Press Releases

February 4, 2011

New Brunswick - U. S. Rep. Frank Pallone Jr. on Friday joined with health care business leaders, medical researchers and scientific academics in an interactive discussion on how to advance research and development in support of innovation, job creation and economic growth in New Jersey. The forum, held at the Cancer Institute of New Jersey in New Brunswick, allowed Pallone to get input from those directly engaged in the science and business of health care R&D.

Pallone Announces Five New Brunswick Police Officers Rehired

February 1, 2011

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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) announced that five police officers were recently re-hired and sworn in on Tuesday due to a federal COPS grant that was awarded to the New Brunswick Police Department. The grant will be spread over three years to fund the salaries and benefits of officers who recently lost their jobs in Franklin Township as a budget cutting measure.

Pallone Urges Governor to Sign Legislation to Set Up NJ Saltwater Fishing Registry

January 28, 2011

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Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) Friday wrote a letter to Governor Christie urging him to not wait any longer in signing legislation that would fix an inadequate fisheries management system and eliminate the unnecessary burden of registry fees on New Jersey fishermen.

BP Spill Investigation Reinforces Need for Hard-line Reforms on Big Oil

January 26, 2011

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Washington, D.C. – The BP Oil Spill Commission’s investigatory report, presented to the House Natural Resources Committee on Wednesday on the safety failures that caused the catastrophic BP oil spill off the Gulf Coast, is more evidence that the drive for profits in the offshore drilling industry caused the recent Gulf oil spill and reveals industry-wide corner-cutting practices. In light of the findings and today’s testimony, U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone, Jr.

Pallone Speaks on Benefits of 9/11 Zadroga Act

January 13, 2011

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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Frank Pallone Jr. Thursday met with First Responder beneficiaries of the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act which recently passed into law January 2, 2011. He toured UMDNJ – Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, one of eight certified specialized treatment centers for 9/11 related illnesses under the Zadroga Act.

Pallone Lauds EPA Veto of Major Mountaintop Coal Mining Permit

January 13, 2011

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Calls for action on Clean Water Protection Act

PALLONE ANNOUNCES BELMAR FIRE DEPARTMENTS TO RECEIVE GRANTS

January 12, 2011

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Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) announced Wednesday that the Goodwill Hose Co. No. 1 Fire Department has received a $269,800 grant and the Union Fire Co. No. 1 has received a $16,500 grant, both in Belmar, provided through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program. Goodwill Hose Co. No. 1 will spend the money on vehicle acquisition as well as operations and safety and the Union Fire co. No. 1 will be spend the grant on equipment and training to improve emergency response capabilities.

Pallone Reiterates Need for Permanent Offshore Drilling Ban in Light of Administration Report

January 11, 2011

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Washington, D.C. -- Representative Frank Pallone (NJ-06) Tuesday reintroduced the No New Drilling Act in light of the National Commission on BP report that concludes we are still vulnerable to another major oil spill. A key finding in the report concludes that the proper safety precautions and oversight is still not in place to prevent another spill.

Pallone Announces Progress Made in Understanding Autism Disorders, Challenges Remain

January 7, 2011

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Washington, D.C. – Rep. Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) Friday announced increased funding levels for research over the past four years have helped to better understand the spectrum autism disorders. A Health and Human Services report on the status of autism in America which affects an estimated 1 of every 94 children in New Jersey, concludes that continued research focusing on identifying genetic and environmental triggers will yield treatment and prevention strategies.

Pallone Urges Investigation of Alleged Predatory Lending by Bank of America

January 6, 2011

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Washington, D.C. - Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr., Thursday requested New Jersey Attorney General Paula T. Dow investigate allegations against Bank of America in response to constituent complaints about questionable lending practices resulting in consumer home foreclosures and increased debt burdens. Recently, Pallone’s constituents have reported many instances of being misled and misinformed by Bank of America regarding their loan and chances for modification.