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**MEDIA ADVISORY**

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:

On Saturday, September 22, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) hosted his annual Academy Day at Naval Weapons Station Earle, Leonardo Pier Complex. Turnout exceeded expectations, with 200 guests attending. The event provided a forum for students who are interested in attending one of the country’s prestigious U.S. Service Academies.

WASHINGTON, DC—Representatives Rosa DeLauro (D-CT), Frank Pallone (D-NJ) and Nita Lowey (D-NY) announced they will introduce legislation today to limit the amount of arsenic permitted in rice and rice-based products. A recent Consumer Reports investigation revealed alarmingly high levels of arsenic in rice and rice-based products, such as cereal. There are currently no federal standards for arsenic in most foods, including rice and rice-based products.