There is a three-way race for the 4th Congressional District, which covers much of Nassau County’s south shore. Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy has represented the district since 1997 and is seeking her ninth term.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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10/24/12
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It looks like Nassau County Legislator Francis X. Becker (R-Lynbrook) will face Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy for her seat once again in November.
According to the Nassau County Board of Elections website, …
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By Mary Malloy
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6/27/12
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They faced each other two years ago, but this time around, congres hopefuls Francis Becker and Frank Scaturro are running in a significantly different …
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By Deirdre Krasula
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6/20/12
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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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