Press Releases

Pallone Urges Administration To Abandon Offshore Drilling Plan

April 27, 2010

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone, Jr. the sponsor of legislation that would ban offshore drilling along the North- and Mid-Atlantic States, issued the following statement on Tuesday in response to the hearing in Newark on the Obama Administration's plan to pursue offshore oil and gas exploration along the Atlantic Coast:

Pallone Commemorates 95th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide

April 22, 2010

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Washington, D.C. --- U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ), Co-Chairman of the Congressional Caucus on Armenian Issues, issued the following statement at the commemoration ceremony of the 95th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide.

Pallone, Fishermen's Rights Groups Express Significant Concerns Over NOAA's Catch Shares

April 22, 2010

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Washington, D.C. - U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone Jr. (D-NJ) Thursday questioned representatives from the recreational and commercial fishing communities regarding the implications of the administration’s stringent catch shares program and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration implementation of the program.

Pallone Announces Asbury Park Recipient of Homeland Security Fire Grant

April 21, 2010

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Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) announced Wednesday that the Asbury Park Fire Department in Asbury Park, NJ received $209,475 in funding provided through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program. The money will be spent to improve emergency response capabilities by training firefighters and first responders, and purchasing updated protective equipment.

PALLONE ANNOUNCES ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS RECIPIENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY FIRE GRANT

April 21, 2010

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Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) announced Wednesday that Atlantic Highlands First Aid and Safety Squad, Inc. in Atlantic Highlands, NJ received $118,750 in funding provided through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program.

House Passes Bill to Benefit Wounded and Women Veterans

April 21, 2010

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Landmark Legislation Enhances Health Care, Support for Families

Pallone Hosts Armenian Genocide Commemoration on 95th Anniversary

April 20, 2010

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Washington, D.C. -- U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ), Co-Chairman of the Congressional Caucus on Armenian Issues, will host a commemoration ceremony for the 95th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, Wednesday, April 21, 2010.

Pallone Announces HHS Grant for Indian Health Providers

April 20, 2010

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Funding to Provide Outreach and Enrollment in Children’s Health Insurance Program

Pallone Requests Priority Funding For Deal Lake Wall Restoration

April 19, 2010

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Washington, D.C. -- U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone Jr. (NJ-06) Monday sent the following letter to New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Bob Martin requesting expedited funding for restoration of the Deal Lake wall in the Village of Loch Arbour, New Jersey.

New Jersey Lawmakers Request Moratorium on Offshore Drilling

April 15, 2010

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Washington, D.C. -- U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone Jr. (NJ-06) along with Senators Lautenberg and Menendez and Representatives Payne (NJ-10), Sires (NJ-13), Rothman (NJ-09), Pascrell (NJ-08) and Holt (NJ-12) Thursday sent the below letter to Interior Secretary Salazar requesting that the administration cease all plans to expand offshore drilling efforts along the east coast.