In the News
Burlington County Times. By Brian Woods
...Norcross, a graduate of Camden County College, was joined by the presidents of Rowan University, Rowan College at Burlington County, Rowan College at Gloucester County, Camden County College, members of the Rutgers University administration and educators, parents and students.
Courier Post. By Phaedra Trethan
...An effort to preserve a derelict Camden house where activists say Martin Luther King Jr. stayed during a pivotal time in his life has gotten a high-profile boost.
...Norcross, a city resident and Democrat representing New Jersey's 1st District, in his letter cites Camden's "unique and rich history … that grows stronger as new historical sites are found and invested in."
Philly Voice. By Michael Tanenbaum
...The Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) grant is designed to upgrade aging infrastructure, spur economic development and enhance residents' quality of life as part of the newly launched Camden Connections for the Future Project.
Press of Atlantic City. By Claire Lowe
...U.S. Rep. Donald Norcross, D-1st, pointed to that name as he told the employees on strike that Democrats are going to win the election in November.
..."We're going to defeat the guy who has his name up there," he said.
NJ.com. By CJ Fairfield
...For his selflessness and heroism, U.S. Representative Norcross awarded Pauro a congressional record that stated his story and honored his service for "community engagement, astonishing self-sacrifice and exemplary services as a Navy veteran."
..."He is our hometown hero," Norcross said.
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NJ.com. By Caitlyn Stulpin
..."Nothing should get in the way of a student's dream just because opportunity may be out of reach," said U.S. Rep. Donald Norcross in a press release. "The field of engineering, like all job fields, should be representative of America. Rowan University's engineering program will not only mirror the population of the United States, but serve as a model for other colleges and universities. They should be proud of this pioneering achievement."
Courier Post. By Jim Walsh
...U.S. Rep. Donald Norcross took a seat Wednesday — on the floor of the Capitol.
...The Camden Democrat joined a congressional sit-in to demand a vote on gun-control legislation, including a ban on the sale of firearms to people on the no-fly list.
..."Those bullets don't know whether you're a Republican or a Democrat, from a red state or a blue state," said Norcross, who called on the GOP congressional leadership to hold a vote on "common sense gun safety measures."
Courier Post. By Celeste Whittaker
...Norcross supported that and other grant applications from fire departments across New Jersey's 1st Congressional District.
..."It's just as important for our first responders to be safe at their place of work as it is in the field when they're battling fires and saving lives," he said.
Courier Post. By Celeste Whittaker
...Norcross reiterated his support for a bipartisan effort to close a loophole in U.S. law that allows those on the nation's terror watch list to legally purchase guns. He also called on Congress to pass the assault weapons ban, which would include weapons such as the Sig Sauer MCX semi-automatic rifle used in the Pulse Nightclub shooting, as well as those used in the elementary school shooting in Sandy Hook, Connecticut, and the attack on a movie theater in Aurora, Colorado, among others.
Courier Post. By Phaedra Trethan
...The 12-month program will offer 113 city residents educational assistance to get their high school diploma or equivalency, mentoring and social services, life skills training and job training — all thanks to a $1.9 million federal Department of Labor grant.
..."You might not have gone the traditional route," said U.S. Rep. Donald Norcross to the PowerCorps participants. "But you still have a chance."