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WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) released the following statement today congratulating San Antonio, TX Mayor Julian Castro on his nomination as the next Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) led an effort by 26 of New Jersey’s Sixth Congressional District mayors to call on U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Shaun Donovan to reject a reported plan to divert funds from the Sandy relief package to other regions of the country. The 26 mayors represent some of the hardest hit areas affected by the Superstorm.
HAZLET, NJ – Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) visited the CVS/pharmacy in Hazlet, New Jersey to call on chain pharmacies across the country to stop selling cigarettes and tobacco products in their stores.
HAZLET, NJ – Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) toured the International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc. (IFF) facility in Hazlet, New Jersey. Congressman Pallone met with IFF management team and employees.
PORT MONMOUTH, NJ — Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) announced that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has awarded a $17.7 million contract for the first phase of the Port Monmouth Coastal Storm Risk Management Project to Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company of Oak Brook, Illinois.
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ – Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) announced the winners of the 2014 Sixth Congressional District High School Art Competition, the recipients of the prestigious Congressional Award, and this year’s U.S. Service Academy nominees at a Congressional Awards Ceremony.
WASHINGTON, DC — Upon discussions with key agencies and officials Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) voiced his concern today that the decision to cut the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Region 2 aerial helicopter coastal monitoring program could undermine the success of the multi-agency New York Bight Floatables Action Plan.
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) announced that Rutgers University Cell & DNA Repository (RUCDR) Infinite Biologics, the world’s largest university-based biorepository, will be receiving up to $19 million in federal funding.
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) was joined by members of New Jersey’s Congressional Delegation on a letter to Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Shaun Donovan voicing opposition to a plan to divert Superstorm Sandy Recovery funds to other disasters.
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) announced that the Sandy Hook Bay Marina in Highlands, New Jersey will receive $692,890 in federal funds for repairs to an older section of the marina that was damaged as a result of Superstorm Sandy. The funding is being provided by the U.S.