Dec 03 2015
Maloney: Don’t Hamstring the Fed
Ranking Member Carolyn B. Maloney criticized Republican efforts to hamstring the Federal Reserve's ability to independently conduct monetary policy.
Nov 24 2015
October Economic Data Show Employment Up in 42 States
Average Hourly EArnings Up in 47 States Over Past Year
Ranking Member Maloney said Monday a Democratic analysis of the economic recovery in all 50 states shows that private-sector employment rose in 42 states and the District of Columbia in October while the unemployment rate declined in 32 states and the District of Columbia. The state-by-state findings, released each month, also show that average hourly earnings, adjusted for inflation, increased in 47 states over the past year.
Nov 20 2015
Sufficient Funding Needed to Collect Critical Labor Market Data
Maloney Endorses BLS Letter From 63 Economists
“The challenges facing Millennials are real, but the solutions exist,” Ranking Member Maloney said. “Our job is to help chart the course forward… It’s not enough to block destructive actions that hurt Millennials. We must focus on targeted actions that will help them.”
Nov 18 2015
Statement of Carolyn B. Maloney
American veterans who served after September 11, 2001, experienced a 50 percent drop in their unemployment rate over the past four years, but the youngest among them still struggle with high unemployment, poverty and homelessness, a
Nov 06 2015
Maloney: October Jobs Report Shows Strong Growth
“October marked the 68th straight month of private-sector job gains – the longest growth streak on record. This is no small feat, given the economy President Obama inherited in 2009,” Ranking Member Maloney said. “Today’s report provides ample reassurance that the economy is still advancing and the labor market continues to strengthen."
Nov 04 2015
Statement of Carolyn B. Maloney
Nov 04 2015
Maloney: Workers Earn Their Disability Insurance
Rep. Carolyn Maloney said Wednesday that Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) plays a vital role in the economic security of nearly 9 million people and she dispelled misconceptions that the program is riddled with fraud and disincentives to work.