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U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone serves breakfast to New Brunswick Middle School students
Congressman Frank Pallone met with New Brunswick Middle School students Thursday morning to observe the federally-funded “Breakfast After the Bell” program in action.
Threat of default devastating to economy: Rep. Pallone | Yahoo
Rep. Frank Pallone (D-NJ), and Rep. David Schweikert (R-AZ), share their focus right now as the House Republicans put off a vote on their latest proposal.
Bill calls for tracing compounded drugs to prevent contamination, Pallone says | Asbury Park Press
A new U.S. Congressional bill that would help ensure the safety of compounded drugs and the nation’s pharmaceutical supply chain deserves support, said U.S. Rep. Frank J. Pallone Jr., D-N.J., the top Democrat on the House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee.
Pallone announces more than $2.1 million for Sayreville response efforts during Sandy | MyCentralJersey.com
Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) announced $2,166,337.45 in new Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funding to reimburse Sayreville for emergency protective measures to clean sewers, perform search and rescue operations, evacuations and secure temporary facilities for facilities destroyed or damaged as a result of Superstorm Sandy.
Editorial: Debate over seismic air guns should wait until science has spoken | The Washington Post
Some lawmakers, including Rep. Frank Pallone Jr. (D-N.J.) and the late Sen. Frank R. Lautenberg (D-N.J.), have complained to Mr. Obama that seismic air gun testing is only the first step toward a full embrace of offshore drilling.
Lawmakers Say Legalized Sports Betting Would Benefit NJ’s Economy & Crack Down On Criminal Enterprises | NJToday.net
New Jersey Congressmen Frank Pallone, Jr. and Frank A. LoBiondo joined with representatives from Atlantic City’s casino industry and local elected officials on the Atlantic City Boardwalk in support of legalized sports betting.
$3.4 million contract awarded for Keansburg levee repairs, debris removal | Asbury Park Press
A contractor has been selected to begin repairing levees and removing debris left in superstorm Sandy’s wake, according to an announcement from the office of Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-N.J.
FEMA Gives $1 Million to Repair Bayshore Sewerage Facilities| Atlantic Highlands Herald
Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) announced $1,036,717 in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funding to Bayshore Regional Sewerage Authority (BRSA) to repair Superstorm Sandy damage to three of their facilities: the Main Pump Station, the Maintenance Building, and the Grit Facility.
Harbor is Coming Together, But A Long Way to Go | Atlantic Highlands Herald
With an assist from Congressman Frank Pallone, the borough has already received $7 million in federal funds from FEMA.
Pallone: We Cannot Allow Children & Families To Go Hungry | NJ Today
“SNAP is our nation’s most important anti-hunger safety net program and is one of the most effective and efficient federal programs, with one of the lowest – if not the lowest – rates of fraud, waste and abuse,”