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Sep 18 2015

Maloney Decries Persistent Black Unemployment

“Practical, Achievable, Popular” Policies Can Help

The unemployment rate today for black Americans is more than double the unemployment rate for whites, Maloney said, and "we sincerely hope our Republican friends can still see the situation for the emergency that it is and will agree with us now that something must be done.”

Sep 14 2015

NYC Fashion Industry Generates $2 Billion Annually

Employs 183,000, Draws 500,000 Visitors

Maloney released a report Monday on the positive economic impact the fashion industry has on New York City and regional economies around the United States.

Sep 04 2015

Maloney Statement on August Jobs Report

Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney Friday released a statement on the latest jobs report: “Although the economy has added private-sector jobs for 66 consecutive months – the longest streak on record – we will continue to work on behalf of those still struggling to find a job and achieve a living wage.”





Aug 14 2015

Maloney Says Social Security More Important Than Ever

Two-Thirds of Retirees Depend on Program for a Majority of their Income

Joint Economic Committee Ranking Democrat Carolyn Maloney (D-N.Y.) Friday issued a report hailing the Social Security program – which celebrates its 80th anniversary today - as more essential than ever in providing retirement security to millions of Americans.