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LONG BRANCH, NJ—Sgt. John J. Irwin III has joined Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr.’s (NJ-06) Long Branch office to assist with veteran case work. Irwin comes to Pallone’s office through the Wounded Warrior Fellowship Program, which provides employment opportunities for wounded or disabled veterans within the House of Representatives in Washington DC and district offices.

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congressman Frank Pallone issued the following statement today regarding the White House’s decision against signing an executive order that would prohibit federal contractors from discriminating against LGBT workers:

“I’m disappointed that, at this time, the Administration has decided not issue an executive order prohibiting contractors from receiving federal funds unless they have sexual orientation and gender identity anti-discrimination policies in place.

Program will provide home visits to at-risk families to improve child health and developmental outcomes

Congressional Inquiry determined Russell T. Olivadotti was entitled to, but never awarded, the Bronze Star for WWII Army Service.

LONG BRANCH, NJ—Today Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) posthumously awarded the Bronze Star medal to the family of Russell T. Olivadotti following a Congressional Inquiry initiated by Pallone’s Office. Mr. Olivadotti, a resident of West Long Branch until he passed away in August 2011, was wounded while serving in the U.S. Army during WWII.

Bipartisan bill will temporarily fix an unintended consequence of current law and elevate the Office of Generics Drugs within the FDA