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Washington, D.C. -- During a hearing of the House Government Reform Human Rights and Wellness Subcommittee on human rights abuses in the Kashmir Valley, U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ), founder of the Congressional Caucus on India and Indian Americans, yesterday expressed concern that the hearing did not include a witness or expert representing the Kashmiri Pandit community.

"Last month the Greek Cypriot majority on the island nation of Cyprus overwhelmingly rejected a U.N. plan that forced them to put too much faith in the government of Turkey. Mr. Speaker, let us be clear. The Greek Cypriot people did not reject reunification of Cyprus. They rejected a proposal by U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan, a proposal they determined was not in the best interests of their nation as it prepared to join the European Union.

West Long Branch, NJ --- U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) announced the winners of the 2004 Sixth Congressional District High School Arts Competition, this years Military Service Academy nominees, and the winners of the Congressional Award at a reception at Monmouth Universitys Wilson Hall on Monday.

West Long Branch, NJ --- U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) announced the winners of the 2004 Sixth Congressional District High School Arts Competition and this years Military Service Academy nominees at a reception at Monmouth Universitys Wilson Hall on Monday.

"Mr. Speaker, the Iraq War has been an utter failure. Since the very beginning, with its refusal to truly internationalize the war, the Bush administration has shown nothing but arrogance towards anyone outside its inner circle----whether that be Congress or the International Community. Unfortunately, the administration is now paying the price and our U.S. troops in Iraq are paying with their lives.

"There seems to be a sense from Republicans here in Congress that anyone who questions the actions of the Bush administration is not supporting our troops.

"While I am pleased with today's news that the EPA will provide more time to consider comments from the public, I am concerned that this decision is simply a matter of election year politics. It seems to me that the President Bush is bowing to political pressure by delaying action on this issue until next year.

Washington, D.C. --- U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ), ranking Democrat on the House Fisheries, Conservation, Wildlife and Oceans Subcommittee, today expressed concern over inadequate federal funding for the international fisheries commissions and said he and other members of the Subcommittee will be sending a letter to the House Appropriations Committee requesting that the necessary funds be restored in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2005 appropriations bill that funds the State Department.