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Carolyn McCarthy's Political Summary on Issue: Education

Carolyn McCarthy
Full Name: Carolyn McCarthy
Office: U.S. House (NY) - District 4, Democratic
First Elected: 11/05/1996
Last Elected: 11/06/2012
Next Election: 2014
Gender: Female
Family: Widowed; 1 Child: Kevin
Birth Date: 01/05/1944
Birth Place: Brooklyn, NY
Home City: Mineola, NY
Religion: Catholic

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02/07/2014
Statement:

Rep. McCarthy Stresses the Importance of Early Childhood Education
01/31/2014
Statement:

Congresswoman McCarthy's Reaction to the President's State of the Union Address
01/17/2014
Letter:

Letter to Curtis Marez, President of the American Studies Association - Condemning Academic Boycott of Israel
01/16/2014
Statement:

House Passes Bipartisan Omnibus Bill Funding the Government for Fiscal Year 2014
09/30/2013
Rating:

Carolyn McCarthy was rated 45% by The American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (Legislation Evaluation (House Only))
09/24/2013
Rating:

Carolyn McCarthy was rated 63% by The American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (Positions)
09/19/2013
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Carolyn McCarthy was rated 25% by American Library Association (Positions)
Rating:

Carolyn McCarthy was rated 11% by American Library Association (Positions)
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Carolyn McCarthy was rated 11% by American Library Association (Positions)
05/23/2013
Rating:

Carolyn McCarthy was rated 50% by American Security Council Foundation (Positions)
05/07/2013
Press Release:

Rep. McCarthy Introducing Legislation to Put More Nurses in Schools
04/22/2013
Letter:

Letter to Rep. Hal Rogers, Rep. Nita Lowey, Rep. Jack Kingston, and Rep. Rosa DeLauro - Student Loans for Students Without HS Diploma or GED
04/19/2013
Letter:

Letter to Chairman Simpson and Ranking Member Moran - National Environmental Education Act Programs Funding
04/17/2013
Letter:

Letter to Chairman Aderholt and Ranking Member Farr, Subcommittee on Agriculture - Additional Funding for Child Nutrition Programs
01/25/2013
Press Release:

House Democrats Applaud Efforts to Include Students with Disabilities in Extracurricular Activities
05/16/2012
Press Release:

NYS PTA President & Valley Stream Resident Dr. Maria Fletcher Testifies on Rep. McCarthy Legislation in Washington, DC
01/01/2012
Issue Position:

Issue Position: Education
09/21/2011
Press Release:

Rep. McCarthy Introducing Bill Banning Corporal Punishment in Schools
06/17/2011
Press Release:

Rep. McCarthy Introduces Legislation to Get More Nurses in Schools
05/25/2011
Rating:

Carolyn McCarthy was rated 28% by American Security Council Foundation (Positions)
04/27/2011
Letter:

Letter to The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States
04/13/2011
Rating:

Carolyn McCarthy was rated 34% by The American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (Positions)
04/12/2011
Rating:

Carolyn McCarthy was rated 100% by Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) (Positions)
Rating:

Carolyn McCarthy was rated 100% by Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) (U.S. House Score)
10/12/2010
Statement:

Rep. McCarthy Recognizes October as National Disability Employment Awareness Month
09/14/2010
Press Release:

Community Involvement and Student Awareness about Concussion Risks and Management Can Help Protect Youth Athletes, Witnesses Tell House Panel
09/13/2010
Statement:

Hearing of the House Families and Communities Subcommitteee of the House Education and Labor Committee - "The Impact of Concussions on High School Athletes: The Local Perspective."
06/29/2010
Press Release:

Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy Introduces Legislation to End Corporal Punishment in Schools
06/24/2010
Statement:

Hearing of the House Committee on Education and Labor - Ensuring Student Cyber Safety
06/21/2010
Press Release:

Congresswoman McCarthy Introduces Legislation to Improve Low-Performing Public High Schools
05/19/2010
Press Release:

Congresswoman McCarthy Introduces Bill to Evaluate and Improve Teacher and Principal Effectiveness
05/13/2010
Press Release:

Rep. McCarthy Cosponsors the Higher Education Affordability and Equity Act of 2010
05/06/2010
Press Release:

Congresswoman McCarthy Introduces Family Engagement In Education Act
05/01/2010
Speech:

A Call for $23 Billion Teacher Jobs Fund
04/15/2010
Statement:

Hearing Of The Subcommittee On Healthy Families And Communities Of The House Committee On Education And Labor - Corporal Punishment In Schools And Its Effect On Academic Success
04/14/2010
Press Release:

McCarthy, Holt Introduce "METRICS Act" To Improve Data Sharing To Improve Student Achievement
11/05/2009
Statement:

Hearing Of The Subcommittee On Preventing Child Abuse And Neglect Of The House Committee On Education And Labor- "Preventing Child Abuse And Improving Responses To Families In Crisis"
10/08/2009
Statement:

Hearing Of The Subcommittee On Examining Innovative Practices to Improve Child Nutrition Of The House Committee On Education And Labor - Examining Innovative Practices To Improve Child Nutrition
09/17/2009
Press Release:

House Takes Action On The Student Aid And Fiscal Responsibility Act Of 2009
08/07/2009
Statement:

Rep. Carolyn McCarthy Announces The Enactment Of The New GI Bill For The 21st Century
06/23/2009
Statement:

Hearing Of The House Education And Labor Committee - The Tri-Committee Draft Proposal For Health Care Reform
06/10/2009
Statement:

Hearing of the Health, Employment, Labor and Pensions Subcommittee of the House Education and Labor Committee - Examining the Single Payer Health Care Option
05/20/2009
Statement:

Hearing of House Education and Labor Committee - The Obama Administration's Education Agenda
05/19/2009
Statement:

Hearing of the House Education and Labor Committee - "Abusive and Deadly Use of Seclusion and Restraint in Schools"
05/14/2009
Press Release:

Innovative Approaches Needed to Combat Childhood Obesity, Witnesses Tell House Education Subcommittee
Press Release:

Rep. McCarthy Language Included in Century Green High-Performing Public School Facilities Act
04/28/2009
Press Release:

House Passes Rep. Carolyn McCarthy Resolution to Recognize Early Childhood Educators
03/24/2009
Press Release:

Congresswoman McCarthy Introduces the Child Care Facilities Financing Act of 2009
03/12/2009
Speech:

Joint Hearing of the House Committee on Education and Labors, Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities and the House Committee on the Judiciaries Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism and Homeland Security - Educational Opportunities

09/18/2008
Speech:

No Child Left Inside Act of 2008

Contact Information

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Washington, D.C. Website

Office Social Media

Washington, D.C.
2346 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-5516
Fax: 202-225-5758

District
300 Garden City Plaza
Suite 200
Garden City, NY 11530
Phone: 516-739-3008
Fax: 516-739-2973

Key Staff
Rob Recklaus
Chief of Staff
106 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515-3204
Phone: 202-225-5516
Fax: 202-225-5758

Key Staff
Shannon Carlin
Executive Assistant
106 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515-3204
Phone: 202-225-5516
Fax: 202-225-5758

Key Staff
George Burke
Communications Director
106 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515-3204
Phone: 202-225-5516
Fax: 202-225-5758

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