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By: Jim Walsh
A federal agency has authorized a $600 million shipbuilding contract expected to support about 1,200 jobs in the South Jersey-Philadelphia area, authorities say.
The contract calls for two training vessels to be built at a Philadelphia shipyard for delivery to maritime academies in Maine and Texas, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation.
The ships, known as National Security Multi-Mission Vessels, also are intended for use in disaster-relief missions.
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By: Rep. Donald Norcross, Rep. John Garamendi, Rep. Jackie Speier, Bob Martinez, and George Williams
Congressman Donald Norcross has been meeting with constituents across South Jersey, as well as the leaders of the region's healthcare organizations. His conversation with Virtua Health President and CEO Dennis Pullin can be found on the Here For Good podcast.
Norcross addressed issues and challenges in healthcare, our vulnerable populations, government considerations, and the supply chain. He acknowledged that we are all in new territory.
"Nothing will ever be the same, but we learn from it," he said.
By Donald Norcross
As a young, single father working in construction, I struggled to find quality child care with flexible hours that worked with my schedule. It was hard to locate affordable, accessible child care 40 years ago — and it's nearly impossible for many parents today.
A report from the nonprofit Child Care Aware of America found the average weekly cost of infant daycare in New Jersey is $300, about $1,200 a month for one child. Needless to say, that's an immense burden for working families.
New Jersey Globe. By David Wildstein
Rep. Donald Norcross (D-Camden)
"Today's events are a solemn reminder of our duty as Americans to protect the great democracy that our founders built.
"This past weekend, I traveled with a bipartisan delegation to Belgium and Luxembourg for the 75th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge, where 19,000 Americans gave their lives. Today, we were called to preserve the democracy that they so bravely defended.
CBS Philly. By Cleve Bryan
New Jersey Congressman Donald Norcross is among those pushing for better security at religious sites like churches and synagogues. When Joan Kaplon takes her granddaughter to preschool at the Katz Jewish Community Center in Cherry Hill, she can't help but worry for her safety.
" see what's happening all over the world in terms of anti-Semitism and it's very frightening,"Kaplon said.
WPG Talk Radio. By Dan Alexander
Most in New Jersey's congressional delegation temporarily tempered their criticism of President Donald Trump and offered support for U.S. troops apparently targeted by Iran in a missile attack by Iran on Tuesday night.
The Iranians fired a total of 15 missiles, two U.S. officials said. Ten hit Ain al-Asad and one the base in Irbil. Four failed, said the officials, who were not authorized to speak publicly about a military operation.
New Jersey Globe. By David Wildstein
Rep. Donald Norcross (D-Camden) told the New Jersey Legislature that he opposed a bill to delay planned minimum wage increases, calling the premise of the proposal "illogical."
"This is an irresponsible proposal that will harm both workers and businesses," Norcross wrote. "This proposal should be rejected by the Senate Labor Committee on Thursday and I'm calling on all New Jerseyans to make their voices heard today. It's good for the economy, it's right for workers, people support it and you promised to do it: Raise the Wage."
Courier-Post. By Phaedra Trethan
...The BRAVE Act - Bringing Registered Apprenticeships to Veterans Education - will be introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives next week, said Norcross, a former electrician and vocal proponent of skilled trades training.
The bill, for which Norcross expects bipartisan support, would ensure that service members are provided with information on training in trades.
Courier Post. By Phaedra Trethan
"Cobblestones are the original speed bumps," joked U.S. Rep. Donald Norcross, "brought over from the Old Country."
But while cobblestones may be the first way drivers in North Camden were forced to slow down, they're hardly the only way: The neighborhood's streets are uneven, prone to flooding, pocked with potholes and yes, the asphalt occasionally gives way to those bumpy but charming remnants of long-bygone days.