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Pallone Requests Thorough Review of FDA's Approval of Genetically Engineered Salmon

September 24, 2010

Washington, D.C. - Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr., Chairman of the Energy and Commerce Committee’s Health Subcommittee, on Friday requested more information from Food and Drug Administration's Commissioner Margaret Hamburg regarding the safety of genetically engineered salmon for public consumption. Pallone made this request after FDA officials indicated they are moving forward with the approval process to allow for the sale of genetically modified salmon in grocery stores.

Pallone Launches Investigation of Insurance Rate Hikes

September 24, 2010

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Washington, D.C. - U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone, Jr. announced on Friday that he has launched a probe of the double-digit rate hikes for long-term care insurance, starting with companies that imposed the sudden increases on policy holders in New Jersey. Congressman Pallone, the chairman of the House Energy & Commerce Health Subcommittee, initiated the investigation by sending official requests to the firms for all the information they used to hike the rates.

Pallone Lauds Passage of Small Business Jobs Act

September 23, 2010

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Washington, DC – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr., praised passage of the Small Business Jobs Act - the job-creating bill that will help over 700,000 New Jersey small businesses by providing the resources to thrive and add workers. The legislation increases much-needed lending to millions of small businesses, and offers eight new tax incentives to companies, so that they may expand, hire, and fuel our economy.

Patients & Doctors To Be Empowered With Health Care Decisions - Not The Insurance Companies!

September 21, 2010

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Plainfield - Insurance companies will no longer be allowed to drop coverage when people get sick. Lifetime caps will no longer be allowed. Annual caps will be phased out. Children with pre-existing conditions will no longer be denied coverage. Children up to 26 years old will be allowed to remain on their parents' insurance plan. Discrimination based on income will be prohibited. And an independent appeals process will be established to handle disputes.

Pallone Wants Insurance Increases Justified

September 17, 2010

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Washington, D.C. - Responding to published reports of double-digit increases in long-term insurance policies, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr., the chairman of the House Energy & Commerce Health Subcommittee, said he will have the panel do a thorough review of the dramatic increases to see if they are justified. The Asbury Park Press reported on Friday that some insurance companies have increased rates for long-term insurance as much as 35 percent.

House Panel Passes Concussion Treatment Bill

September 16, 2010

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Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) and members of the Energy and Commerce Committee’s Health Subcommittee Thursday approved legislation to address growing concerns about concussions and other serious head injuries among school-aged children. Last week the panel held a hearing on this legislation and heard from student athletes, trainers, sports doctors and brain injury specialists at the home of the New Jersey Devils.

Pallone Recognized by Hindu American Foundation for Introducing Kashmiri Pandit Resolution

September 15, 2010

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Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone Jr. (NJ-06), chair of the India Caucus’ Kashmir Task Force, Tuesday evening was recognized by the Hindu American Foundation for introducing a Congressional resolution recognizing human rights violations of Kashmiri Pandits. In a Capitol Hill reception devoted to promoting the understanding Hindu American issues, the organization thanked Pallone for his work introducing the resolution.

UMDNJ Awarded $647,654 Grant to Improve NJ Public Health Care Services

September 14, 2010

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Washington, D.C. -- U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) Tuesday announced the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey in New Brunswick received a grant of $647,654 to establish a new training center that will host a variety of skills improvement programs for those going into the public health workforce and improve the service accessibility for low income communities.

Pallone: Oil Rig Explosion Underscores Continued Danger of Offshore Drilling

September 2, 2010

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Long Branch, NJ -- Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. issued the below statement on Thursday in reaction to the oil rig explosion in the Gulf of Mexico:

ARMY RELEASES $3 MILLION FOR NJ TECHNOLOGY CENTER

September 1, 2010

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Holt, Pallone, Lautenberg, and Menendez Secured Funding to Keep
Fort Monmouth Jobs in NJ

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