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Washington, DC — Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. Tuesday announced that over $1.9 million in funding was approved to buy out seven residences along the Raritan River in Middlesex Borough that were affected by Hurricane Irene in August. The Middlesex properties are part of a larger allocation and effort to mitigate the effects of flooding across the state.
“This grant eases a significant financial burden for some of my constituents who feel the worst of New Jersey’s flooding problem,” said Pallone. “Most importantly, it takes these families out of harm’s way.”
Washington, DC — Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. Thursday introduced the Cardiomyopathy Health Education, Awareness, Risk Assessment, and Training in the Schools (HEARTs) Act, legislation to combat the leading cause of death on school property, Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA). Cardiomyopathy, one of the causes of SCA, is frequently misdiagnosed and only five percent of those affected survive it. Pallone’s bill aims to raise awareness where children are most often - in school.
Washington, DC – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. Thursday spoke in support of two bills he authored during a House Natural Resources Committee hearing. During the hearing, Pallone questioned witness Bob Zales, president of the National Association of Charter Boat Captains about the need for flexibility and to have adequate science in order to implement annual catch limits.
Washington, DC – Signaling progress in the consideration of two bills authored by Congressman Frank Pallone Jr. to bolster the fishing industry, the House Committee on Natural Resources will hold a hearing on the Flexibility and Access in Rebuilding American Fisheries Act and the Coastal Jobs Creation Act of 2011 on Thursday. Both pieces of legislation make urgently needed reforms in current law that have made it increasingly difficult for fishermen to make a living.
Washington, DC — Congressman Frank Pallone Tuesday released the following statement in response to the new Health and Safety Issues Addressed in Major League Baseball’s New Collective Bargaining Agreement. Congressman Waxman and Congressman Pallone recently sent a letter regarding the collective bargaining agreement. Click here to view the text of the letter.
Rep. Pallone works with medical device industry leaders to encourage innovation, create jobs and kick start the economy
Washington, DC – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. Tuesday announced the Sayreville Landfill Superfund Site is free of toxic chemicals and that the site has now been removed from the Superfund list of the country’s most toxic waste sites. EPA’s Superfund program is responsible for the ongoing cleanup of numerous sites including the Imperial Oil and Raritan Bay Slag Superfund sites in New Jersey.
New Brunswick, NJ –Senator Frank Lautenberg and Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. Monday stood with advocates, doctors and parents who have been affected by either a sudden infant death or stillbirth to call for action on legislation that would have a significant impact finding the causes, raising awareness about and preventing deaths that leave so many families with more questions than answers.
Washington, DC – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. Monday released the following statement on the Supreme Court’s decision to consider the arguments against the Affordable Care Act.
Washington, DC – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. Thursday released the following statement recognizing the sacrifices and bravery of New Jersey’s veteran’s in honor of Veterans Day Friday, November 11, 2011.
“As today’s veterans return from deployment it’s important we continue to fulfill the same promises to them as we have to past generations and that we also respond to the unique needs veterans face today as they reenter civilian life. If you have the opportunity, thank a veteran for fighting to protect freedom we enjoy every day,” Pallone said in a statement.”