Brady Targets Distracted Drivers Oct 22, 2009
Carolyn McCarthy (D-N.Y.), introduced in September, would withhold funding if states don t enact bans on text messaging while driving. A Senate bill from Sen. (Roll Call)
Feds weigh cell phone ban for bus, truck drivers Sep 24, 2009
Carolyn McCarthy, D-N.Y., would require states to bar drivers from texting while driving or risk losing a a quarter of their annual federal highway funding. WASHINGTON -- Safety investigators told federal regulators three years ago that it was dangerous for bus drivers to talk on cell phones while driving and recommended a ban. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Ford Backs Ban On Texting While Driving Sep 12, 2009
Carolyn McCarthy, D-N.Y., would require states to bar drivers from texting while driving or risk losing a a quarter of their annual federal highway funding. Fourteen states and the District of Columbia have passed laws making the practice illegal. (Click2Houston, TX)
Ford Says No to Texting While Driving Sep 12, 2009
Carolyn McCarthy, D-N.Y., would require states to bar drivers from texting while driving or risk losing a a quarter of their annual federal highway funding. Related. (ABC News -- Business)
Cooper Could Be Last Primary Opponent Standing Against Gillibrand Aug 26, 2009
Carolyn McCarthy (D), a personal friend, or Rep. Steve Israel (D), an ally in Suffolk County politics, or Rep. (Roll Call)
Gillibrand candidacy stronger Aug 9, 2009
Steve Israel and Carolyn McCarthy considered primary challenges. But Gillibrand has connected with powerful allies and continues the engaging, street-level style of politicking that helped her knock off an entrenched -- if troubled -- Republican incumbent in 2006. (Albany Times Union)
Maloney drops Senate bid Aug 8, 2009
Steve Israel and Carolyn McCarthy, also considered a primary against Gillibrand but bowed out after Obama and other Democrats put their support behind the senator. Maloney pressed on, criticizing Gillibrand's more conservative views on guns and immigration. (Albany Times Union)
UNITED AIRLINES SET TO CAUSE FINANCIAL TURBULENCE... Jul 20, 2009
Local Congressional representatives Carolyn McCarthy and Nydia Velazquez joined 16 others last week in sending a letter to UAL asking them to postpone the move. lect. (The Drudge Report)
Guy Cosentino: Gillibrand needs a map of upstate Jul 18, 2009
yellowfin wrote on Jul 17, 2009 11:37 AM:" By the way, the name of her opponent is Carolyn McCarthy, not Maloney, who is a terrible person whose primary cause is destroying Constitutional rights and protecting murderers, muggers, and rapists. ". Andy b wrote on Jul 17, 2009 10:12 AM:" I hope the Republicans put up a good candidate for 2010. A small government Constitution minded candidate. ". (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Health care overhaul bill has its ups and downs Jul 17, 2009
Carolyn McCarthy, D-NY, center, and Rep. George Miller, D, Ca, right. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Woman tells Congress of son's bullying, suicide Jul 9, 2009
Carolyn McCarthy says the effects of bullying are becoming more severe ... Carolyn McCarthy, D-New York, said the emotional and physical effects of bullying are becoming more severe and that the acts of bullying can continue outside school. (CNN)
Maloney to take on Gillibrand in primary Jul 2, 2009
Steve Israel and Carolyn McCarthy have opted out. Maloney, 61, who represents Manhattan's Upper East Side, declined to do so, even after a phone call from Vice President Joe Biden. (MSNBC -- Politics)
HOH’s One-Minute Recess: Moran’s Got It in the Bag Jul 1, 2009
Carolyn McCarthy (D-N.Y.), Jane Harman (D-Calif. and former Rep. (Roll Call)
Political philanderers most likely to be male Jun 27, 2009
For Carolyn McCarthy, D-N.Y., the issue is one of privacy. "Before I got to Congress, I could go out to a bar and have drinks with a friend," she said. (AZCentral -- News)
Pelosi Remarks at National Conference on Volunteering and Service in San Francisco Jun 23, 2009
For more than four years, California's own Congressman George Miller, Chair of the Education and Labor Committee, and Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy of New York, Chair of the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities, worked together to launch a new era of service. "The legislation, which was named for its Senate champion, the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act and signed by President Obama, creates 175,000 new service opportunities -- more than tripling the number of volunteers... (PR Newswire)
Senator has little time to prep for 2010 race Jun 22, 2009
Steve Israel, Carolyn McCarthy and Carolyn Maloney loudly threatened to challenge her in 2010. Primary would be biggest threatA primary would be Gillibrand's biggest threat in a state where registered Democrats outnumber Republicans 2-to-1. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Gun law wont affect local wildlife refuge May 23, 2009
Carolyn McCarthy, a Democrat and a leading gun-control supporter. If the NRA wins, the American people are going to be the ones who lose. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Heading to a national park? Now you can pack heat May 21, 2009
Carolyn McCarthy , D- N.Y. , protested "the bill has been hijacked," and Rep. Maxine Waters , D- Calif. (Yahoo News)
Gun provision piggybacks on credit card bill May 21, 2009
Carolyn McCarthy, D-N.Y., a gun control advocate in Congress. "It's disappointing.". (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
The Democrats' Gun Dilemma May 16, 2009
Carolyn McCarthy (D-N.Y.), Mike Castle (R-Del. Jim Moran (D-Va. (CBS News)
Potential Gillibrand opponent out May 16, 2009
Carolyn Maloney and Carolyn McCarthy, both from downstate. A Marist poll released earlier this month found that 19 percent of New Yorkers gave Gillibrand a "good" or "excellent" job approval rating, although the number of "unsure" responses stood at 43 percent. (Albany Times Union)
Read Hannity's America May 16, 2009
Representative Carolyn McCarthy led the press conference that was supposed to focus on new anti-gun legislation, but instead decided to use her moment in the spotlight to slam New York Democratic Senator Kirsten Gillibrand ... REP. CAROLYN MCCARTHY, D-N.Y.: It is true that she has changed her opinion on a lot of the legislation that has to do with gun violence ... I don't think it's going to shock you that Carolyn McCarthy is considering challenging Senator Gillibrand in the Democratic primary... (Fox News)
Israel Won’t Challenge Gillibrand, Per Obama’s Request May 16, 2009
Carolyn Maloney and Carolyn McCarthy have been entertaining the idea of running. Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee Chairman Bob Menendez released a statement praising Israel and his decision. (Roll Call)
Three Potential Challengers Jointly Rap Gillibrand on Guns May 14, 2009
Carolyn McCarthy, Carolyn Maloney and Steve Israel teamed up for a Capitol Hill news conference on the No Fly, No Buy Act, which would bar people from buying guns if their names are on the Transportation Security Administration s no fly list of suspected terrorists. While none would confirm that they are running for Senate, their willingness to appear together and tweak Gillibrand suggested that they could put together a potent coalition if one decides to run against her and the others endorse... (Roll Call)
At 100 days, who is Gillibrand? May 7, 2009
Steve Israel, Carolyn Maloney and Carolyn McCarthy are weighing campaigns for the Democratic nomination. Gillibrand said she will spend the next 18 months proving herself. (Albany Times Union)
National Service: Now Bigger Than Ever May 2, 2009
and Carolyn McCarthy (N.Y.), and Republicans Howard Buck McKeon (Calif. and Todd Platts (Pa. (Townhall.com)
Squeezing Out the Faithful to Make Way for ACORN May 2, 2009
Carolyn McCarthy (D-N.Y.), the bill passed the House by a vote of 275 to 149. The multi-billion-dollar spending bill triples the size of federal paid volunteer programs including AmeriCorps while killing funds for the faith-friendly Points of Light Institute. (Townhall.com)
Rebranding Gillibrand Apr 9, 2009
Carolyn McCarthy, the congresswoman whose husband and son were shot by Colin Ferguson on the Long Island Railroad in 1993, said, I don t think someone with a 100 percent NRA rating should be the next senator from New York. McCarthy vowed to run against Gillibrand in the special election of 2010 if she doesn t change her views. (The American Conservative)
Why Those Fundraising Emails Never Stop Mar 25, 2009
Carolyn McCarthy, D-N.Y., inviting people to a St. Patrick's Day fundraiser for which she, too, asks for $1,000. Countless fundraisers are held each year, some sponsored by lawmakers, others by lobbyists or trade groups seeking to cement relationships. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
New York Special Awash in Cash Mar 21, 2009
Carolyn McCarthy (N.Y.), Charlie Melancon (La. Patrick Murphy (Pa. (Roll Call)
Groundbreaking National Service Legislation Introduced in U.S. House of Representatives Advocates Establishing September 11 as an Annually Observed National Day of Service Mar 11, 2009
Carolyn McCarthy (NY-04) and U.S. Rep ... "Just as important, especially considering all the challenges we now face as a country, America would benefit greatly from an annual call to service on 9/11. One can only imagine the positive impact of millions of Americans engaging in service, many for the very first time, in honor of those lost and those who rose to service after the horror of that September morning. The 9/11 family member community is fortunate to have so many leaders in Congress who... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Guy Cosentino: A look at politics past, future Mar 11, 2009
Gillibrand already has at least one probable opponent, Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy, who dislikes her stand on guns, on top of a GOP challenge. She or the governor also may see that Cuomo wants to leave his current post and move into the governor's mansion or back to Washington, where he once served in President Bill Clinton's cabinet. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
New York Congressional Delegation to Ring the NASDAQ Stock Market Opening Bell Mar 7, 2009
Who: * Representative Daniel Maffei * Representative Carolyn Maloney * Representative Carolyn McCarthy * Representative Gregory Meeks * Representative Jerrold Nadler * Representative Charles Rangel * Representative Nydia Velasquez Where: NASDAQ MarketSite - 4 Times Square - 43rd & Broadway - Broadcast Studio When: Monday, March 9th, 2009 at 9:15 - 9:30 a.m. ET Contacts: NASDAQ MarketSite: Robert Madden (646) 441-5045. Feed Information. (Primezone Releases)
Gun rights and voting rights clash in DC Mar 7, 2009
Carolyn McCarthy, D-N.Y., elected to Congress on a gun control agenda in 1996 after a gunman opened fire on passengers in a Long Island Railroad train, killing her husband. She said she and others would not be able to vote for the voting rights bill if the gun provision is attached. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Gun rights, voting rights clash in U.S. capital Mar 7, 2009
Carolyn McCarthy, elected to Congress on a gun control agenda in 1996 after a gunman opened fire on passengers in a Long Island Railroad train, killing her husband and gravely wounding her son. She said she and others would not be able to vote for the voting rights bill if the gun provision were attached. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Gillibrand has no shortage of critics Mar 1, 2009
Carolyn McCarthy, D-N.Y., an ardent gun-control advocate whose husband was killed in the 1993 Long Island Rail Road massacre, was so incensed over the appointment that she immediately announced that she might challenge Gillibrand in 2010. Lawrence O'Donnell, a Democratic activist who favored Kennedy, said Paterson has chosen someone better at representing cows than people. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
The mutterings of a talkative King Feb 25, 2009
New York Republicans typically stick to themselves, but one Democrat who has known King for decades is his neighboring district s congresswoman, Carolyn McCarthy. You can disagree on policy, but that doesn t mean you don t like the person, she says of King. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Guns or Bitter Feb 25, 2009
Carolyn McCarthy and other metroliberals driven by hick-hatred are threatening a primary. Senator Gillibrand s devotion to the Second Amendment will be sorely tested over the next two years her colleague, the beyond egregious Chuck Schumer, has undertaken to educate her on the matter but if she sticks to her guns, so to speak, the freemen and women of Alexander will have the odd sensation of Senate representation by someone who has not only been north of Yonkers, but has seen, up close, such... (The American Conservative)
major recipients of PMA campaign donations Feb 24, 2009
How to use this search tool:Donor Lookup: Individual campaign contributorsZIP Code: Local contributions and other informationPerson: Politicians, lobbyists and other notable peopleOrganization: Corporations, unions, trade associations, etc (Harper's Magazine)
Poll: More Dems would back McCarthy over Gillibrand Feb 18, 2009
"She trails Representative Carolyn McCarthy, and the category of 'don't know,' among Democrats, and leads Representative Peter King in a November campaign. But as of today, voters don't know much about any of them.". Carroll also said Paterson had been damaged by the selection process used to tap Gillibrand - in particular by the actions of his aides in leaking damaging information about Kennedy to reporters. (Newsday)
New York senator moves rifles after news reports Feb 17, 2009
Carolyn McCarthy threatened a 2010 primary challenge. She was elected to Congress after her husband was killed and her son wounded in a shooting rampage on a Long Island Rail Road train in 1993. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Sen. Gillibrand moves guns from under her bed Feb 17, 2009
Carolyn McCarthy, who was elected after her husband was killed and her son wounded in the 1993 Long Island Rail Road shootings, threatened a 2010 primary challenge. In New York City, Mayor Michael Bloomberg has complained that Gillibrand has opposed efforts to enact common sense measures that keep illegal guns out of the hands of criminals. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
