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Rep Carolyn McCarthy Calls for More DTV Funding

WASHINGTON DC–On Thursday, January 15, 2009, Rep. Carolyn McCarthy (NY-4) sent a letter to Speaker Pelosi requesting additional funding for National Telecommunications and Information Administration's (NTIA) Digital Television (DTV) Converter Box Coupon Program.

Rep. Carolyn McCarthy (NY-4) Reintroduces Bill to Preserve Historic Accounts of the Civil Rights Movement

WASHINGTON D.C.–On Thursday, January 15, 2009, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday, Rep. Carolyn McCarthy reintroduced legislation to create a Civil Rights Oral History Project. The bill which, was cosponsored by civil rights leader Rep. John Lewis (GA-5), will create a joint effort between the future National Museum of African American History and Culture and the Library of Congress to collect oral histories of the people that were involved in the civil rights movement and preserve their stories for future generations.

Rep. Carolyn McCarthy (NY-04) Votes to Reauthorize State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP)

WASHINGTON DC–On Wednesday January 14, 2009, Rep. Carolyn McCarthy (NY-04) voted for H.R. 2, the State Children's Health Insurance Program, or SCHIP, which will provide healthcare coverage for 11 million children. The bill will also preserve coverage for the 7 million children currently covered by SCHIP and extend coverage to 4 million additional, uninsured children who are currently eligible for, but not enrolled in, SCHIP and Medicaid.

Rep. Carolyn McCarthy (NY-04) Cosponsors Bill Supporting Israel

WASHINGON DC–On Friday, January 9, 2009, Rep. Carolyn McCarthy voted for H. Res 34, which recognizes Israel's right to defend itself against attacks from Gaza, reaffirms the United States' strong support for Israel, and supports the Israeli-Palestinian peace process. The following is Rep. McCarthy's statement on the passage of H. Res. 34:

Rep. Carolyn McCarthy (NY-4) Introduces Middle Class Home Heating Relief Bill

WASHINGTON DC–On Tuesday January 6, 2009 Rep. Carolyn McCarthy introduced her first piece of legislation of the 111th Congress. Shortly after being sworn in to her seventh term representing New York's 4th Congressional District, Rep. McCarthy introduced the Home Heating Cost Relief Act, which will help middle class families struggling with the high home heating costs.

Rep. McCarthy Statement on Conflict in Gaza

The following is a statement from Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy on the Current Conflict in Gaza:

Rep. McCarthy Visits Walter Reed Army Medical Center

Congresswoman McCarthy recently joined General Peter Chiarelli, Vice Chief of Staff of the US Army, and Fire Fighters fr...