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August 31, 2010

NYC Firefighters for Carolyn


Today, the Uniformed Firefighters Association (UFA) and the Uniformed Fire Officers Association (UFOA) endorsed Carolyn for reelection.

 

Steve Cassidy, President of the UFA, and Al Hagan, President of the UFOA were joined by fellow Executive Board Members in front of Engine 44, a firehouse that Carolyn, along with other elected officials, helped save from closing.

 

"Congresswoman Maloney has been a staunch advocate for firefighters and public safety,” said Cassidy. “When they tried to close Engine 44 six years ago, Congresswoman Maloney was here to make sure that this firehouse remained open and we will never forget that.”

 

They also praised Carolyn’s leadership in the fight to secure healthcare and compensation for the 9/11 first responders. Since 2001, Carolyn has been leading the fight to address the serious health impacts of the 9/11 disaster affecting thousands of Ground Zero responders and survivors, including downtown residents and office workers. Carolyn is a co-sponsor of the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act, which would provide medical monitoring and treatment to WTC responders and survivors who were exposed to toxins released at Ground Zero.  

 

Carolyn has been applauded for standing up to the Bush Administration and demanding funding for the health monitoring and treatment of responders and survivors immediately following the 9/11 attacks.

 

"Carolyn Maloney has shown a keen understanding that homeland security improves fire protection,” said Hagan. “She stands up for the citizens of this neighborhood."

 




  • 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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