111th Congress

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

September 14, 2010

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

Press Release

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:

Lautenberg & Pallone Laud Urban Coast Institute's Work to Protect New Jersey Coastline

September 1, 2010

Press Release

Belmar, NJ — Senator Frank R. Lautenberg (D-NJ) and Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) Wednesday touted the work of the Monmouth University’s Urban Coast Institute, which has received over $1 million in federal funding since it was established in 2005 to study the coastal environment. Last year, the program received $250,000 in federal funding to study and develop strategies to reduce pollution and help maintain the balance of human and natural use of coastal areas.

ARMY RELEASES $3 MILLION FOR NJ TECHNOLOGY CENTER

September 1, 2010

Press Release

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

Pallone Urges Action on Food Safety Plan

August 27, 2010

Press Release

Salmonella-Tainted Eggs Underscores Need For Safety Standards

Pallone Commends Increase in 2011 Summer Flounder Quota

August 19, 2010

Press Release

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., Thursday commended the Mid Atlantic Fishery Management Council for responding to recommendations to increase the summer flounder quota for the 2011 fishing year, which represent a 25 percent increase over the 2010 fishing season’s quota.

Pallone Announces $39.7 Million Broadband Grant to Improve First Responder Capabilities in New Jersey

August 18, 2010

Press Release

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., (NJ-06) Wednesday announced the award of a $39.7 million broadband grant to establish a dedicated radio network to improve communications amongst first responders in New Jersey. The grant, awarded by the Department of Commerce, will benefit 51 public safety agencies that serve a population of more than 4.5 million people.

Pallone Warns of Threat to Social Security

August 17, 2010

Press Release

Neptune - In a national TV appearance and at a local forum with seniors to recognize the 75th anniversary of the creation of Social Security, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. on Tuesday warned of a looming threat to a program he termed "an American promise that shouldn't be compromised."

Pallone, Holt Reiterate Request to Maintain Fort Monmouth Services

August 17, 2010

Press Release

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Reps. Frank Pallone Jr., (NJ-06) and Rush Holt (NJ-12) Tuesday sent a letter to Army Secretary McHugh repeating a prior request that Fort Monmouth’s commissary and post exchange remain in operation after the fort closes. Both facilities supply necessary affordable goods and services to the military community.

Pallone Says Federal Bill Will Help New Jersey Defray Medicaid Costs and Save Teachers

August 10, 2010

Press Release

Washington, DC — Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today heralded house passage of legislation that would significantly help New Jersey defray its Medicaid costs and save approximately 3,900 teachers’ jobs.