Press Releases

House Panel Passes Concussion Treatment Bill

September 16, 2010

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. Last week the panel held a hearing on this legislation and heard from student athletes, trainers, sports doctors and brain injury specialists at the home of the New Jersey Devils.

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. In a Capitol Hill reception devoted to promoting the understanding Hindu American issues, the organization thanked Pallone for his work introducing the resolution.

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

Press Release

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. Last year, the program received $250,000 in federal funding to study and develop strategies to reduce pollution and help maintain the balance of human and natural use of coastal areas.

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.

Pallone, Holt Reiterate Request to Maintain Fort Monmouth Services

August 17, 2010

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Washington, D.C. - U.S. Reps. Frank Pallone Jr., (NJ-06) and Rush Holt (NJ-12) Tuesday sent a letter to Army Secretary McHugh repeating a prior request that Fort Monmouth’s commissary and post exchange remain in operation after the fort closes. Both facilities supply necessary affordable goods and services to the military community.