Press Releases
Eatontown, N.J. --- U.S. Sen. Jon Corzine, and U.S. Reps. Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) and Rush Holt (D-NJ) today hosted a press conference on statewide efforts to strengthen and preserve Fort Monmouth. Prior to the press conference, Senator Corzine met with the members of the "Save Our Fort Committee," a coalition of groups and individuals committed to promoting Fort Monmouth.
During the press conference, the lawmakers discussed the critical role Fort Monmouth plays in developing groundbreaking military technology, as well as its important role in the local economy.
Long Branch, NJ --- U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ), who two weeks ago announced plans to introduce legislation in the House to create an Atlantic Tsunami Warning System, today lauded the Bush administration's decision to create the system for the Atlantic and the Caribbean, but says the administration must now follow through with the necessary funds without forcing cuts in other vital ocean programs. Pallone also believes the administration should consider expanding the system globally.
"It's nice to see so many people here this evening. I think tonight's turnout not only reflects the strong opposition to the proposals, but also the incredible amount of dedication by all anglers to conservation and management so we can all fish in the future.
Washington, D.C. --- U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) announced today that he plans to join a congressional delegation trip with U.S. Senator Jon Corzine (D-NJ) and U.S. Rep. Christopher Smith (R-NJ) to three of the nations affected by last month's tragic tsunami. The New Jersey congressman is scheduled to leave Saturday, January 8 and will return the following Thursday, January 13.
"Chris Smith has been a strong Republican advocate for veterans in Washington. He put the needs of veterans before party politics, something the House Republican leadership is increasingly unwilling to accept.
"After the 2000 Presidential Election we knew we had to make changes in our elections system so American voters could be confidant that their vote would be registered and counted. The 2000 election taught us that many of our election machines were outdated, and unfortunately, some of our election officials served their political party over the voter who should have the right to vote on Election Day.
Washington, D.C. --- U.S. Reps. Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) and Jerry Weller (R-IL), cochairmen of the Congressional Sri Lankan Caucus, today held a briefing on Capitol Hill today with Sri Lankan Ambassador Devinda Subasinghe to update members of Congress and congressional staff on the devastation and relief efforts in Sri Lanka following last week's earthquake and tsunami. Pallone is scheduled to travel to Sri Lanka next week with a congressional delegation to tour affected areas.
"As the 109th Congress begins, I'd like to think we could restore bipartisanship to the halls of Congress, something that, unfortunately, has been seriously lacking over the last four years. Republicans are not getting off to a good start.
Long Branch, NJ --- U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ), ranking Democrat on the House Fisheries Conservation, Wildlife and Oceans Subcommittee, today announced plans to introduce legislation next month that would establish an Atlantic Tsunami Warning Center similar to the one that already exists for the Pacific Ocean.
Washington, D.C. --- U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ), founder and co-chairman of the Congressional Sri Lankan Caucus, today announced plans to introduce legislation to provide humanitarian aid and relief to the victims of devastating earthquake in South Asia over the weekend. Pallone also wants to ensure that the aid package includes funding to expand the early warning system to prevent future disasters.