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Where do local lawmakers stand on same-sex marriage? | Philadelphia Inquirer

April 2, 2013

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In 1996, when the Defense of Marriage Act passed, Joe Biden, then a Democratic senator from Delaware, was on the same side as Pennsylvania's conservative Republican Rick Santorum – both voted for it. Democrats, in fact, joined Republicans to overwhelmingly vote in favor of the bill limiting federal marriage benefits to opposite-sex couples only.

Impact of the Sequester on Autism Research | MyCentralJersey.com

April 2, 2013

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Congressman Frank Pallone tours the Douglass Developmental Disabilities Center at Rutgers to raise awareness about sequester budget cuts, and the impact on autism research.

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Congressman Frank Pallone tours the Douglass Developmental Disabilities Center at Rutgers to raise awareness about sequester budget cuts, and the impact on autism research.

Issues: Economy and Jobs New Jersey

Pallone Denounces Cuts to Research and Programs on World Autism Awareness Day

April 2, 2013

Press Release

Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) marked World Autism Day by touring the Rutgers University, Douglass Developmental Disabilities Center (DDDC) and speaking out against the across the board budget cuts known as sequestration that slashed critical funding to autism research and programs.

Issues: Economy and Jobs Health Care New Jersey

$14.5M earmarked for Atlantic Highlands to rebuild marina destroyed by Hurricane Sandy

April 1, 2013

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"After Sandy, I saw boats thrown on land and piers broken in half," Pallone, (D-6th Dist.), said in the announcement. "The amount of repair work required for Atlantic Highlands Harbor was unbelievable, but this funding means that visitors and residents will be able to enjoy the harbor in time for summer season."

Pallone Announces More Than $14 Million for Storm Repairs to Atlantic Highlands Harbor Marina Piers

April 1, 2013

Press Release

LONG BRANCH, NJ—Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) announced $14,486,495 in federal funding to the Atlantic Highlands Harbor for repairs to marina piers damaged during Superstorm Sandy.

Issues: New Jersey

Pallone to Visit Douglass Developmental Disabilities Center at Rutgers University on World Autism Awareness Day

April 1, 2013

Press Release

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06), Senior Democrat on the Energy & Commerce Health Subcommittee, will visit the Douglass Developmental Disabilities Center at Rutgers University on Tuesday, April 2 at 10:00 a.m. to recognize World Autism Awareness Day and condemn cuts to federal research funding and other programs that will impact the center.

Issues: Economy and Jobs New Jersey

Pallone Announces More than $1.8 Million to Piscataway for Sandy Cleanup

March 26, 2013

Press Release

Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) announced $1,833,597 in federal funding to reimburse the Township of Piscataway for the cleanup and management of debris as a result of Superstorm Sandy.

Issues: New Jersey

Pallone, Polis Lead 110 House Members in Sending Letter Calling for Executive Order Protecting LGBT Workers from Workplace Discrimination

March 20, 2013

Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congressmen Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) and Jared Polis (CO-02) led 110 Members of Congress in sending a letter to President Barack Obama today calling for an executive order prohibiting contractors without sexual orientation and gender identity anti-discrimination policies from receiving federal funds.

Pallone Comments on New Jersey Disaster Recovery Action Plan

March 20, 2013

Press Release

Washington, DC – Yesterday, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) sent the following letter to New Jersey Governor Chris Christie regarding his proposed plan to use more than $1.8 billion in federal dollars from the Superstorm Sandy relief package passed by Congress in January.

Issues: New Jersey

Pallone Announces Historic Funding for Port Monmouth Flood Control Project

March 18, 2013

Press Release

Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) announced that the Port Monmouth flood control project will be funded by Army Corps of Engineers with federal dollars from the Sandy relief package passed by Congress in January.

Issues: New Jersey

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