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Bellmore-Merrick Democrats are rejoicing and Republicans are reorganizing after a court-appointed magistrate recently redrew New York’s congressional district lines, moving the 3rd C.D., long represented by Republican Peter King of Seaford, further east, taking Bellmore-Merrick out of the district.
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By Scott Brinton, sbrinton@liherald.com
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4/3/12
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In early January, Rep. Carolyn McCarthy voted against the FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act because it did not include a formal environmental review to study the impact …
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Ann Friedman
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2/15/12
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A grant established by the Institute of Museum and Library Services Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program — designed to support libraries nationwide — is now available to local libraries.
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By Jackie Nash
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10/13/11
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If you’re like me, you couldn’t be more frustrated with the way things are going in Washington lately, with all the gridlock; the endless bickering and partisanship; the negative, divisive tone; and votes made not in the spirit of doing good for the people but just to score political points and headlines.
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By Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy (D-4)
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9/27/11
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Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy (D-NY4) is re-introducing the “Ending Corporal Punishment in Schools Act” — legislation that aims to end the practice of children being struck or beaten in schools by school personnel — on Sept. 22. McCarthy first introduced the legislation last year.
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9/21/11
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As local officials work to restore electricity and assess property damage from Hurricane Irene, another critical problem has also resulted from the storm: a dangerous shortage of blood supplies in local banks.
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9/1/11
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In what could be a sign of relief for hundreds of Franklin Square and Elmont homeowners, the House of Representatives passed the Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2011 on July 13.
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By Jackie Nash
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7/14/11
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Like many of you, I was shocked and heartbroken over the tragic shooting in Tucson that left six people dead, including U.S. District Judge John Roll and the inspirational 9-year-old, Christina Taylor Greene.
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by Al D'Amato
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1/21/11
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Almost two weeks ago, 22-year-old Jared L. Loughner, allegedly armed with a Glock 9mm with a 30-round magazine (and another bullet in the chamber) opened fire at a public meet-and-greet outside a Safeway store in Tucson, killing six and wounding 13, including U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords.
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1/21/11
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Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy, a longtime advocate of gun control, spoke out regarding the shooting of Rep. Gabrielle Giffords and 19 others in Arizona last Saturday. Shooting suspect Jared Loughner appeared in Federal court in Phoenix on Tuesday.
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by Mary Malloy
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1/11/11
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