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June 19, 2015

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ – Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) presented Paul Wolfthal of Sayreville, New Jersey with medals for his service on the USS Heritage transport ship for the U.S. Army during World War II. Congressman Pallone’s office worked with the National Personnel Records Center to obtain source documents for Mr. Wolfthal’s medal eligibility.


June 17, 2015

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) announced over $330 million in federal funding to New Jersey school districts through U.S. Department of Education grants to local education agencies (LEAs).


June 16, 2015

WASHINGTON, DC – At a hearing today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06), Ranking Member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, got a progress report on JerseyNet, a dedicated radio network to improve communications amongst first responders in New Jersey. In response to a line of questions from Pallone, T.J.


June 16, 2015

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) announced a $50 million award for tax credits from the U.S. Treasury Department to New Jersey Community Capital, which is located in New Brunswick.


June 12, 2015

WASHINGTON, DC – Today at a hearing on the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed rule to revise air quality standards for ozone, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ), Ranking Member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, applauded the proposal because of the positive impact it would have on public health.


June 9, 2015

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06), Ranking Member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, announced that two New Jerseyans will testify this Thursday at the Committee’s Health Subcommittee hearing on the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Reauthorization Act. The witnesses will be Dr.


June 9, 2015

LONG BRANCH, NJ – On Saturday, September 26, 2015 at 10:00 a.m., Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) will host his annual U.S. Service Academy Day at Naval Weapons Station Earle. The event will provide a forum for students who are interested in attending one of the prestigious U.S.


June 8, 2015

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ – In advance of a June 11th hearing on legislation to ensure first responders and survivors of the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center continue to receive the monitoring and care they need, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr.


June 3, 2015

WASHINGTON, DC – Following Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr.’s (NJ-06) letter to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fisheries Service requesting the denial of proposed restrictions on fishing for blueline tilefish along the Atlantic coast, NOAA has indefinitely delayed its decision on the proposal.


June 3, 2015

After Four Decades, Toxic Chemicals Reform Key to New Jersey Takes Significant Step Forward