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June 6, 2019

WASHINGTON — Thomas Edison's great-grandson wants you to stop using the incandescent lightbulb.


June 6, 2019

Even the great-grandson of Thomas Edison, popularly recognized as the inventor of the lightbulb, supports a government regulation that would lead to his ancestor's creation being phased out.


May 30, 2019

U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone, D-6th District, hosted a roundtable discussion on Wednesday with other politicians, environmental advocates, and civic leaders with a focus on improving infrastructure in New Jersey.


May 7, 2019
Patients, community leaders, and reproductive health advocates discuss the gag rule's impact on New Jerseyans
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ – Today, Planned Parenthood Action Fund of New Jersey hosted the final event in their series of roundtable discussions with members of the state's congressional delegation.

May 1, 2019

There are kids smoking e-cigarettes in your local middle school and high school today, perhaps dozens of them, and many have even mastered the trick of doing it during class without being detected.

Issues:Health Care

May 1, 2019

U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone, D-6th District, wrote to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Thursday to request a briefing on the efforts CDC is taking to educate the public and prevent heat illnesses among youth athletes.

Issues:Health Care

May 1, 2019

PISCATAWAY - During a visit to the township on Monday, U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone, D-6th District, state Sen. Bob Smith, D-17th District, and Mayor Brian Wahler touted the need to pass legislation to authorize funding for state and local energy efficiency and conservation programs to help reduce the effects of climate change in the state.


September 24, 2018

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February 21, 2018

Esder Chong, a Rutgers University student who received protection against deportation under former President Barack Obama's Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, was invited by Rep. Frank Pallone, D-New Jersey, to be his guest at the high-profile event.

Issues:Immigration

February 21, 2018

WALL - The Food and Drug Administration should investigate reports that asbestos was found in cosmetics products sold by retailers Claire's Stores Inc. and Justice Retail, makeup marketed to girls and young women, Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-N.J., said Friday.