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To Kick Off Women’s History Month, Pallone Reads Grace for President at Barack Obama Elementary
ASBURY PARK, NJ – Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-6), visited with and read to kindergarten students at Barack Obama Elementary School in Asbury Park. To celebrate the start of Women’s History Month, Pallone read Grace for President, an inspiring book that teaches an important lesson about leadership.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-6), the top Democrat on the House Energy and Commerce Committee, questioned public health officials about the current efforts to combat the Zika virus, and the possible consequences if Congress does not approve the Obama administration’s emergency funding request to study and counteract the effects of the virus.
LONG BRANCH, NJ – Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-6), who serves as the top Democrats on the House Energy and Commerce Committee, testified before the New Jersey Senate Committee on Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens on the alarming rates of children affected by lead poisoning throughout the state. Pallone discussed his recent efforts to get answers about federal funding New Jersey receives for lead poisoning prevention programs and take questions from the Committee’s Chair, Senator Joseph Vitale, and other members.
LONG BRANCH, NJ – On Monday, February 29th, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-6), who serves as the top Democrat on the House Energy and Commerce Committee, will testify before the New Jersey Senate Committee on Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens on the alarming rates of children affected by lead poisoning throughout the state.
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ – Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-6), the top Democrat on the House Energy and Commerce Committee, held a discussion with public health experts at the Child Health Institute of New Jersey on the threats posed by the Zika virus.
In Light of Flint Crisis & Christie Veto, Asks If Additional Resources are Needed to Tackle Public Health Challenge
Emphasizes Importance of Learning Computer Science for High School Students
LONG BRANCH, NJ— Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) joined the New Jersey House delegation in sending a letter requesting that New Jersey Transit resolve the ongoing impasse with the rail workers contract. The letter asks NJ Transit to address the matter as quickly as possible in order to avoid any service disruption that would adversely affect New Jersey commuters. The bipartisan letter was led by Congressmen Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-9) and Frank LoBiondo (R-NJ-2).
The full text of the letter can below:
February 17, 2016
LONG BRANCH, NJ — Today, Congressmen Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-6) and Frank LoBiondo (NJ-2), released the following statement regarding the rehearing of New Jersey’s case to legalize sports wagering in the state by the Third Circuit Court of Appeals in Philadelphia. In 2011, the citizens of New Jersey passed a constitutional amendment 2:1 by referendum to allow sports betting at casinos and racetracks, and the state legislature has previously acted to give it effect:
Leaders Bring Together Older, Long-Term Unemployed Workers with Career Coaches & Employers