Amid the platitudes, YouthBuild student Bart Williams, who, for the occasion, replaced the construction training program's T-shirt with a pin-striped suit and polka-dotted pocket square, got to the point.
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“It’s inspiring to see the next generation create such an innovative approach to connecting novice business owners. Focusing on and developing these skills at such a young age will help set the foundation for a strong future in the business venture field."
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2020
“Our servicemembers and their families deserve our full support, and today we honored their work by authorizing a 3% raise, in addition to making child care more affordable and accessible to military families on bases."
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2020
“It’s an honor to serve as a leader of the Progressive Caucus – the largest Democratic caucus in the House of Representatives – and especially to represent America’s workers as the Vice Chair for Labor."
Dec
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2020
“It’s an honor for me to serve in a leadership role on the Steering and Policy Committee for the fourth consecutive year. In my role, I can help shape our agenda for working families and ensure that committees are well-balanced with my colleagues from New Jersey."
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2020
“I am pleased that the National Apprenticeship Act of 2020 includes our Apprenticeship Hubs Across America Act, which will provide students and workers across the country access to apprenticeship opportunities by expanding and strengthening the proven models developed by the Registered Apprenticeship Program."
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Norcross Applauds Passage of Bill to Expand Apprenticeship Training; Calls on Senate to Swiftly Pass
"The National Apprenticeship Act is a vital investment in our most successful workforce training program where workers can earn while they learn, and I am pleased that five of my apprenticeship bills have been incorporated."
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2020
“We live in an uncertain world with persistent, credible threats to our nation and our democracy, so it’s more important than ever that we support our men and women in uniform and ensure the readiness and modernization of our nation’s armed forces while spending our valuable resources wisely.”
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2020
“As the country continues to face an economic crisis and changing workforce, we must continue to innovate and ensure students and workers have the skills they need – and this bill will do just that."
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2020
“As America continues to battle a public health crisis and economic crisis, the opioid epidemic continues to claim American lives every day."
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2020
“How we invest our nation’s funding is a reflection of our priorities, and as we continue to battle the coronavirus, we must prioritize the health and safety of American workers and families."
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Oct 2, 2015
In The News
October 02, 2015 at 12:01 PM
WASHINGTON — All six U.S. House Democrats in New Jersey's congressional delegation called for legislation that can "protect innocent lives while safeguarding the rights of law-abiding gun owners."
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Oct 1, 2015
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When there’s a prayer, there’s a way.
Sewell resident Grace Bobby, group leader for the South Jersey chapter of America Needs Fatima, was hoping to lead a rosary rally to the Sept. 23 canonization of Junipero Serra in Washington D.C., led by Pope Francis.
Sep 30, 2015
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September 30, 2015 at 5:55 PM
The Pentagon could not close any military bases nor retire the KC-10 aircraft now housed at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst under legislation heading to the U.S. House and Senate floor.
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Sep 21, 2015
In The News
A new grant awarded by the Department of Justice was awarded to Camden County and Wildwood on Monday.
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Sep 20, 2015
In The News
CHERRY HILL, N.J., (CBS) — A program to put wounded U.S. veterans into jobs helping fellow veterans is gaining support within the halls of Congress.
This past week, a South Jersey congressman added an aide to his staff whose job it is to help veterans get all the help they need, and earned, from their government.
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Sep 15, 2015
In The News
Cherry Hill, New Jersey - Rep Donald Norcross (NJ-01) today welcomed a U.S. military veteran to his District Office staff.
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Aug 19, 2015
In The News
Iran must never be allowed to become a nuclear threat to the world. Not today. Not 10 or 15 years from now. Never.
Aug 13, 2015
In The News
It was an early morning Thursday for Theresa Garrity. The Gloucester Townshipresident, her two daughters and three granddaughters were in line at the Nike Factory Outlet at 8:30 a.m., an hour an a half before the Gloucester Premium Outlets' 90 retail stores were set to open their doors for the first time.
Jul 8, 2015
In The News
(CNBNewsnet)--Washington, DC-Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-1) Tuesday continued his fight to fund programs that clean up toxic sites across South Jersey and protect the health of constituents from potential health hazards.
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