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  • Holt, Chairman Miller: International Study Highlights Need to Improve Math, Science Education - 12/9/2008 ...more
  • Holt Statement on Dramatic Job Loss Report - 12/5/2008 ...more
  • Holt Leads Congressional Effort to Expand Microfinance - 12/3/2008 ...more

Financial Rescue

Rep. Rush Holt speaks about the financial crisis on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives. “Let’s take a breath and show the world that the government of the United States will not let the financial house collapse. I’ve been taking calls in my office from people who say, ‘Help Main Street not Wall Street.’ By helping Main Street we can help Wall Street. If we go to the root of the problem, we can help both.” Read more about Rep. Holt’s views on the financial crisis here and here.

Helping Those In Need

Food banks and food pantries in New Jersey and across the country are doing important work with the resources they have, but they need help as they face food shortages. Governor Corzine’s office announced that New Jersey’s food banks are reporting as much as a 30 percent increase in families seeking food assistance, while food supplies are down by 19 percent from the same time last year. If you need food or wish to help someone who does, click here.

The Presidential Inauguration

Barack Obama’s inauguration on January 20, 2009 will be a historic event, and the excitement in anticipation is great. The planning has just begun and many details have yet to be announced. Read more for important information about the inauguration.

Rep. Holt Meets With NJ National Guard

Rep. Holt met with troops from the 50th Brigade Combat Team before their deployment in June for final training in Texas and their final destination of several locations throughout Iraq. Rep. Holt heard the concerns of the troops and offered his assistance to them in any way before, during, and after their deployment. Here, Rep. Holt talks with, from left, Rep. Col. Kenneth Schechter, Col. Steve Ferrari, Lt. Col. Robert Jarvis and Lt. Col. James Moore. Read more.

Latest eGenda: Retirement Security, Microfinancing, Help for Small Businesses

With the continuing turmoil in our financial markets, we must address its effect on the retirement security of American families.  According to the Congressional Budget Office, American workers have lost as much as $2 trillion in retirement savings over the last year. Americans rightly are worried that their savings will not be there to meet their needs as they hoped.  We have also seen leading companies freeze or end their defined contribution, 401(k), plans. Further, even some defined benefit plans, which provide retirees with a guaranteed pension check, may be in doubt. Read More

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