U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving New Jersey Newsletter for Sunday October 27, 2024 ( 15 items ) |
Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman Holds Town Hall in North Brunswick
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Yesterday, Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman held a town hall to hear from neighbors and share updates about her work in Congress and the District on behalf of New Jersey's 12th Congressional District constituents.
Congresswoman Watson Coleman began the town hall by discussing her work on gun violence prevention, healthcare access, and defending reproductive rights and democracy.
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Kean Advocates for Over $1.6 Million in Funding for Bernards Township Police
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Rep. Thomas Kean Jr., R-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
BERNARDS TOWNSHIP, NJ Yesterday, Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) toured the Bernards Township Police Department ahead of the FY25 appropriations discussion to gain insight into local law enforcement needs and priorities. Congressman Kean is advocating for $1,626,100 in the FY25 appropriation process to benefit Bernards Township. This funding would be used for improving the communications capabilitie
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Kean Fighting to Restore Memorial Pond in Mount Arlington
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Rep. Thomas Kean Jr., R-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
BOROUGH OF MOUNT ARLINGTON, NJ Yesterday, Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) toured Memorial Pond to gain insight into the critical need for renovations ahead of the FY25 appropriations discussion. Congressman Kean is advocating for $560,000 in the FY25 appropriation process to benefit the Borough of Mount Arlington. The funding will be used for data collection and analysis of the sediment, surveying,
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Library Celebrates a New School Year, Hosting Two Albert Einstein Fellows
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- The Library of Congress issued the following news:
The Library of Congress has announced it will host two Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellows for the 2024-2025 school year. Fellows will work closely with the Library's Professional Learning and Outreach Initiatives Office and Informal Learning Office to make primary sources from the Library's collections more accessible and useful for educators in science, technology, engineering and math across the country.
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Pallone Leads Northeast Corridor Tour with Amtrak, NJ Transit, and Federal Officials to Address Ongoing Service Issues
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
New Brunswick, NJ Today, Congressman Frank Pallone (NJ-06) led a tour of the Northeast Corridor (NEC) with key leaders from Amtrak, NJ Transit, and the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). Pallone organized the tour to directly address the significant disruptions and delays that have plagued New Jersey commuters throughout the summer. Amtrak CEO Stephen Gardner,
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RELEASE: Gottheimer Joins NJ TRANSIT, Amtrak, Federal Officials to Discuss Stopping Endless Delays for Commuters, Infrastructure Investments
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Oct. 23, 2024:
NEW JERSEY/NEW YORK -- Today, October 23, 2024, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) met with key leaders from Amtrak, NJ TRANSIT, the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), and New Jersey Congressional delegation members to discuss issues impacting hardworking Jersey commuters, including what the federal government can do to help solve endless de
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Rep. Gottheimer Announces 'Family Caregiving Plan'
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Oct. 24, 2024:
FAIR HAVEN, NJ -- Today, October 24, 2024, U.S. Congressman Gottheimer (NJ-5) announced his new "Family Caregiving Plan." This includes the bipartisan Caregiver Financial Relief Act, which he is introducing with Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17), to waive early withdrawal penalties from retirement accounts for family caregiving expenses.
There are more than 53 million family caregivers
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Rep. Gottheimer Urges Senate Leadership to Redesignate Houthis as Foreign Terrorist Organization
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Oct. 21, 2024:
Today, October 21, 2024, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) sent a letter to Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, urging them to bring a bill on redesignating the Houthis as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) to the floor for a vote.
"Since Hamas's October 7 terrorist attacks against Israel, the Houthis have openly declared their unwavering supp
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Rep. Kim Highlights Youth Mental Health & Bullying Awareness Month at 80th Town Hall
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Rep. Andy Kim, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Oct. 24, 2024:
WILLINGBORO, N.J. - Yesterday, Congressman Andy Kim (NJ-03) hosted a telephone town hall to hear directly from neighbors and share updates from his recent work in Congress, including raising awareness during National Bully Awareness Month and addressing the nationwide mental health crisis.
To begin his 80th town hall, Congressman Kim highlighted his continued efforts to address youth mental
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Rep. Norcross Presents $500,000 in Community Project Funding for New Haddonfield Police Department Headquarters
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Rep. Donald W. Norcross, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Oct. 24, 2024:
CHERRY HILL, NJ - Today, Rep. Donald Norcross (D-NJ) presented $500,000 in Community Project Funding (CPF) to the Borough of Haddonfield for a new police department headquarters. The funding was secured through the Fiscal Year 2024 government funding package.
For decades, the Haddonfield Police Department has been housed in the windowless basement of a 100-year-old building. The n
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Rep. Norcross Presents $850,000 in Community Project Funding to Upgrade Pedestrian and Bike Path in Merchantville
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. Donald W. Norcross, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Oct. 22, 2024:
CHERRY HILL, NJ - Today, Rep. Donald Norcross (D-NJ) presented $850,000 in Community Project Funding (CPF) to the Borough of Merchantville to upgrade pedestrian and bike path infrastructure.
The funding was secured through the Fiscal Year 2024 government funding package and will be used to upgrade pedestrian and bike path infrastructure. The upgrades will include new lighting, res
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Rep. Smith Urges Biden-Harris Administration to Establish Increased Protection for Azerbaijanis in U.S. Threatened by Escalating Transnational Repression
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
In the wake of the reported murder of outspoken Azerbaijani dissident Vidadi Isgandarli who was brutally beaten and stabbed to death in his house in France, Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) is urging the Biden-Harris Administration to "establish a U.S. Government effort to provide increased protection to Azerbaijanis living in the United States who may be in danger of escalating transnational repression in the run-
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Sherrill Hosts Bipartisan Listening Session Ahead of Meeting with NJ TRANSIT and Amtrak
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
LIVINGSTON, NJ Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) convened a bipartisan group of mayors and local elected leaders from across New Jersey's 11th District to hear concerns regarding NJ TRANSIT service for New Jersey families. Sherrill's listening session comes ahead of her meeting with representatives from Amtrak and NJ TRANSIT as part of her ongoing efforts to advocate for improved service along Amtra
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Sherrill's Office Holds Information Session for Local Municipalities Applying for Federal Brownfields Remediation Grants
WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
LIVINGSTON, NJ Last week, Representative Mikie Sherrill's (NJ-11) office hosted a webinar with experts from Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 2, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP), and New Jersey Institute of Technology's Technical Assistance to Brownfield Communities Team (NJIT TAB) to discuss opportunities for local communities to apply for brownfields remediation
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Sherrill, Scutari, Ruiz, Union County Commissioners, and Kean University Come Together to Highlight the Importance of Quality Tutoring Initiatives
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
UNION, NJ Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11), Senate President Nicholas Scutari (LD-22), Senate Majority Leader Teresa Ruiz (LD-29), and the Union County Board of County Commissioners visited Kean University to underscore the importance of high-impact tutoring programs in combating pandemic-related learning loss, supporting New Jersey students, and expanding the education workforce.
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