GENERAL PRESS RELEASES
November 2006
October 2006
September 2006
August 2006- Saxton: Long Beach Island Beach Bid Accepted; Army Corps of Engineers accepts bid for Surf City NJ (August 29, 2006)
- US Reps. Saxton & LoBiondo Applaud USDA's Emergency Declaration for South Jersey Farmers (August 25, 2006)
- USDA OK's Grant for Wrightsown Recovery; $50,000 would help military town hit hard by 9/11 security (August 25, 2006)
- At last, Canada Geese Management Plan Is Law; New US Fish & Wildlife rule result of years of debate (August 15, 2006)
- LoBiondo, Saxton Outraged by New Breach at VA; Personal Information in Contractor's Computer Stolen, Affects Philly-South Jersey Area Veterans (August 7, 2006)
- Saxton: 1st Bid Is Out for Long Beach Island Project; U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is now seeking bids, Award expected to be made within next three weeks (August 4, 2006)
- Saxton: $3.2M in HUD Grants for Ocean County, NJ (August 1, 2006)
July 2006
June 2006- Saxton Votes Against Offshore Drilling; Measure passes House, Saxton says fight will go on (June 30, 2006)
- Homeland Security Grants Go to Cinnaminson, Edgewater Park, Evesham, N. Hanover Police Depts. (June 29, 2006)
- Rep. Saxton Presents Two Ocean County, N.J. Youths with 2006 Congressional Gold Awards (June 22, 2006)
- Saxton Adds Funds for Ocean County Public Transit (June 15, 2006)
- Saxton Adds Funding to FY2007 Budget for Burlington County Public Transportation System (June 15, 2006)
- Saxton talks w/ Gov. Corzine, DEP, LBI Mayors on LBI Project; Thanks Governor, NJDEP for action (June 14, 2006)
- Defenders of Wildlife Present Award to Rep. Saxton (June 9, 2006)
- Saxton's Statement on Death of bin Laden's 'Prince of al-Qaeda' al-Zarqawi; Lauds US Troops' perseverance (June 8, 2006)
May 2006- House OK's LBI Funds; $6M in construction funds is most ever to repair beaches; must pass Senate (May 25, 2006)
- Saxton, LoBiondo: $650K for Research at Rutgers U.; House OK’s funds for cranberry, blueberry research (May 24, 2006)
- Currituck Scheduled to Arrive at the Jersey Shore; Federal dredge to arrive in Barnegat by Fourth of July (May 23, 2006)
- Courier Post: 'Saxton honored for environmental efforts, receives award for protecting natural areas' (May 23, 2006)
- Leading N.J. Conservation Groups of Garden State Salute Jim Saxton's Work to Protecting the Environment (May 22, 2006)
- N.J. Audubon Society, N.J. Conservation Foundation, 11 Groups Honor Saxton on Wildlife & Open Space (May 22, 2006)
- House OKs $48M for Jt Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst; Saxton Adds $13M Army-Navy-Air Force Complex (May 19, 2006)
- Rep. Saxton Backs Conservation Amendments; Changes w/ bipartisan support put in Interior budget (May 19, 2006)
- Saxton Amendments Added to Magnuson-Stevens; Fisheries Bill Passes House Resources Committee (May 18, 2006)
- Saxton Unveils Bill to Support Nat. Fish Hatcheries; Would foster volunteers for hatcheries that produce stripers, shad, herring, other fish; Legislation modeled after previous Saxton bills passed into law (May 12, 2006)
- Congressmen Saxton, Andrews and LoBiondo Team Up; Hold press conf. on provision in 2007 Defense Bill to stall dumping VX chemicals into the Delaware River (May 11, 2006)
- FAA OK's Grant for Ocean County's Miller Air Park (May 9, 2006)
- Hearing Held on Saxton's Ocean Exploration Bill (May 5, 2006)
- $35M for '07 Projects @ South Jersey 'Mega Base' HASC OK's Northeast C-17 Airstrip, Nat. Guard Cntr (May 4, 2006)
- Representative Saxton’s Statement on Immigration (May 1, 2006)
April 2006- Saxton Adds Provision to 2007 Defense Bill for NJ Nat. Guard Members Who Responded to 9/11; Would put N.J. Guard on equal footing as Va., N.Y. Guards (April 28, 2006)
- New Fed Chief Testifies Before Chairman Saxton's Jt. Economic Committee; Bernanke makes 1st JEC visit (April 27, 2006)
- Saxton: Groundbreaking: of $36M Lodging Projects @ McGuire Will Help Serve Base's Growth Demands (April 25, 2006)
- Saxton Delegation Witnesses New Government; Bipartisan Congressional Group Meets with President Talabani, Returns to U.S.A. (April 24, 2006)
- Saxton on Death of Burlco Surrogate Elton Conda; Conda was a war hero, public servant, & political icon (April 21, 2006)
- Rep. Saxton Leads Bipartisan Delegation to Iraq; Takes Congressional Group to Meet w/ U.S. Troops and U.S. Ambassador, & press Iraqis to form a gov't (April 21, 2006)
- AARP President to Join Saxton @ Toms River Event (April 11, 2006)
- Saxton, NJ AARP President & County Officials to Hold Press Conference on Looming Medicare Deadline (April 11, 2006)
- Terrorism Subcommittee Meets to Hear IT Issues (April 7, 2006)
- Economic Growth Creates Jobs, Unemployment Dips (April 7, 2006)
- Saxton Holds Terrorism Hearing on QDR, WMD (April 5, 2006)
March 2006- Saxton, Pallone Slam Proposed Bluefin Tuna Ban; Ask Head of National Marine Fisheries Service to Toss Plan to Eliminate Tuna Catch for Recreational Fishing (March 31, 2006)
- Saxton Holds Annual Vets' Meeting at Ft Dix's F.O.B.; Vet Leaders Briefed on VA, military issues at Ft Dix's 'Tactical Tiger Base;' VFW Gives Saxton Gold Medal (March 27, 2006)
- DoD OK’s $384M Project for McGuire AFB & Ft.Dix; ‘Mega Project’ for South Jersey’s Mega Base; Housing work to be largest military construction in NJ (March 20, 2006)
- Int'l Assn. of Fish & Wildlife Agencies Honor Saxton; Congressman awarded for wildlife conservation work (March 15, 2006)
- Hunter, Saxton Unveil Bill to Secure Infrastructure; 'Nat.Defense Critical Infrastructure Protection Act' Would Block Controversial Dubai Ports World Deal (March 7, 2006)
- Saxton Announces $40M Army Project @ Fort Dix; 195K sq. ft. Reserve Center biggest investment ever (March 6, 2006)
- House Armed Services Committee holds hearing to protect U.S. ports, other critical infrastructure (March 3, 2006)
- Navy's Cruiser Modernization Program Launched; Funds point to future work at Burlington County Plant (March 2, 2006)
February 2006- Rep. Saxton Hails New Marines Special Forces; Chairman sees birth of new force at Camp Lejeune (February 24, 2006)
- Armed Services Committee Readying Hearing, Legislation to Protect Ports, Key Critical Infrastructure (February 22, 2006)
- Rep. Saxton Concerned About U.S. Port Security (February 21, 2006)
- McGuire AFB Sees Quartet of Grand Openings; Saxton: Projects ‘only a glimpse’ of planned projects (February 13, 2006)
- Schumer, Saxton Unveil Bipartisan Education Bill; Program Creates Math & Science Teaching Corps (February 8, 2006)
- Saxton: Funds for LBI Beach Repairs in '07 Budget; $2.5M for construction included in budget for 1st time (February 7, 2006)
- Megabase Targeted for $35M in Construction for '07; McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst to get runway, logistics center (February 6, 2006)
- Defenders of Wildlife Names Saxton 'Wildlife Hero;' Cites "Exemplary Leadership" in Protecting Nature (February 6, 2006)
January 2006
December 2005
November 2005- Pentagon Certifies WMD Team for New Jersey; Saxton led effort to create teams & bring one to Ft Dix (November 30, 2005)
- 'BIG' Federal Grant Heading to Tuckerton Seaport; $500,000 to help build new dock, rest areas, dredging (November 23, 2005)
- Canada Geese Management Plan Done; Long-Awaited Plan Aims to Trim Resident Geese Population (November 23, 2005)
- Saxton Aids Barnegat Light Historic Preservation; House & Senate Approve $200K for Viking Village (November 22, 2005)
- Route 539 Project Funded in 2006 House/Senate Bill: Has $250,000 for Ft. Dix-Lakehurst Navy Base Link (November 18, 2005)
- House/Senate OK $50M to Upgrade New Joint Base; '06 Budget funds for Jt Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst (November 18, 2005)
- Key Anti-Missile Interceptor Test Is Successful; Lockheed Martin's Aegis is backbone of efforts (November 17, 2005)
- Energy & Water Bill with Barnegat Bay Beach Funds Okayed by Congress, Sent to the White House (November 15, 2005)
- Saxton Nets Funds for Barnegat Bay Watershed (November 10, 2005)
- Saxton Lands $1M for Burlington County College; Funds would help students experience federal resources of NASA, National Weather Service (November 10, 2005)
- Congressman Saxton: Funds for LBI Beach Project Dodge the 2006 Budget Ax Meant to Pay for Katrina (November 9, 2005)
- BRAC Recommendations Are Final Today; N.J. Sees 1st & Only Army-Air Force-Navy 'Superbase' (November 8, 2005)
- McGuire AFB to Stand-Up KC-135 Flying School (November 4, 2005)
- Army Corps of Engineers Starts LBI Beach Project; Sand being poured on LBI: Could lead to future funds (November 3, 2005)
October 2005- Saxton, LoBiondo: $650K for Rutgers Research: House OK's farm bill; Includes pesticide research (October 28, 2005)
- House Vote Upholds BRAC Recommendations; Changes Create Nation's First Joint ‘Superbase’ (October 27, 2005)
- Resources Bill Threatens Wildlife Refuge, Shore (October 26, 2005)
- Bill Threatens Wildlife Refuge, Shore, Public Lands (October 26, 2005)
- Cong. Saxton Leads Co-Del to Northern Command to Review Military Response to Hurricane Katrina; Leads Armed Services Committee Members to NORAD (October 14, 2005)
- Dept. of Homeland Security Awards Grants to Three Ocean County First Responder Organizations (October 6, 2005)
September 2005- U.S. Department of Homeland Security Awards Grants to Two South Jersey First Responders (September 29, 2005)
- Saxton: Wildlife Habitat Provisions of Endangered Species Act at Risk; Votes against bill that threatens habitat, and creates a new entitlement program (September 29, 2005)
- House of Representatives Passes Coast Guard Bill that includes the 'Delaware River Protection Act' (September 28, 2005)
- Contract Awarded to Start First LBI Beach Repairs; Work on 4 blocks in Harvey Cedars Starts Today (September 26, 2005)
- South Jersey Fire Companies Net $240K in Grants (September 23, 2005)
- Cong. Saxton Introduces Ocean Exploration Bill (September 20, 2005)
- DOJ Awards COPS Funds for Lenape High Schools; Funds to help pay for camera surveillance system (September 16, 2005)
- Proposed Joint Base to Receive Up to 47 Aircraft (September 12, 2005)
- Burlco Veterans Cemetery Awarded VA Grant (September 9, 2005)
- Katrina Leaves Behind a National Crisis; Victims of Hurricane Katrina Damage Need Rescue, Shelter and Basic Essentials; House Passes Emergency Funds (September 2, 2005)
- Ocean County Awarded $567K Airport Grant; Funding to start 1st phase of improvements (September 1, 2005)
August 2005- McGuire's 108th NJ Air National Guard Resurrected with Newer Planes; Saxton: decision a 'Grand Slam!' (August 26, 2005)
- BRAC Vote Closes Willow Grove, Sends 535 Jobs, Plus 29 Aircraft to McGuire Air Force Base (August 26, 2005)
- BRAC COMMISSIONERS VOTE TO APPROVE NEW 'JOINT BASE McGUIRE / DIX / LAKEHURST' (August 25, 2005)
- BRAC Panel Done with Army Recommendations; Votes to expand Fort Dix role in Army Reserve (August 24, 2005)
- Congressman Saxton Announces Flood Assistance; USDOT OK's $2.7M for NJ for the Burlco Flood of 2004 (August 23, 2005)
- Grant to Help Local Fire Co. Purchase Fire Truck; Chatsworth Fire Company awarded $185k grant (August 23, 2005)
- Jersey Shore Benefits from 2005 'Pumpout' Grant; Cong. Saxton helped create grant program in 1992 (August 19, 2005)
- Local N.J. Firm Nets 1st Phase of $25M Project; Ranco wins $7M bid for humidity control @ Ft Dix (August 18, 2005)
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Signs Long Beach Island Beach Repair Agreement with New Jersey DEP (August 17, 2005)
- New Jersey OK's LBI Beach Repair Project Pact; Army Corps of Engineers Set to Sign Wednesday (August 16, 2005)
- Rep. Saxton Goes to BRAC Air Guard Hearing; Commissioners discuss National Guard issues (August 11, 2005)
- Rep. Saxton to Attend BRAC Hearing; Hearing to Address Air National Guard Issues that Affect McGuire (August 10, 2005)
July 2005- House OK’s $8M for Rt. 530, Route to the Shore (July 29, 2005)
- Ocean County Nets $3M+ for Route 9 By-Pass; Saxton added funds to transportation bill (July 29, 2005)
- Rep. Saxton Helps Secure Money for M.O.M.; Monmouth-Ocean-Middlesex Line Earmarked $1.25M (July 29, 2005)
- Transportation Conference Report Passes House; Includes $3 million-plus for BurLink System (July 29, 2005)
- Funds for Forsythe Wildlife Refuge Pass House; Saxton Helps Obtain $300K for land acquisition (July 28, 2005)
- Saxton Honored by Barnegat Bay Decoy & Baymen's Museum, Tuckerton Seaport @ 2005 'Down Bay' Gala (July 26, 2005)
- Burlington Co. Firm Awarded GPO Contract (July 26, 2005)
- Saxton Introduces Bills to Promote Alternative Fuel; Offer tax breaks for ethanol car buyers, stations (July 20, 2005)
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Starts Dredging Channels in Barnegat Bay; Currituck Conducting Dredging Maintenance Operations in July & Aug. (July 15, 2005)
- LBI Project Pact Approved in Washington, D.C.; U.S. Army Corps of Engineers OK’s Agreement (July 13, 2005)
- Saxton Co-Del Tours GTMO Detainee Facility (July 12, 2005)
- Saxton Backs Jt Base Concept @ BRAC Hearing (July 8, 2005)
- Saxton Condemns Terrorist Attacks in London (July 7, 2005)
- C-17 Globemaster Beddown Now Complete; McGuire's 13th Boeing C-17 Arrives in New Jersey (July 6, 2005)
- Congressman Saxton Returns from Iraq, Visited Troops for July 4, Met with U.S. Military Officials (July 6, 2005)
- Saxton Travels to Iraq to Spend Holiday w/ Troops (July 4, 2005)
- Congressman Saxton Introduces Legislation to Help Expand Coastal Open Space Preservation (July 1, 2005)
June 2005- Labor Dept. Awards Funds to Cherry Hill Program (June 30, 2005)
- Congressman Saxton Cited as 'Guardian of the Bay' (June 28, 2005)
- Ocean County Receives Grant to Improve Airport; FAA funds $285,000 to design safety improvements (June 24, 2005)
- House OK's $40M in R&D; for Moorestown Plant; Also, 3 ships added to budget good for Burlington Co. (June 21, 2005)
- House OK's Saxton Bill Honoring Troops Lost in Hostage Rescue Attempt in Iran; Marks Anniversary of Operation Eagle Claw, Rebirth of U.S. Special Forces (June 21, 2005)
- Ocean County, N.J. Library Is Awarded NEH Grant; Funding to bring exhibition on Alexander Hamilton (June 20, 2005)
- Cherry Hill Firm Awarded $40 million Contract Supporting the Presidential Helicopter Fleet (June 20, 2005)
- Congressman Saxton Joins Colleagues in Cosponsoring Comprehensive Bipartisan Ocean Bill (June 17, 2005)
- 'Net Free Returns;' Missing since May 19, Rutgers U. Locates Rep. Saxton’s Tagged Atlantic Striped Bass (June 16, 2005)
- Social Security: The Debate Has Only Just Begun (June 3, 2005)
- Saxton Meets w/ Joint Task Force for Dix/McGuire; Holds 1st Post-BRAC List Meeting; Saxton Plans to Give Testimony at July 8 BRAC Hearing in Baltimore (June 1, 2005)
May 2005- Cong. Saxton Adopts Tagged Atlantic Striped Bass Rutgers U. Tracks 'Net Free' in Burlco & Ocean Co. (May 27, 2005)
- 'Today a Good Day for Lockheed Martin Workers' House OK's $25M in R&D;, Adds 2 Aegis Ships to Bill (May 26, 2005)
- House OK's Funds for Long Beach Island Repairs; $5M to fix beach damage; Senate must now OK (May 25, 2005)
- LONG BEACH ISLAND FUNDS IN 2006 BUDGET; Cong. Saxton adds $5 million for storm repair funds to Water & Energy Bill, sufficient to start construction (May 18, 2005)
- Saxton Adds $12M for Ft Dix Urban Warfare Facility; $50M+ slated for 'Joint Base McGuire/Dix /Lakehurst' (May 17, 2005)
- Cong. Saxton Speaks on House Floor about His Law Enforcement Memorial Funds Bill; Vote is tonight (May 16, 2005)
- *******BRAC LIST DELIVERED TO CONGRESS******* McGuire AFB, Ft. Dix, Navy Lakehurst to See Joint Management; Missions grow at new 'Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst' by 600+ jobs (May 13, 2005)
- Saxton to Hold Press Conf. on BRAC List Friday (May 12, 2005)
- Subcommittee Adds 2 Destroyers to Defense Bill (May 12, 2005)
- Saxton Joins NJ Delegation in supporting 'Faster and Smarter Funding for First Responders Act' (May 11, 2005)
- Saxton Announces New C-17 Purchase; Key Subcommittee OK’s 42 Boeing C-17s in defense bill (May 11, 2005)
- Ocean County Fire Co. Receives Fire Safety Grant (May 10, 2005)
- Latest Employment Numbers Good News for U.S. Workers; Employment Up by 274,000 jobs in April; 93,000 more jobs added to February & March figures (May 6, 2005)
- Rep. Saxton Welcomes Veterans to WWII Memorial (May 5, 2005)
- Saxton Meets with Long Beach Island Mayors; LBI storm protection funding is focus of talks (May 5, 2005)
- Base Realignment and Closure AC Commissioners Meet Today in Washington, to Be Sworn in Tuesday (May 2, 2005)
April 2005- Saxton Praises Opening of Toms River P.O. Substation; Congressman lauds the improvement for area residents & tireless efforts of township officials (April 21, 2005)
- Rep. Saxton calls for greater I.D. theft protection; Co-sponsors bill to Protect Social Security Numbers (April 20, 2005)
- Barnegat Bay Decoy & Baymen's Museum Nets Grant (April 19, 2005)
- Rep. Saxton Holds Annual Meeting with Ocean, Burlington & Camden County Vet Leaders at McGuire (April 18, 2005)
- Congressman Saxton Welcomes V.P. Cheney to Burlington Co. Town Hall to Discuss Social Security (April 15, 2005)
- Saxton Marks 2nd Anniversary of Fall of Baghdad (April 13, 2005)
- Vice President to Visit Burlington County College (April 13, 2005)
- Rep. Saxton Backs New Medication Program for NJ Low Income, Underinsured & Uninsured Patients (April 11, 2005)
- Cong. Saxton Welcomes Army Secretary to Ft Dix (April 9, 2005)
- Saxton Praises Life of John Paul II; Pope's tireless work strengthened relations in religious communities (April 8, 2005)
- Saxton Commends State & Burlington County, First-Responders in National 'TOP-OFF3' Exercise (April 7, 2005)
- Saxton Introduces Bill for Mail Delivery for Seniors (April 6, 2005)
- Rep. Saxton on Strategic U.S. Partnership w/ Ukraine; Yushchenko a cornerstone to advancing freedom (April 6, 2005)
- Congressman Saxton's Co-Del Returns; Group Observes Israel’s Newest Anti-terror Technologies (April 4, 2005)
March 2005
February 2005- Beach Haven Fire Co. Nets Funds for Equipment (February 18, 2005)
- Medford Lakes Volunteer Fire Company to Receive $48K Homeland Security Grant for New Equipment (February 18, 2005)
- Cong. Saxton Becomes Ocean Caucus Co-Chairman (February 18, 2005)
- Saxton's Reserve Retirement Bill Unveiled (February 16, 2005)
- Three Ocean County Volunteer Fire Companies to Receive Help for Updated Radios, Brush Truck (February 14, 2005)
- 2006 Budget Includes $40 Million-plus for McGuire/Dix/Lakehurst Joint DoD Installation (February 7, 2005)
- Congressman Saxton to Watch Super Bowl XXXIX at Ft. Dix w/ Troops Preparing for Deployment to Iraq (February 4, 2005)
- President Delivers State of the Union to Congress (February 2, 2005)
- Saxton earns high marks on wildlife report (February 1, 2005)
January 2005- Saxton Named Chairman of Terrorism Subcommittee (January 28, 2005)
- Ocean Co. Firehouse Nets Funds for Equipment (January 27, 2005)
- House Speaker Names Saxton to Head Panel (January 25, 2005)
- Cong. Saxton Comments on Inaugural Address (January 20, 2005)
- Saxton, LoBiondo Travel to Iraq; Meet w/ Prime Minister about elections, progress; Visit U.S. troops (January 12, 2005)
- Saxton, LoBiondo in Afghanistan w/ Congressional Delegation, Visit New President, US Troops, School (January 10, 2005)
- Saxton, 109th Congress Take Oath of Office; Speaker Dennis Hastert Re-elected to Lead the House (January 4, 2005)
December 2004
November 2004
October 2004- VA Tells Saxton Vets Cemetery Improvements OKed; Secretary Principi: VA will pay $6M for construction (October 29, 2004)
- Pentagon OK's Transfer of Fort Dix Tract to Wrightstown Borough, New Hanover School Board; 40-plus acres to be used to improve local school, encourage downtown business redevelopment (October 28, 2004)
- Ocean Co. Fire Stations Net Homeland Security Funds (October 26, 2004)
- President's Signature Makes $9M Ft Dix Project Law; Army & Air Force will use humidity control project (October 21, 2004)
- Saxton, Corzine, Lautenberg Ask Top EPA Official to Hasten Studies of the Toms River Cancer Cluster (October 20, 2004)
- $350M+ Joint Army/Air Force Housing Project at Fort Dix/McGuire Now Seeking Bids; Housing project will be largest in Air Force & the first by Army/Air Force (October 15, 2004)
- Congress OK's Saxton NJ Flood Amendment; Efforts to Help Flood Victims in Burlington, Camden Counties (October 12, 2004)
- Saxton & Coastal Caucus Delay New Beach Policy til Nov. 20; Now Eye longer-term fix in 2005 Bill (October 8, 2004)
- House Approves Bill to Encourage States to Let Children Carry Their Asthma Medicine in School (October 5, 2004)
- Saxton Wildlife Bill OKed by Senate, Sent to President (October 4, 2004)
September 2004- Burlington Co. College Nets $82K for Radio Station (September 30, 2004)
- Saxton/LoBiondo Effort Nets $43M for NJ Hospitals: Funds lead to future revenues for Garden State (September 28, 2004)
- The Boeing C-17 Globemaster Has Landed; After a decade-plus effort, Saxton, NJ Welcome the 1st C-17 (September 24, 2004)
- ‘Spirit of New Jersey’ to Arrive Friday; McGuire Base Commander, Saxton to fly in 1st C-17 to NJ (September 23, 2004)
- Citing N.J. Floods, Saxton Asks Nat. Marine Fisheries Service for Extra Time to Protect Striped Bass Fishing (September 20, 2004)
- USO Honors Jim Saxton for Service to Troops (September 18, 2004)
- Saxton Hails the Last of the C-141s; Amid ceremonial send-off, the last active duty Starlifter leaves McGuire (September 16, 2004)
- Saxton Introduces Twin Vet/Reservist Bills; Would offer tax breaks to hire vets, Reservists, Guardsmen (September 15, 2004)
- Burlco Police Dept Awarded 'COPS-in-Schools' Grant (September 10, 2004)
- Mount Holly Fire Company Awarded $31K-plus U.S. Dept. Homeland Security Grant for Safety Equipment (September 9, 2004)
- Burlington Co. Fire Co. Awarded $100K+ FEMA Grant (September 3, 2004)
August 2004- 'Spirit of New Jersey' to Take to Flight; McGuire's 1st C-17 to be test flown Wednesday at Boeing Plant (August 31, 2004)
- Saxton Asks Commerce Secretary Evans to Help Protect Striped Bass Fishing in the Garden State (August 31, 2004)
- Portascience Receives Nat. Cancer Institute Funds (August 30, 2004)
- Burlington County Fire Co. Awarded $85K Grant; FEMA funding will help purchase new brush truck (August 27, 2004)
- Ocean County Receives Airport Grant; Two grants worth $280K+ for upgrades to existing taxiway, apron (August 19, 2004)
- Ocean Co. Vol. Fire Co. Awarded $166K Grant; Local fire dept. to receive funding to purchase new fire truck (August 17, 2004)
- Congressman Saxton Meets with Secretary of Air Force Roche, AF Chief of Staff General Jumper (August 16, 2004)
- Rep. Saxton Returns to Washington; Armed Services Committee Reviews 9-11 Commission Report (August 10, 2004)
- Saxton, LoBiondo Land $40M for N.J. Hospitals: Majority of funds to benefit South Jersey hospitals (August 4, 2004)
- Burlington Co. College Awarded Education Grant (August 2, 2004)
July 2004- Houses Funds $9.5 million for Key Fort Dix Project; 75K sq. ft. facility for jt. use by Army, Air Force (July 23, 2004)
- Rep. Saxton: President Bush Declaration Names Burlington, Camden Counties Federal Disaster Areas (July 16, 2004)
- Saxton Departs Washington for So. Jersey; Congressman to tour flooded communities w/ FEMA (July 13, 2004)
- House Passes Algal Bloom Legislation (July 7, 2004)
- Rep. Saxton, Jt. Task Force for Dix/McGuire Announce Three Generals to Support McGuire, Ft. Dix (July 6, 2004)
- WMD Reaction Team Coming to Fort Dix, N.J.: WMD Civil Support Team to Be Headquartered at Ft. Dix (July 2, 2004)
June 2004- Agreement to Aid Tuckerton Seaport Is Unveiled; Saxton: Seaport Has an Invaluable Educational Role (June 30, 2004)
- Saxton Backs VA Push to Find, Aid POWs (June 25, 2004)
- Ocean Co., NJ Funds Added to Energy-Water Budget; LBI, Barnegat Inlet dredge funds in '05 budget (June 25, 2004)
- Houses Passes $20M for Burlington County R&D; (June 23, 2004)
- Saxton Statement on Murder of Paul Johnson Jr. (June 18, 2004)
- Rep. Saxton Hails Reagan Economic, Cold War Acheivements in 108th Congressional Record (June 10, 2004)
- Work on North Jetty Nears Completion; Permanent fix to erosion on southern tip of Island Beach Park, NJ (June 7, 2004)
- Saxton comments of Death of President Reagan: Ronald Wilson Reagan 'is one of greatest presidents' (June 5, 2004)
May 2004- Saxton Announces Burlington County Vest Grants (May 27, 2004)
- Saxton Announces Vest Grants for Ocean Co., NJ (May 27, 2004)
- Lockheed Martin Makes the Cut, Awarded Contract Valued at $423 Million; Navy Names Moorestown plant a finalist in Littoral Combat Ship Competition (May 27, 2004)
- Rep. Saxton to President Bush: Beach Funds Are Critical to N.J. & U.S. Economies; Also sends a letter to OMB that is signed by all in NJ House delegation (May 25, 2004)
- Currituck Set to Arrive at the Jersey Shore; Federal dredge to arrive in Mansaquan mid June, Barnegat by July 4} (May 23, 2004)
- House OK’s Ft. Dix Jt. Service Storage Project; Humidity Control Building in '05 Defense Bill (May 21, 2004)
- Defense Bill Includes Saxton-Smith-LoBiondo Measure to Improve Security at Military Bases (May 20, 2004)
- Rep. Saxton Sends NJ Delegation letter to Key House Subcommittee Chairman for FY2005 Beach Funding (May 18, 2004)
- Saxton Unveils Bill to Move National Marine Fisheries Service from Dept. of Commerce to Dept. of Interior (May 18, 2004)
- 'Rainbow Division' to Land at Ft. Dix, Walson Hospital; 2,400 troops & nearly $2 million in renovations expected to come to closed hospital (May 17, 2004)
- Armed Services Committee Improves Veterans Survivor Benefit Plan; SBP Legislation Added to FY2005 Defense Bill, Eliminates 'Widow's Tax' (May 13, 2004)
- Armed Services Committee Streamlines Rapid Combat Acquisition Process for Troop Equipment (May 12, 2004)
- Saxton: U.S. Economy Is Humming; 600,000-plus new jobs in past 60 days, unemployment continues to fall (May 7, 2004)
- New Joint $9.5 Million Fort Dix Project Announced; New mission: climate-controlled storage of electronic equipment for Army Reserve & Air Force (May 7, 2004)
April 2004- McGuire to Get Early Practice w/ C-17s; As McChord AFB does runway repairs, 11 C-17s to go to McGuire (April 30, 2004)
- USDA Approves Seaside Hts. Grant & Loan to Upgrade Water Treatment System; $900,000 grant, $2M loan via Rural Development Grant (April 29, 2004)
- Saxton, Corzine & Lautenberg Seek to Maintain Independence of Toxic Substance Agency (April 28, 2004)
- Saxton Casts 10,000th Vote in Congress; Votes for Vets Bill; Speaker Hastert Lauds His Leadership (April 21, 2004)
- Saxton, Other Congressional Leaders Cite New Federal Report on the State of U.S. Oceans; Saxton Bill Created Ocean Commission in 2000 (April 20, 2004)
- Fort Dix Airfield Project Now Underway; All four components go to N.J. Firms; $17M Army/Air Force project enhances McGuire AFB & Ft. Dix (April 12, 2004)
- Saxton Praises Dept. Homeland Security's Decision to Hold WMD Terrorism 'TOPOFF' Exercise in NJ (April 5, 2004)
- House Authorizes MOM Rail Project; Monmouth-Ocean-Middlesex Rail Line Authorized (April 2, 2004)
March 2004- More Federal Security Dollars Heading to NJ; Funds help NJ Transit security, first responders (March 31, 2004)
- Navy Lakehurst Wins National Award; Presidential Honor Could Help During Base Closure Proceedings (March 30, 2004)
- Saxton: Clarke Claims Contradict His '02 Statements on Pre-9-11 Policy; 2002 Remarks Detail the New Bush Admn. Early Focus on Al Qaeda Threat (March 26, 2004)
- Rep. Saxton Criticizes the Critics for Blatant Monday-Morning Quarterbacking Events of 9-11 (March 24, 2004)
- Cong. Saxton Approaches 10,000th vote in Congress; His Wildlife Bill Passes as 9,950th Vote in House (March 24, 2004)
- Saxton Asks Incoming Prime Minister of Spain to Stand Firm In Wake of Madrid Terror Attacks (March 19, 2004)
- Pentagon Returns Walson Hospital to Ft. Dix; Now used for troop mobilizations; Opens door for future reuse of site (March 18, 2004)
- Budget Includes $750K for Forsythe Refuge (March 16, 2004)
- Threats to America Grow Around World; Growing threats in Europe, S. America as terror groups seek to add to their ranks (March 12, 2004)
- Lanoka Harbor in the Last Round of Grants; 2003 funds now expended; Fire companies have three weeks to apply for 2004 funding (March 12, 2004)
- WMD TEAM COMING TO NEW JERSEY: Saxton: Team Expected to Be Placed at Ft. Dix (March 9, 2004)
- Burlington County Fire Company Nets $86K; 2004 grant application period opens (March 4, 2004)
- Ocean County, NJ Fire Companies Net $380K; Last of 2003 funding nearly expended; Fire companies urged to apply for 2004 grants (March 3, 2004)
- Eastampton Fire Co. Nets Federal Grant (March 1, 2004)
February 2004- Ocean County Volunteer Fire Companies Receive $160,000 in Federal FEMA Grants (February 27, 2004)
- Congressman Saxton, Local Leaders Unveil Group to Support McGuire AFB, Ft. Dix (February 17, 2004)
- Rep. Saxton Plans Base Support Group (February 16, 2004)
- Saxton Now Back from Iraq; Congressional Trip focused on U.S. troop rotation, Iraqi troop status; Meets w/ wounded troops during stopover in Germany (February 9, 2004)
- Congressman Saxton Returns to Iraq; Joins Armed Services Committee Trip to Eye Status of U.S. Troop Rotation, Iraqi Troop Training (February 7, 2004)
- Ft. Dix-Lakehurst-McGuire Partnership Inked; Key Naval Official Visits Joint Installation (February 4, 2004)
- Navy Awards Aegis Contract for U.S. & Japan; More Aegis work to come to Lockheed Martin's Moorestown, New Jersey operations (February 3, 2004)
- 'Jersey Thunder' Guardsmen Return Home; Saxton, LoBiondo Greet So. Jersey Airmen (February 2, 2004)
January 2004- Fort Dix Completes BRAC presentation; Saxton: Fort Dix's sharing of borders w/ McGuire AFB, Navy Lakehurst a unique quality (January 30, 2004)
- Rt. 38/Interstate 295 Project to Receive 2004 Federal Transportation Funding; $750,000 to help state with improvement road work (January 30, 2004)
- Funds for Burlington Co. College OKed; Bolsters program to aid 1st responders reacting to biological & chemical hazards (January 23, 2004)
- Congress OK's Ocean Co. Senior Project (January 23, 2004)
- Saxton Statement on State of the Union (January 20, 2004)
- Ocean Co. Fire Co. Nets $123K FEMA Grant (January 13, 2004)
- Saxton Terrorism Subcommittee Goes to U.K.; Bipartisan Congressional Delegation Meets with Scotland Yard, Anti-Terrorism Experts (January 9, 2004)
- Rep. Saxton Leads Bipartisan Co-Del to Israel; Congressional Delegation Meets Leaders, Discusses Anti-Terrorism, Security Issues (January 8, 2004)
- Ft Dix to Go to DoD for 1st BRAC presentation (January 5, 2004)
December 2003- Work on No. Jetty Begins at Barnegat Inlet; Currituck clearing area; May completion date (December 17, 2003)
- Saddam's capture 'a great day for Iraqis;' Saxton Lauds Special Ops Forces, Troops (December 14, 2003)
- House OK's Ocean County, N.J. Land Funding; $2 million to help buy Little Egg Harbor Tract (December 9, 2003)
- Saxton Brings House Colleagues to See Special Ops Bases,Troops on 3-state tour (December 4, 2003)
- South Jersey Fire Companies Net $500,000 in Dept. of Homeland Security Grants; Cherry Hill, Ocean County, Burlington County fire departments latest to receive funds (December 4, 2003)
- 1st Brigade Coming to Fort Dix in January; Pentagon moves 1-star command HQ to Dix (December 1, 2003)
November 2003- Saxton asks Pentagon to Put WMD Team in NJ (November 26, 2003)
- Saxton: McGuire AFB Slated to Get Newer, Cleaner, Quieter KC-135R Tanker Planes (November 25, 2003)
- Burlington, Ocean, Camden Hospitals Expected to Receive Millions in Additional Annual Medicare Reimbursements (November 24, 2003)
- Saxton, LoBiondo Win $50M+ for NJ Hospitals; Funding to come annually starting in 2005 (November 22, 2003)
- House Approve’s Historic Medicare Bill; Vote Adds 1st Prescription Drug Benefit (November 22, 2003)
- Saxton Hails Lifetime of Ocean Co. Freeholder & Long Beach Twp. Mayor James Mancini (November 21, 2003)
- House OKs Bill to Limit Tigers, Big Cats (November 20, 2003)
- Saxton Legislation to Increase Security at Nuclear Plants Included in House Bill (November 19, 2003)
- HOUSE OK’S LBI BEACH PROJECT; Construction Authorized to start in 2004 (November 18, 2003)
- Congressman Saxton mourns death, hails life of longtime Ocean County Political Icon (November 18, 2003)
- McGuire, AF Improve Link to Army's Ft Dix (November 17, 2003)
- LONG BEACH ISLAND PROJECT IN BUDGET; $1 million in funding allows construction of LBI beach replenishment to start in 2004 (November 10, 2003)
- House-Senate Defense Bill Authorizes $3.2B for Three Aegis Destroyers; $400M budget, hikes service members’ pay, benefits (November 7, 2003)
- House-Senate Conference Includes Fort Dix, McGuire AFB Projects; House OK's Military Construction Appropriations; Timmerman Theater on Dix to become modern conference center; Key Boeing C-17 projects advance (November 6, 2003)
- House-Senate Conference OK's $75M for NJ Bases; Army, Air Force, Navy projects will enhance existing troop mobilization, air mobility, troop training, R&D; missions (November 6, 2003)
- Navy Awards Lockheed Martin $25M Contract (November 4, 2003)
October 2003- Armed Forces Foundation Selects Rep. Saxton to Receive Its 2004 Freedom Award (October 30, 2003)
- Saxton Manages Fisheries Bill on House Floor; Calls on President to Seek Trade Sanctions for Nations that Do Not Comply to International Conservation Efforts to Curb Overfishing (October 28, 2003)
- Joint/Interagency Civil Support Training Center Classes Underway at Fort Dix; New mission brings Active, Reserve & Guard medical personnel from across U.S. for WMD training (October 23, 2003)
- Cong. Saxton Meets with Vice President Cheney, Secretary Rumsfeld about Iraq Trip (October 22, 2003)
- Rep. Saxton Returns to U.S.A.; Saxton CO-DEL met with Blair Government, Parliament (October 16, 2003)
- Saxton Departs Middle East; Congressman heads to England to meet with gov’t officials (October 14, 2003)
- Rep. Saxton in Baghdad; Congressman meets with U.S. troops, Paul Bremer & Iraqi government officials (October 13, 2003)
- Rep. Saxton Meets with Turkish Gov't; Congressman and bipartisan Congressional Delegation in Middle East on fact-finding trip (October 10, 2003)
- Lockheed Martin Picked for $800M Contract; Supports Existing Workers, Creates New Jobs (October 10, 2003)
- Rep. Saxton Heads to Middle East Congressman and bipartisan Congressional Delegation Depart USA on fact-finding trip (October 9, 2003)
- McGuire AFB's C-17 Aircraft Hit Assembly Line; First rivets driven at Boeing Plant in California.; One squadron on tap for New Jersey (October 3, 2003)
- So. Jersey Fire Companies Awarded Homeland Security Grants; Burlington Co., Ocean Co. volunteer fire depts. receive funds for upgrades (October 2, 2003)
September 2003- 21st Air Force at McGuire Air Base Evolves into 21st Mobility Expeditionary Task Force (September 29, 2003)
- Saxton Meets with Special Ops Troops Back from Iraq, Afghanistan at MacDill AFB; Congress Set to Hike SOCOM Funding (September 23, 2003)
- Two Ocean County, N.J. Volunteer Fire Depts. to Receive FEMA Funding for New Projects (September 19, 2003)
- Hurricane Isabel Approaches, LBI Vulnerable; Saxton meets w/ key House appropriator today in bid to win construction dollars for beaches (September 16, 2003)
- McGUIRE AFB POISED TO AWARD $45 MILLION IN MAJOR BASE IMPROVEMENTS; Air Force Plans to spend millions on roofs, taxiways, roads, water & electric service (September 15, 2003)
- Saxton: '9/11 Made Us Stronger' (September 11, 2003)
- Saxton Returns from Trip to Fort Bragg; Congressman Visits Military Special Forces (September 9, 2003)
- Dept. of Homeland Security Grant Awarded to Ocean County Volunteer Fire Department (September 3, 2003)
- Saxton, Rumsfeld, Young Travel to MacDill AFB for Swearing-in of Special Ops Commander (September 2, 2003)
August 2003
July 2003- Navy Reverses Course on Radar; Lockheed Martin Radar Picked for New Destroyers (July 31, 2003)
- Saxton Tours Lakehurst Naval Station; DoD Awards Carrier Arresting Gear Contracts (July 30, 2003)
- Rep. Saxton Works with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to Bring Sand to Long Beach Island (July 30, 2003)
- Saxton, Vice President Cheney Talk BRAC (July 25, 2003)
- Congress Honors Korean War Vets: Saxton Invites 3rd District Korean War Vets to Seek Special Pin before Deadline (July 24, 2003)
- House OK's $4M for Marine Mammal Rescue Grants Created by Saxton Bill in 2000 (July 23, 2003)
- Air Force to Revamp Role of McGuire AFB; McGuire picked as site of new Air Force Mobility School, to Get 250 new jobs by '06 (July 22, 2003)
- Ocean Co. Receives $3.2M in HUD Grants; Dover Twp. Also Receives $565,000 Grant (July 21, 2003)
- Burlington Co. Gets $2.9M in HUD Grants (July 21, 2003)
- House OK's Ocean Co. Beach Projects Worth $2.6M; LBI project gets $100K for pre-construction (July 18, 2003)
- USDA OK's S. Toms River Grant for Ambulance (July 17, 2003)
- Saxton Introduces Legislation to Increase Security at U.S. Nuclear Power Plants (July 11, 2003)
- Houses Passes $35 Million for Burlington County R&D; Saxton Put Research Funding for Lockheed Martin in 2004 Defense budget (July 9, 2003)
- Ocean Co. Towns Get Bulletproof Vest Funds (July 7, 2003)
- Burlco Towns Awarded Bulletproof Vest Funds (July 7, 2003)
- Ocean Gate Volunteer Fire Company Receives 2003 Homeland Security Grant for Equipment (July 1, 2003)
June 2003- House Passes $75 million for NJ Military Bases; Ft Dix, McGuire, Lakehurst & Earle Naval Bases, Picatinny Projects OKed (June 27, 2003)
- Armed Forces Foundation’s Youth Fishing Day & Picnic; Children from Dix, McGuire & Lakehurst welcome at June 28 event (June 26, 2003)
- Saxton Hails Air Force Decision to Base New C-17 Program at McGuire AFB (June 25, 2003)
- Saxton Introduces Holocaust Bill in House (June 13, 2003)
- McGuire Library Gets Grant for QE-I Exhibit (June 10, 2003)
- Navy Awards $267M Lockheed Martin Contract (June 9, 2003)
- NJ Youths Receive Congressional Awards (June 2, 2003)
May 2003- Saxton: Tax Bill Funds Could be Used to Help Oyster Creek Security; New Jersey’s Share of $286M targeted for essential services (May 30, 2003)
- Saxton: BRAC Countdown Begins; 2004 Defense Authorization passes House, next BRAC round seen as biggest ever; Congressman Saxton sees immediate need to step up Burlco base protection plans (May 27, 2003)
- House Passes $86M for NJ Base Projects; Fort Dix, McGuire, Lakehurst & Earle Naval Bases, Picatinny Projects OKed (May 23, 2003)
- Saxton Reserve Bill Tops 100; 100th Member of House signs on as cosponsor to retirement bill (May 23, 2003)
- House Adds Saxton’s French Provisions to FY2004 Defense Authorization Bill; Saxton amendment reduces top U.S. military attache; Second provision seeks U.S. alternative to the Paris Air Show (May 22, 2003)
- Mount Holly Gardens Net $400K+ HUD Grant (May 19, 2003)
- Saxton Lands $45M for SouthJersey R&D; (May 16, 2003)
- Armed Services Committee OK's $11.8M for McGuire, $13.7M for Dix, $22M for Lakehurst (May 15, 2003)
- Saxton Adds 3 Ft. Dix Projects to '04 Budget (May 12, 2003)
- Six NJ House Members Join Saxton to Press for Medicare Reimbursement of New Drug (May 9, 2003)
- Ocean Twp Wins $125K COPS School Grant (May 8, 2003)
- Mother's Day Highlights Women's Health Bills (May 8, 2003)
- Saxton Hails DoD Down-Size of Paris Air Show (May 1, 2003)
April 2003- Saxton Urges Medicare to Act on New Cancer Drug; Patients in NJ, across USA would benefit (April 30, 2003)
- Earth Day '03: Saxton Unveils Four Ocean Bills (April 22, 2003)
- Congressman Saxton Visits Injured Troops; Wounded Marines, GIs recuperating in U.S. (April 22, 2003)
- Burlington Co. Firm Wins U.S. Army Contract; Small company lands millions in new work (April 15, 2003)
- Doorstep Deliver for Seniors Citizens (April 11, 2003)
- Saxton Introduces Vets Bill; Survivor Benefit Plan legislation would fix shortcomings (April 8, 2003)
- Saxton Hails Iraqi Reconstruction Amendment on House Floor; House passes provisions blocking France, other nations from U.S. funds (April 4, 2003)
- House Extends Higher Education Relief Opportunities for Students Act of 2001 (April 2, 2003)
March 2003
February 2003- Saxton Introduces Bill to Block All Dept. of Defense Participation in Paris Air Show (February 27, 2003)
- Saxton Holds '03 Vet Leaders Event at McGuire (February 25, 2003)
- Pentagon Buys C-17 Parts for McGuire AFB; Air Force Awards $31M contract for C-17 spare parts; Bulk of materials for McGuire (February 24, 2003)
- Saxton Heads West for Special Ops Briefings, Demos to for His New Terrorism Subcommittee (February 20, 2003)
- Saxton Unveils French Air Show Bill; 18 members sign on as original cosponsors on House Resolution Aimed at Responding to France's Anti-U.S. Position on Iraqi Disarmament (February 13, 2003)
- Rep. Saxton Introduces Reserve Bill; 25 Members original cosponsors to retirement bill (February 13, 2003)
- McGuire AFB, N.J. Gets More C-17 Work; McGuire nets $11.9M for C-17 utility, road upgrades, training facility in President's 2004 budget (February 5, 2003)
January 2003- Saxton: U.S. Should Not Participate in 2003 French Air Show If France Continues to Oppose U.S. and Alliance on Iraqi Disarmament (January 31, 2003)
- Saxton: President Delivers on State of Union (January 28, 2003)
- Air Mobility Warfare Center at Fort Dix to Host Reporters' ‘Boot Camp' for War-time Reporting (January 17, 2003)
- Medford Fire Dept. Awarded FEMA Fire Grant (January 16, 2003)
- USDA Approves Southampton Grant, Loan to Purchase New Fire Truck $20,000 Grant, $200,000 loan via Rural Development Grant (January 13, 2003)
- Burlington County Fire Co. Nets $36K Grant for Safety Upgrades to Firehouse (January 12, 2003)
- House Speaker Names Saxton Top House Member on Jt. Economic Panel; Speaker Hastert Praises Saxton for Work on Joint Economic Committee (January 9, 2003)
- House Leadership Taps Saxton to Chair New Terrorism Subcommittee in 108th Congress (January 7, 2003)
- Pentagon Buys Key C-17 Infrastructure; Air Force gives $19M contract for C-17 upkeep; Bulk of work slated for McGuire AFB (January 6, 2003)
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