In the News
The New York Times. By Nick Corasaniti
CAMDEN, N.J. — The three Democratic congressmen sat at one end of a long, rectangular table that extended nearly the length of the Teamsters hall here, surrounded by about 50 union leaders, members and local residents offering a mix of praise, complaints and political strategy...
The New York Times. By Nick Corasaniti
...Mr. Norcross argued that some of the demands within his party for uncompromising legislative positions has left Democrats on the wrong side of the jobs argument.
..."It's not yes to everything environmental, no to everything with jobs," he said. "It's a matter of working those together to try to move them forward."
SNJ Today.
...Specialists were on hand to answer questions about social security, veterans affairs, medicare and medicaid, cyber security, and more.
..."Not every answer is provided to those who need the care," said Norcross. "Our job is to link those who are seeking help with the proper services that they could get there, and then try to break down the bureaucracy and get them what they need."
By Donald Norcross
I've worked for minimum wage. I was also once a young single dad raising my son and having to balance work, family life and a checkbook. Back then it was hard. Today, for far too many Americans, it's nearly impossible.
I went on to complete an apprenticeship, becoming an electrician, and then spent my adult life fighting for working families through the labor movement.
NBC Philadelphia. By Brendan Gee
...Congressman Donald Norcross announced the program Monday and sees a lot of potential for the project.
..."This investment will bring new construction jobs to the area – and will help provide the people in South Jersey with a safe place to relax, exercise and spend time with their families," said Congressman Norcross. "Camden is thriving – it's getting safer, it's getting greener and there are more jobs – and I look forward to even more people joining me in calling Camden home."
NJ.com. By Donald Norcross
...I know that the best social program in the world is a good job with fair wages and the dignity that comes with it. Now serving in Congress, I can plainly say that raising wages is the moral issue of our time.
...First and foremost for me is raising your wages. I will keep standing up for every hard-working American who knows wages are too low and a rigged system is putting our families at risk. This is my mission, as it has been my entire career, and I look forward to the fight.
NorthJersey.com. By Herb Jackson
Norcross told the editorial board of The Record it was wrong that Republicans were talking tax cuts for "1 percenters" while the federal minimum wage — $7.25 an hour since 2009 — no longer covers basic living expenses.
"I'm coming from the position, and many of our colleagues are, that there is no corporate tax reform unless you link it to minimum wage," Norcross said.
Burlington County Times. By David Levinsky
...Lawmakers in Congress rejected President Donald Trump's request for a new round of base closures in an annual defense policy bill that also authorizes the Air Force to acquire more KC-46 tanker jets.
Cronkite News. By Nathan J. Fish
...Task force members highlighted a legislative agenda that covered five categories: prevention, treatment, law enforcement, children and families, and veteran's affairs.
..."It's not a blue issue or a red issue, it's an American issue," said Rep. Donald Norcross, D-New Jersey, said. "We can agree on saving lives."
SNJ Today.
Rowan University has received a federal grant to continue its advancements in engineering education.
New Jersey Congressman Donald Norcross announced that the university was awarded more than $200,000 by the National Science Foundation (NSF) to advance Rowan's Chemical Engineering Program by installing cutting-edge technology, while also adding mutually beneficial partnerships.
Rowan was selected for NSF's project that uses computer-based simulations of digital environments to allow students to experience safety challenges first hand.