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NJ.com. By Jonathan D. Salant
...WASHINGTON -- The U.S. House on Thursday passed legislation setting defense policy for the next 12 months, protecting Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst from cuts, and banning the Pentagon from paying for salutes to troops at sporting events.
...The bill passed, 270 to 156, largely along party lines. Only one New Jersey Democrat, Rep. Donald Norcross (D-1st Dist.) voted for the legislation.
NJ.com. By Jonathan D. Salant
...Congressional negotiators agreed to include both provisions in the legislation that sets defense policy for the next 12 months. The restriction would be in effect for the next two fiscal years.
..."The base is such an economic driver for the state of New Jersey but most importantly is part of our defense system for the United States," Norcross said.
September 30, 2015 at 5:55 PM
The Pentagon could not close any military bases nor retire the KC-10 aircraft now housed at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst under legislation heading to the U.S. House and Senate floor.
Congressional negotiators agreed to include both provisions in the legislation that sets defense policy for the next 12 months. The restriction would be in effect for the next two fiscal years.
Burlington County Times. By David Levinsky
...Rep. Donald Norcross, the delegation's only Democrat, thanked Boehner for his years of leadership and service, and said he looked forward to working with the House's next speaker to "advance the interests of all Americans."
Patch. By Anthony Bellano
...The Camden County Police Department will receive $2,187,015 and 15 new police officers thanks to a new grant awarded through the Department of Justice's (DOJ) Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS), U.S. Senators Bob Menendez and Cory Booker, and Congressmen Frank LoBiondo (N.J.-02) and Donald Norcross (N.J.-01) said on Monday.
A new grant awarded by the Department of Justice was awarded to Camden County and Wildwood on Monday.
The Camden County Police Department will receive $2,187,015 and 15 new police officers thanks to a new grant awarded through the Department of Justice's (DOJ) Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS), U.S. Senators Bob Menendez and Cory Booker, and Congressmen Frank LoBiondo (N.J.-02) and Donald Norcross (N.J.-01) said on Monday.
CBS Philly. By David Madden
...This past week, a South Jersey congressman added an aide to his staff whose job it is to help veterans get all the help they need, and earned, from their government.
...Today, he's working as an aide to Congressman Donald Norcross.
CHERRY HILL, N.J., (CBS) — A program to put wounded U.S. veterans into jobs helping fellow veterans is gaining support within the halls of Congress.
This past week, a South Jersey congressman added an aide to his staff whose job it is to help veterans get all the help they need, and earned, from their government.
More than 150 men and women who have gone through the Wounded Warrior Project are now working in congressional offices. Among them, Clementon native Adam Klein, who just got his Masters in social work from Rutgers.
NJ.com. By Michelle Caffrey
..."I am very much looking forward to his message," said Norcross. "It's going to be a special time for everyone."
...Norcross said all 435 members of Congress were given the tickets to hand out as they saw fit -- some have held random drawings, others worked on a first-come, first-served basis -- and he was glad the 50 he received as the representative for New Jersey's 1st Congressional District were going to good hands.
Cherry Hill, New Jersey - Rep Donald Norcross (NJ-01) today welcomed a U.S. military veteran to his District Office staff.
Adam Klein, a Clementon native, reports for duty today. Adam comes to the office from theWounded Warrior Project, a veterans fellowship program which helps injured service members aid one another.