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July 28, 2010
Washington, DC – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr., (NJ-06) Wednesday announced $6.5 million in Defense Appropriations funding for programs in the New Brunswick area which will benefit Rutgers, the Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, and the Cancer Institute. The funding will go to projects that will improve disaster preparedness efforts and improve cancer prevention diagnoses.

July 27, 2010
Washington, D.C. – The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Insular Affairs, Oceans and Wildlife Tuesday held a hearing on Congressman Pallone’s (NJ-06) Coastal Jobs Creation Act of 2010. The legislation introduced March 23, 2010, will implement a Coastal Jobs Creation Grant Program with the purpose of creating jobs in coastal communities and provides states funds for salt water registry programs satisfying mandates and preventing salt water fishermen from paying for expensive licenses.

July 21, 2010

Washington, DC – Senator Frank Lautenberg, Senator Robert Menendez and Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr., (NJ-06) Thursday announced the Senate Appropriations Committee approved funding for projects to repair beach erosion and prevent flood damage in central New Jersey. The Army Corps of Engineers will use the funding to further advance these projects.


July 20, 2010

Washington, D.C. - Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. Tuesday inserted the following statement in the Congressional Record recognizing the 36th Anniversary of Turkey’s illegal invasion of Cyprus.

“Madam Speaker, today I join my colleagues on the House floor to remember the 36th anniversary of Turkey's illegal occupation of Cyprus.


July 16, 2010
Washington, DC – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr., (NJ-06) Friday announced that the House Appropriations Committee approved $150,000 in funding for the non-profit Covenant House based in Newark. The organization will use the funds to improve outreach efforts to homeless and at risk youth in Asbury Park, by providing two full-time outreach workers and purchasing a van to reach homeless youth across the community.

July 16, 2010
Washington, DC – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr., (NJ-06) praised legislation today that passed through the House and would help American families affordably protect their homes from flooding. The Flood Insurance Reform Priorities Act will extend the National Flood Insurance Program for five years and reform the program by expanding coverage and providing homeowners with more control over their insurance.

July 15, 2010

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr., (NJ-06) along with members of the Natural Resources Committee Wednesday approved legislation to abolish the Minerals Management Service and inject greater accountability, transparency and efficiency into the leasing process. The “Consolidated Land, Energy, and Aquatic Resources Act,” was approved by a vote of 27-21.


July 14, 2010

Washington, D.C. – In response to concerns about medical waste washing up on New Jersey’s shores, Congressman Frank Pallone renewed his call for cracking down on ocean polluters with tough regulations on how to dispose of medical waste.

“Recent reports of medical waste on a New Jersey beach remind us that we must remain vigilant,” said Pallone. “When it comes to protecting our beaches it’s important to take a proactive approach.”


July 14, 2010

Washington, D.C. – In response to concerns about medical waste washing up on New Jersey’s shores, Congressman Frank Pallone renewed his call for cracking down on ocean polluters with tough regulations on how to dispose of medical waste.

“Recent reports of medical waste on a New Jersey beach remind us that we must remain vigilant,” said Pallone. “When it comes to protecting our beaches it’s important to take a proactive approach.”


July 13, 2010
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr., (NJ-06) Tuesday announced a Health Subcommittee hearing entitled “Antibiotic Resistance and the Use of Antibiotics in Animal Agriculture,” on Wednesday July 14, 2010. The hearing will focus on the possible side effects on human health of the use of antibiotics in food-producing animals, such as cows, pigs, and others.