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April 13, 2010

President Obama Endorses Carolyn

Stating that “New Yorkers are extraordinarily lucky to have her fighting for them in Congress,” President Obama today endorsed Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney for re-election.    

 

            "I'm proud to endorse Carolyn Maloney for re-election and to have her working with me for the change America needs. New Yorkers are extraordinarily lucky to have her fighting for them in Congress-- Carolyn has not only delivered again and again for New Yorkers, she's written groundbreaking legislation that is making a lasting difference in the lives of millions of Americans,” said President Obama.

 

            "Whether it's expanding access to health care, protecting consumers from credit card abuses, or restructuring our intelligence system, she's crafted innovative solutions to the problems our government-- and so many families face.  Carolyn is tenacious, energetic, and reform-minded—someone with good ideas and the know-how to get them done," continued the President. 

 

            “I am thrilled to have the support of President Obama,” said Congresswoman Maloney.  “It was an honor to work with President Obama to achieve the historic healthcare reform bill, and I look forward to continuing to work with him in securing healthcare for 9/11 first responders, and creating thousands of more jobs for New Yorkers as we move forward with construction of a 2nd Avenue Subway and East Side Connector.”

 

            The endorsement by President Obama comes in the same week Congresswoman Maloney’s re-election was endorsed by the 2.5 million-member New York State AFL-CIO.

 

            Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (www.carolynmaloney.com) was first elected to represent New York’s 14th Congressional District in 1992.  She was the first woman to represent the district – which includes Manhattan’s Upper East Side, Astoria and Long Island City in Queens, and Roosevelt Island - and is the first woman to Chair the Joint Economic Committee. 

 

            She is a senior member of both the House Financial Services Committee and the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee.  As co-founder of the House 9/11 Commission Caucus, Carolyn helped author and pass legislation to implement all of the 9/11 Commission’s recommendations for improving intelligence gathering.   Carolyn is a champion of domestic and international women’s issues, and has fought tirelessly for full federal assistance to help New York City rebuild from 9/11.

  • Hillary Clinton

    "Carolyn Maloney has been a tireless and effective advocate for women in America and abroad. I applaud her ongoing efforts to highlight issues affecting women and to fight for solutions that improve women's lives."

  • Christine Quinn

    "She's led the way on so many issues important to women -- from fighting for pay equity to passing family and medical leave to ensuring women across the country have access to birth control. Carolyn Maloney is a trailblazer who keeps blazing new trails."

  • Gloria Steinem

    "No one knows just how many perpetrators of sexual violence have been identified through DNA evidence thanks to Carolyn Maloney and the funding the Debbie Smith Act provides. We're fortunate to have Carolyn in Congress breaking new ground in the fight to reduce violence against women."

  • Emily's List

    “Congresswoman Maloney has been a leader in Washington and a tremendous advocate for New York City. She has earned a reputation as a tireless supporter for women and families and the protection of a woman’s right to choose..."

  • Nicholas Kristof

    "One of the great champions of women around the world on issues ranging from sex trafficking to reproductive health."

  • Joseph Stiglitz

    "While I am critical of Congress, kudos have to be given to Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney, co-chair of the Joint Economic Committee, for her efforts..."

  • Eleanor Smeal

    "It's one thing to vote the right way on choice. It's another to be a true pro-choice leader, as Carolyn Maloney continues to be on every issue that affects women's reproductive freedom and health. We're lucky to have her voice in Congress."

  • The Village Voice

    "Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney [has] been a tiger in the House on every dollar due New York."

  • Speaker Nancy Pelosi

    "Due to her leadership, Congress has passed and President Obama has signed into law her credit card reform bill, which will provide significant consumer protections."

  • New York State AFL-CIO

    "Throughout her career in public service, Carolyn Maloney has been a leader in fighting for the issues important to working people. Working men and women in the 14th Congressional district, across this city, and throughout this state have no greater champion for their cause than Carolyn Maloney."

  • Rep. Jose Serrano

    "No one understands our country's need for comprehensive immigration reform more than Carolyn Maloney. She has been a strong partner and a true advocate for our country's many immigrants and their families."

  • Rep. Mike Honda

    "Carolyn Maloney is a strong advocate for family-based immigration reform. As a co-sponsor of my Reuniting Families Act, she works hard to break down bureaucratic barriers and reunite families of legal immigrants."

  • Mayor Ed Koch

    "She’s the kind of responsive, independent and tenacious representative New Yorkers need. She has my complete support."

  • Elizabeth Holtzman

    “In my career in public service, I have known few who can match Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney’s record of legislative accomplishments. When it comes to shepherding important bills through Congress, she’s in a class of her own.”

  • Bill Clinton

    "Carolyn’s outstanding record of service and her mile-long list of accomplishments are rare. We need her creative, persistent effectiveness in Congress. Especially now, with all the work she’s done on financial issues. There’s no one better suited to continue fighting for the American consumer."

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