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March 2, 2011
Washington, D.C. – With prescription drug abuse on the rise, U. S. Rep. Frank Pallone, Jr. acted to continue the only authorized federal program that combats the misuse of controlled substances with the introduction of legislation continuing the National All Schedules Prescription Electronic Reporting Act.

March 2, 2011
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) announced Wednesday that the Avon-by-the-Sea Volunteer Fire Department will receive $26,163 in funding provided through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program. The fire department will use the grant to purchase equipment and provide training to improve operations and safety procedures at the department.

February 16, 2011
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) announced Tuesday that the Edison First Aid Squad #2, Inc. has received $121,500 in funding provided through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program. The fire department will use the grant to purchase a vehicle to improve emergency response capabilities.

February 16, 2011
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ), in light of the president’s budget, sent a letter to Commerce Secretary Locke warning about the negative economic impact of the administration’s budget priorities on New Jersey fishermen. In the letter, Pallone along with Sens. Kay Hagen (D-NC), Charles Schumer (D-NY), Richard Burr (R-NC), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), and Scott Brown (R-MA), and Reps.

February 16, 2011

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ), in light of the president’s budget, sent a letter to Commerce Secretary Locke warning about the negative economic impact of the administration’s budget priorities on New Jersey fishermen. In the letter, Pallone along with Sens. Kay Hagen (D-NC), Charles Schumer (D-NY), Richard Burr (R-NC), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), and Scott Brown (R-MA), and Reps.


February 16, 2011

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ), in light of the president’s budget, sent a letter to Commerce Secretary Locke warning about the negative economic impact of the administration’s budget priorities on New Jersey fishermen. In the letter, Pallone along with Sens. Kay Hagen (D-NC), Charles Schumer (D-NY), Richard Burr (R-NC), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), and Scott Brown (R-MA), and Reps.


February 14, 2011

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) announced Monday that President Obama’s budget allocates three million dollars for beach replenishment efforts in Port Monmouth.


February 14, 2011
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) announced Monday that President Obama’s budget allocates three million dollars for beach replenishment efforts in Port Monmouth.

February 11, 2011

Earned Income Tax Credits Give Back Average of $2,000 to NJ Taxpayers

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. on Monday met with constituents at the Matawan Library to raise awareness about tax credits available to low- and middle- income families that will put more money back in their wallets. The free tax help service sponsored by AARP, launched on Monday to help educate people about all of the tax credits they are eligible to receive.


February 7, 2011
Washington, D. C. -- U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone, Jr. praised the initiative announced on Monday by the Obama Administration to accelerate the development and deployment of offshore wind as an energy source in a strategic plan that includes the Outer Continental Shelf off New Jersey.