In The News
Jun 24, 2014
| The Star Ledger
For Super Bowl security, experts say communication was key
The Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Communications convened a hearing at NJIT at the request of Rep. Donald Payne Jr. (D-10th District), its ranking Democrat, to examine security measures taken for the 2014 Super Bowl.
Jun 17, 2014
| Insurance News
Payne and Divincenzo Partner with Mend to Announce Online Food Drive to Curb Hunger
Issues: Local Issues
Rep. Donald M. Payne, Jr. (NJ-10) and Essex Counter Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. joined MEND to unveil a countywide online food driveto raise fresh produce and other food for families and individuals in need in Essex County.
May 30, 2014
| Insurance News Net
Payne Requests President Obama Correct Unfair Medicare Policy for Polyp Removal During Life-Saving Cancer Screenings
Issues: Health Care
Congressman Donald M. Payne, Jr. (NJ-10) sent a letter to President Barack Obama requesting a change in Medicare coverage of polyp removal during a colonoscopy screening. Under the current healthcare law, a private insurer cannot impose cost-sharing with respect to a polyp removal during a colonoscopy performed as a screening procedure.
May 19, 2014
| News10
Congressman Donald Payne, Jr. and Mayor Dwayne D. Warren Join Orange Housing Development Corporation at Oakwood Avenue Groundbreaking Ceremony
Congressman Donald Payne delivered notable dialogue on the revitalization of Orange at the Orange Housing Development Corporation's (OHDC) Oakwood Avenue Development Groundbreaking Ceremony at 203 Oakwood Avenue, Orange, New Jersey.
May 16, 2014
| The Alternative Press
Haitian Flag Day Planning Committee to Hold Immigration Forum
Issues: Local Issues
The Haitian Flag Day Planning Committee of New Jersey, along with the 10th District Congressman Donald M. Payne, Jr., City of East Orange Mayor Lester E. Taylor III and various community leaders will hold an immigration forum entitled Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA).
May 6, 2014
| Star Ledger
Lawmakers Would Double Fines for Deceptive Airfare Pricing
Rep. Donald Payne, Jr. (D-10th Dist.) joined in support of U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez (D-N.J.) at a press conference at Newark Liberty International Airport to announce legislation that would double fines against airlines and online ticket sellers that fail to post a ticket's total cost up front.
May 5, 2014
| Asbury Park Press
N.J. delegation seeks return of pollution spotters
Issues: Energy and the Environment
Members of the New Jersey’s congressional delegation are among the bipartisan chorus of New Jerseyans calling for the federal government to restore its program for spotting beach pollution.
May 5, 2014
| Star Ledger
Lawmakers would double fines for deceptive air fare pricing
Heading into the summer travel season, U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez (D-NJ) and Rep. Donald Payne Jr. (D-10th District) want to double fines against airlines and on-line ticket sellers that fail to post a ticket's total cost up front, and hit buyers with additional charges when they check-out.
Apr 22, 2014
| Education Week
Obama Administration to Face Hurdles on Vulnerable Programs
Issues: Education
Key Obama Administration initiatives like Promise Neighborhoods which has been introduced by Rep. Payne, Jr., could be vulnerable at the end of the president's second term should Republicans take over the U.S. Senate and retain the U.S. House of Representatives.
Apr 15, 2014
| WBGO Radio
Congressman Payne Tours Newark's Small Businesses
Issues: Economy and Jobs
Congressman Donald Payne Jr. went door to door along Halsey Street in Newark today speaking with business owners one on one, in an effort to reach out to the city’s often struggling entrepreneurs.
