In the News
The Washington Post. By Valerie Strauss
...DeVos was on Capitol Hill on Wednesday to testify about her department's policies and priorities before the House Committee on Education and Labor and was asked repeatedly to provide yes-or-no answers to questions. She rarely did.
Courier Post Opinion Editorial.
By Donald Norcross
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...Today, April 1, 2019 at approximately 6:30 p.m., U.S. Rep. Donald Norcross (D-1) will preside over the U.S. House of Representatives. As Speaker pro tempore, Norcross will manage suspension votes on the House Floor.
..."Presiding over the House of Representatives is a great honor and privilege, and I thank Speaker Nancy Pelosi for the opportunity to take the gavel," said Norcross.
Courier Post. By Carol Comegno
...A third USS New Jersey is under construction at a Virginia shipyard where a ceremonial keel-laying took place Monday.
The Intelligencer. By Kyle Bagenstose
...U.S. Rep. Donald Norcross has introduced a bill to provide blood testing for military firefighters who were potentially exposed on the job to toxic per- and polyfluoroalkyl subtances, or PFAS. Meanwhile, his colleague in the Senate, U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez, is pushing for the Department of Defense to release documents pertaining to an alleged effort to influence an upcoming PFAS policy decision by the Environmental Protection Agency.
KYW Newsradio. By Tim Jimenez\
... Lawmakers from opposing parties appear to be in agreement after the release of the Mueller report and subsequent letter from U.S. Attorney General William Barr.
...Democratic New Jersey Rep. Donald Norcross added there are many unanswered questions, and a short summary of the long-detailed investigation is not enough.
...He said Americans paid for it and Congress has already voted unanimously to release it.
The Intelligencer. By Kyle Bagenstose
...U.S. Rep. Donald Norcross has introduced a bill to provide blood testing for military firefighters who were potentially exposed on the job to toxic per- and polyfluoroalkyl subtances, or PFAS. Meanwhile, his colleague in the Senate, U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez, is pushing for the Department of Defense to release documents pertaining to an alleged effort to influence an upcoming PFAS policy decision by the Environmental Protection Agency.
Asbury Park Press. By Dan Radel
...A $41 million munitions construction project at Picatinny Arsenal is in the crosshairs of President Donald Trump's push to divert Pentagon funds to build his border wall with Mexico.
Patch. By Anthony Bellano
...Rowan College at Burlington County will host a summit intended to help eliminate barriers veterans face when seeking work.
..."Our brave military men and women risk their lives every day in defense of our country. When they come home from their active duty service, it becomes our duty to ensure they can smoothly transition into a rewarding career. That requires partnerships like Hereoes2Hire, which can connect these highly skilled American heroes to companies that value their diligence and commitment to getting the job done," Norcross said.
NJ.com. By Jonathan D. Salant
..."Since the moment President Trump made this unconstitutional power grab, I have said it makes America less safe," said Rep. Donald Norcross, D-1st Dist., another member of the House Armed Services Committee.