News Releases
Aug
5
2020
“As the country faces both a public health crisis and an economic crisis, many trade-affected workers are out of work. This federal grant funding will support New Jersey workers by providing resources for training opportunities, income support and employee services to ensure they are equipped with the skills and tools they need to weather the current economic storm.”
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Jul
31
2020
“How we invest our nation’s funding is a reflection of our priorities and these bills show that we are prioritizing the health and safety of American workers and families, addressing systemic racism, and strengthening both our economy and the environment.”
Issues:
Jul
29
2020
“I was once a single dad, working in construction, and back then, it was hard to find affordable, quality child care. Today, in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, it’s nearly impossible."
Issues:
Jul
23
2020
“The Great American Outdoors Act is a historic achievement that delivers the long-promised funding needed to protect our parks and ensure that all people in our community benefit from the economic, social and health benefits that conserving and building green public spaces bring to NJ families."
Issues:
Jul
22
2020
“As we’ve seen through the current pandemic and the early severe lack of personal protective equipment, when we don’t have the manufacturing capacity here in the US, our National Security and the lives of Americans are at risk. We must do better.”
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Jul
21
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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Jul
20
2020
“This critical federal funding will help Camden County cover the unexpected costs of the coronavirus pandemic, including testing and keeping our first responders and other essential workers safe and on the job. I will continue to fight for South Jersey in Congress to ensure our communities get the tools and supplies we need to combat this outbreak and keep residents healthy and secure.”
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Jul
18
2020
“Today, my heart is heavy as the world mourns the passing of my friend and colleague Congressman John Lewis. John spoke softly but powerfully, he walked slowly but purposefully and he acted kindly but fought tirelessly for justice."
Jul
17
2020
“With over 60,000 new cases each day and testing still not meeting the necessary standards to open the economy or help contain the spread, we need to continue putting all available resources into our efforts to control the outbreak,” the lawmakers continued. “By extending the current public health emergency we can help save lives, right our struggling economy, and bolster our recovery.”
Issues:
Jul
14
2020
“The current pandemic has highlighted the need for skilled workers, and this federal grant funding will ensure that Registered Apprenticeship Programs are equipped with the resources to address the nation’s challenges and continue training New Jersey’s highly skilled workforce for years to come.”
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