Press Releases

Pallone Wants Insurance Increases Justified

September 17, 2010

Washington, D.C. - Responding to published reports of double-digit increases in long-term insurance policies, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr., the chairman of the House Energy & Commerce Health Subcommittee, said he will have the panel do a thorough review of the dramatic increases to see if they are justified.

House Panel Passes Concussion Treatment Bill

September 16, 2010

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Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) and members of the Energy and Commerce Committee’s Health Subcommittee Thursday approved legislation to address growing concerns about concussions and other serious head injuries among school-aged children.

Pallone Recognized by Hindu American Foundation for Introducing Kashmiri Pandit Resolution

September 15, 2010

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Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone Jr. (NJ-06), chair of the India Caucus’ Kashmir Task Force, Tuesday evening was recognized by the Hindu American Foundation for introducing a Congressional resolution recognizing human rights violations of Kashmiri Pandits.

UMDNJ Awarded $647,654 Grant to Improve NJ Public Health Care Services

September 14, 2010

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Washington, D.C. -- U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) Tuesday announced the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey in New Brunswick received a grant of $647,654 to establish a new training center that will host a variety of skills improvement programs for those going into the public health workforce and improve the service accessibility for low income communities.

Pallone: Oil Rig Explosion Underscores Continued Danger of Offshore Drilling

September 2, 2010

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Long Branch, NJ -- Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. issued the below statement on Thursday in reaction to the oil rig explosion in the Gulf of Mexico:

ARMY RELEASES $3 MILLION FOR NJ TECHNOLOGY CENTER

September 1, 2010

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Holt, Pallone, Lautenberg, and Menendez Secured Funding to Keep
Fort Monmouth Jobs in NJ

Lautenberg & Pallone Laud Urban Coast Institute's Work to Protect New Jersey Coastline

September 1, 2010

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Belmar, NJ — Senator Frank R. Lautenberg (D-NJ) and Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) Wednesday touted the work of the Monmouth University’s Urban Coast Institute, which has received over $1 million in federal funding since it was established in 2005 to study the coastal environment.

Pallone Urges Action on Food Safety Plan

August 27, 2010

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Salmonella-Tainted Eggs Underscores Need For Safety Standards

Pallone Commends Increase in 2011 Summer Flounder Quota

August 19, 2010

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Washington, D.C. - U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., Thursday commended the Mid Atlantic Fishery Management Council for responding to recommendations to increase the summer flounder quota for the 2011 fishing year, which represent a 25 percent increase over the 2010 fishing season’s quota.

Pallone Announces $39.7 Million Broadband Grant to Improve First Responder Capabilities in New Jersey

August 18, 2010

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Washington, D.C. - U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., (NJ-06) Wednesday announced the award of a $39.7 million broadband grant to establish a dedicated radio network to improve communications amongst first responders in New Jersey. The grant, awarded by the Department of Commerce, will benefit 51 public safety agencies that serve a population of more than 4.5 million people.