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SNJ Today.
...Norcross says the new memorial will allow everyone in the community to give thanks and remember all the heroes who lost their lives in the line of duty working to keep all of us safe.
..."These are difficult and dangerous jobs ... but in-spite of that you have those around us that are willing to give up their lives so that we as a community can continue," said Norcross.
Burlington County Times. By David Levinsky.
...Norcross, who has advocated for stronger gun control during his two terms in the U.S House, said he wanted to host a conversation about the issue before returning to Congress to continue pressing for safety improvements.
..."No system is foolproof, but I think there's enough common ground so we can all start to make change," Norcross said about improving background checks to make them more comprehensive and required for all gun sales.
SNJ Today.
...Norcross said by collecting these stories, the Camden County VA and the Library of Congress are making sure that firsthand accounts from South Jersey's own will be heard for generations to come.
Courier Post Opinion Editorial.
By Donald Norcross
As a single dad racing to my construction job by 7 a.m., I struggled to find affordable, quality daycare for my son. That was around 40 years ago, and since then, I've heard many similar stories from hardworking men and women.
Courier Post. By Donald Norcross
...In Congress, I'm fighting for ways we can help provide safe, nurturing learning environments for more children. The Child Care for Working Families Act offers a comprehensive set of initiatives to make child care affordable and flexible nationwide. If this bill passed, parents would be able to choose what works best for their family – whether it's center-based care, home-based care, or provided by family and friends.
Rowan University.
..."Rowan University's program allows building trades members to receive an affordable bachelor's degree in the construction field, and NABTU is making Rowan's program even more affordable for our local students," said Rep. Norcross.
...Norcross and Sweeney, who both enjoyed trade union careers before entering politics, praised NABTU for funding the new scholarship program, which is designed to cover $7,200 in Rowan tuition for one member of each of the 14 trade unions NABTU represents.
Burlington County Times Opinion Editorial.
By Donald Norcross
As we recognized National Infrastructure Week (May 14) around the country, we must take the opportunity to encourage both the work and the workers that will rebuild America.
SNJ Today.
...Norcross announced that several communities in South Jersey will receive more than $12 million in federal grants from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), to provide affordable housing and assistance services to low-income residents.
...Norcross says everyone deserves an affordable, safe place to call home and that these grants will help provide that for residents in need while helping to transform South Jersey neighborhoods for the better.
Burlington County Times. By David Levinsky
...Rep. Donald Norcross, D-1st of Camden, serves on both committees and was among the lawmakers who signed the letter. In a statement, he said he would continue to fight any attempt to use impact aid for vouchers.
Courier Post. By Donald Norcross
... I'm proud of the work we've done in New Jersey to preserve our natural wonders, and in recent years I've successfully worked with local and federal officials to make corporations pay to clean up the toxic waste they left behind at old factories in Gibbsboro, Pennsauken and other Superfund sites throughout the state.