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April 28, 2010
Washington, DC – The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Insular Affairs, Oceans and Wildlife on Wednesday held a hearing on the risks and benefits associated with keeping dolphins, orca whales, and other marine mammals in captivity. In light of the death of a trainer at SeaWorld caused by an orca whale on February 24, 2010, several issues have been raised about the programs the marine mammals are used in and the effects captivity has on them.

April 27, 2010
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone, Jr. the sponsor of legislation that would ban offshore drilling along the North- and Mid-Atlantic States, issued the following statement on Tuesday in response to the hearing in Newark on the Obama Administration's plan to pursue offshore oil and gas exploration along the Atlantic Coast:

"First, I am disappointed that this hearing is being held during the week when all of New Jersey’s federal representatives are in Washington and cannot attend.

April 22, 2010
Washington, D.C. --- U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ), Co-Chairman of the Congressional Caucus on Armenian Issues, issued the following statement at the commemoration ceremony of the 95th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide.

“Welcome. It is heartening to see so many familiar faces and friends here this evening. For thousands of years, the Armenian people have been known for their perseverance in the face of great challenges. Tonight we will honor the victims and survivors of the Armenian Genocide on 95th anniversary.”

April 22, 2010

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone Jr. (D-NJ) Thursday questioned representatives from the recreational and commercial fishing communities regarding the implications of the administration’s stringent catch shares program and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration implementation of the program. Pallone expressed serious concern about catch shares and took issue with existing problems in them at the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Insular Affairs, Oceans and Wildlife hearing on catch shares.


April 21, 2010

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) announced Wednesday that the Asbury Park Fire Department in Asbury Park, NJ received $209,475 in funding provided through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program. The money will be spent to improve emergency response capabilities by training firefighters and first responders, and purchasing updated protective equipment.


April 21, 2010

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) announced Wednesday that Atlantic Highlands First Aid and Safety Squad, Inc. in Atlantic Highlands, NJ received $118,750 in funding provided through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program. The money will be spent to improve emergency response capabilities by training firefighters and first responders, and purchasing updated protective equipment.


April 21, 2010
Landmark Legislation Enhances Health Care, Support for Families

Washington, DC – The House on Wednesday voted in favor of landmark legislation to enhance and improve health services for wounded veterans and their families. The bipartisan Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act addresses the many hardships and sacrifices associated with lengthy recovery from severe injuries of veterans.

April 20, 2010
Washington, D.C. -- U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ), Co-Chairman of the Congressional Caucus on Armenian Issues, will host a commemoration ceremony for the 95th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, Wednesday, April 21, 2010. Featured speakers will include House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, Foreign Affairs Chairman Howard Berman and Representative Mark Kirk (Armenia Caucus Co-chair).

April 20, 2010
Funding to Provide Outreach and Enrollment in Children’s Health Insurance Program


April 19, 2010
Washington, D.C. -- U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone Jr. (NJ-06) Monday sent the following letter to New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Bob Martin requesting expedited funding for restoration of the Deal Lake wall in the Village of Loch Arbour, New Jersey.

Currently, the wall is in a state of severe disrepair. As a result of the deterioration flooding has caused sinkholes and obstructed traffic on adjacent roadways. Portions of the lakefront are closed off because the retaining wall is unstable.