
Virginia Tech shootings unlikely to change gun control sentiment ...

“It is a tough sell,” said Rep. Carolyn McCarthy, DN.Y., the House’s most ardent proponent of gun control legislation. McCarthy was elected to Congress on a ...

Source: Canton Repository (subscription), OH
04/17/07
Gun Control Is Tough Sell In Congress

``It is a tough sell,'' said Rep. Carolyn McCarthy, DN.Y., the House's most ardent proponent of gun control legislation. McCarthy was elected to Congress on ...

Source: Guardian Unlimited, UK
04/17/07
Rampage likely to stir debate on gun control

However, Rep. Carolyn McCarthy, DN.Y., whose husband was killed by a gunman who opened fire in a railroad car on Long Island in 1993, was one of the few ...

Source: Cincinnati Post, OH
04/17/07
Gun control debate resumes, on one side

However, Rep. Carolyn McCarthy (DN.Y), whose husband was among six people killed by a gunman who opened fire on a Long Island Rail Road train in 1993, ...

Source: Northwest Herald
04/17/07
Gun Control Backers Respond Swiftly

Even Congress’ leading gun control advocate, Rep. Carolyn McCarthy, DN.Y., conceded that efforts to renew the assault weapons ban and limit high-capacity ...

Source: Congressional Quarterly, DC
04/17/07
UPDATE: Even with Tech shootings, gun control still a tough sell

“It is a tough sell,” said Rep. Carolyn McCarthy, DN.Y., the House’s most ardent proponent of gun control legislation. McCarthy was elected to Congress on a ...

Source: The Daily Advertiser, LA
04/17/07
Gun Control Is Tough Sell In Congress

``It is a tough sell,'' said Rep. Carolyn McCarthy, DN.Y., the House's most ardent proponent of gun control legislation. In 1999, after the Columbine High ...

Source: Guardian Unlimited, UK
04/17/07
Gun Control Is Tough Sell in Congress

"It is a tough sell," said Rep. Carolyn McCarthy, DN.Y., the House’s most ardent proponent of gun control legislation. In 1999, after the Columbine High ...

Source: KSTP.com, MN
04/17/07
Gun Control Is Tough Sell in Congress

"It is a tough sell," said Rep. Carolyn McCarthy, DN.Y., the House's most ardent proponent of gun control legislation. McCarthy was elected to Congress on a ...

Source: Forbes, NY
04/17/07
Gun Control Is Tough Sell in Congress

``It is a tough sell,'' said Rep. Carolyn McCarthy, DN.Y., the House's most ardent proponent of gun control legislation. In 1999, after the Columbine High ...

Source: Guardian Unlimited, UK
04/17/07
Shootings seldom aid gun-control efforts

"It is a tough sell," said Democratic Rep. Carolyn McCarthy of New York, the House's most ardent proponent of gun-control legislation. ...

Source: Albuquerque Tribune, NM
04/17/07
War Over Firearms

Under the headline "Tragedy Must Trigger Reform," Rep. Carolyn McCarthy wrote in the New York Daily News that "it has been more than a decade since any ...

Source: Investor's Business Daily (subscription)
04/17/07
Killings spark gun control debate again

However, Rep. Carolyn McCarthy, whose husband was among six people killed by a gunman who opened fire on a Long Island Rail Road train in 1993, ...

Source: Indian Express, India
04/16/07
Va. murders are ‘a dark day in our history’

and Carolyn McCarthy (DN.Y.), while Sen. Charles Schumer (DN.Y.) has sponsored a bill in the upper chamber. McCarthy’s bill seeks to reauthorize the ban on ...

Source: The Hill, DC
04/16/07
Va. Tech shootings leave 33 dead

Rep. Carolyn McCarthy (D-Mineola), who began campaigning against tougher gun laws after her husband was shot to death on a Long Island Rail Road train in ...

Source: Newsday, NY
04/16/07
Va. Tech shootings leave 33 dead

Rep. Carolyn McCarthy (D-Mineola), who began campaigning against tougher gun laws after her husband was shot to death on a Long Island Rail Road train in ...

Source: amNewYork, New York
04/12/07
Northern Ireland closer to peace deal, Holden says

Y.; and New York Democrats Brian Higgins, Maurice Hinchey and Carolyn McCarthy. They met with Blair at No. 10 Downing Street in London. ...

Source: Patriot-News, PA
04/10/07
: Arrogant ideology trumping reality in Washington, DC and United ...

In the United States Congress itself, Rep. Carolyn McCarthy of New York is proposing a ban on the importation and manufacture of scores of models of ...

Source: NewsReleaseWire.com (press release)
04/05/07
Hospitals get a break in state budget

Rep. Carolyn McCarthy (D-Mineola) has been spearheading a Congressional initiative to overturn those proposed health care cuts.

Source: Nassau Herald, NY
03/28/07
Two staffs for senior Democrat

Messina was chief of staff to Rep. Carolyn McCarthy, DN.Y, from 1999 to 2001 and to Sen. Byron Dorgan, DN.D., from 2003 to 2005.

Source: Helena Independent Record, MT

Official website: http://carolynmccarthy.house.gov/
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106 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-5516
Fax: 202-225-5758

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