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Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06), whose district includes portions of Monmouth and Middlesex County and a large stretch of the Jersey Shore, released the following statement regarding the damage caused by Hurricane Sandy in New Jersey:
OLD BRIDGE, NJ – On Wednesday, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) presented comments at a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) meeting about its proposal to clean up lead contamination at the Raritan Bay Slag Superfund site in Old Bridge and Sayreville. Pallone has long prioritized the cleanup of this contaminated site so the local community may once again access the waterfront area without worry of health hazards. Lead is a toxic metal that can be particularly dangerous to children’s developmental health.
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today presented Corporal Charles Brown, Jr. of Piscataway with a Congressional Gold Medal for his distinguished achievements as a Montford Point Marine during World War II. The Congressional Gold Medal is the nation’s highest civilian award. The ceremony was held at Parker’s Landing Lane Care Residence in New Brunswick where Cpl. Brown now resides.
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OLD BRIDGE, NJ – On Wednesday, October 17 at 7:00 PM Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) will attend a meeting hosted by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on its plan to cleanup lead contamination at the Raritan Bay Slag Superfund Site in Old Bridge and Sayreville. At the meeting the EPA will explain and receive public comment on its proposed plan. It will take place at the George Bush Senior Center in Old Bridge.
On Wednesday, October 17 at 2:00 PM Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) will present a Congressional Gold Medal to Corporal Charles W. Brown, Jr. of Piscataway for his achievements and contributions as a Montford Point Marine during World War II. The presentation will be at Parker’s Landing Lane Nursing Care Residence in New Brunswick. The Congressional Gold Medal is the highest civilian award in the U.S.
EDISON, NJ – Rep. Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) visited the Rabbi Pesach Ramon Yeshiva in Edison today. Pallone toured the school and addressed students about the political process, his role as a Congressman and the importance of public service. He also congratulated three students who recently won an environmental essay contest sponsored by the Middlesex County Department of Public Safety and Health. Congressman Pallone was joined by Edison Mayor Antonia Ricigliano and Highland Park Mayor Gary Minkoff.
WASHINGTON, DC— Today, Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Henry A.
LONG BRANCH, NJ – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today issued the following statement praising the U.S. Environment Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed plan to clean up lead contamination at the Raritan Bay Slag Superfund Site in Old Bridge and Sayreville. The EPA will hold a public meeting on October 17, 2012 in Old Bridge to explain the proposed plan and receive public comment: