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LONG BRANCH, NJ – Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-6) announced the start of a federally funded beach replenishment project covering the area stretching from Philips Avenue in southern Deal to Loch Arbour. The project will begin this week, and Congressman Pallone will be visiting the site, at the Allenhurst Beach Club, 1A Allen Ave., Allenhurst, NJ, on Friday, April 17 at 12:30 p.m. with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, as well as state and local officials.

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) today announced two grants through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Housing Counseling Program to help provide individuals and families with advice and information on housing issues. The goal is to improve financial literacy, expand homeownership opportunities, prevent foreclosure, and improve access to affordable housing.

Bill Secures Funding for Programs Vital to New Jersey

WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-6) released the following statement today in response to emerging details of the Christie Administration’s controversial settlement with ExxonMobil. In March, the Christie Administration announced its decision to settle New Jersey’s $8.9 billion environmental damage lawsuit against ExxonMobil for a mere $225 million.

742,000 Students in NJ Would Benefit from Student Loan Refinancing Bill

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-6) hosted a roundtable discussion with student leaders at Rutgers University today to talk about the challenges that so many undergraduate and graduate students face attempting to finance their education. Congressman Pallone heard from current students and also discussed ongoing efforts at the federal level to lighten the burden of student debt and enable more young people to pursue higher education.

WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-6) released the following statement today in response to Governor Chris Christie’s (R-NJ) decision to sign onto an amicus brief opposing President Obama's executive action on immigration.

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-6) sent a letter to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), requesting that the agency hold a public meeting in New Jersey so that residents can make their voices heard on the issue of seismic testing in the Atlantic Ocean. BOEM announced that they intend to hold public sessions to discuss the process by which interested parties can obtain geological and geophysical (G&G) permits to conduct seismic testing off the Atlantic Coast.