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Washington, D.C. --- U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) introduced legislation over the weekend that would authorize the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to implement a nationwide uniform tracking system and outline appropriate handling, disposal and treatment of medical waste.
Congress responded quickly to the White House’s call for a financial rescue package. The White House should now join us in supporting a solid package for Main Street.
Washington, D.C. --- U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ), founder of the Congressional Caucus on India and Indian Americans, today supported passage of the United States-India Nuclear Cooperation Approval and Nonproliferation Enhancement Act. The U.S. House of Representatives passed the legislation today by a vote of 298 to 117. Last night, the New Jersey congressman closed the debate for the Democrats with the following statement.
Last week Lehman Brothers filed for bankruptcy and the stock market fell 500 points. Senator McCain's response---he declared that the fundamentals of the economy were strong.
Washington, D.C. --- U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) tonight lauded House passage of an economic recovery package that includes Medicaid assistance to states. The recovery package will boost the economy, create much-needed jobs, and help provide additional relief to families who are struggling during this economic downturn. It passed tonight by a vote of 264 to 158.
Washington, D.C. --- U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ), founder of the Congressional Caucus on India and Indian Americans, gave the following statement on the House floor last night encouraging members to support the U.S.-India Nuclear Deal before Congress adjourns this week. The New Jersey congressman believes the agreement will benefit both nations' economies, reduce pressure on energy markets and strengthen the U.S. - India strategic global partnership.
Washington, D.C. --- U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) sent the following letter to Assistant Administrator of Fisheries, James Balsiger, reiterating his request that the National Marine Fisheries Service work with local wildlife officials to implement a plan to safely evacuate the bottlenose dolphins from the Shrewsbury and Navesink Rivers.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – House Ways and Means Health Subcommittee Chairman Pete Stark (D-CA) and House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee Chairman Frank Pallone (D-NJ) issued the following statements today in response to the release of 2009 Medicare prescription drug and Medicare Advantage plan options by CMS.