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October 17, 2016

Deptford, NJ-Rep. Donald Norcross (NJ-01) today attended the dedication ceremony of the U.S. Post Office in Deptford, New Jersey, in honor of late Army 1st Lt. Salvatore S. Corma II of Deptford Township, who was killed in action in Afghanistan in 2010. The ceremony caps off a year-long legislative effort by Norcross to rename the facility in Corma's memory.


October 14, 2016

Camden, NJ-Rep. Donald Norcross (NJ-01) today announced Cooper's Ferry Partnership, a non-profit corporation, has offered to become custodian of a Camden City once home to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., while King studied at the former Crozer Theological Seminary in Upland, Pennsylvania in the 1950s.

Issues: Civil Rights

October 12, 2016

Washington, DC-Rep. Donald Norcross (NJ-01) today announced two separate National Science Foundation (NSF) grants awarded to Rowan University College of Engineering, totaling more than $750,000.

"These awards aren't just investments in our local students—but investments in technology, the economy, even the safety & security of our nation. These funds will go a long way helping us achieve important objectives in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM)," said Rep. Donald Norcross (NJ-01).


October 6, 2016

Camden, NJ-Rep. Donald Norcross (NJ-01) today joined with the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, South Jersey leaders, and local health care providers to host a roundtable discussion on ways to increase the number of Hispanic constituents enrolled in the Affordable Care Act in advance of the open enrollment period, which begins November 1, 2016.

Issues: Health Care

October 5, 2016

Camden, NJ-Rep. Donald Norcross (NJ-01) today announced his support for a planned new Camden High School, replacing the crumbling current school constructed a century ago.

Issues: Education

October 4, 2016

Camden, NJ-Rep. Donald Norcross (NJ-01) today announced a $1.875 million U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) Hiring Program (CHP) grant for the Camden County Police Department. The Department will utilize the grant award to hire 15 new officers.


October 3, 2016

Camden, NJ-Rep. Donald Norcross (NJ-01) today announced urgent new legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives to provide emergency mental health care for veterans seeking assistance.

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September 30, 2016

Washington, DC-Rep. Donald Norcross (NJ-01) today announced a U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) grant award for Cooper's Ferry Partnership, Inc. and the City of Camden in the amount of $1,469,347 for a significant South Jersey infrastructure project.


September 28, 2016

Washington, DC-Rep. Donald Norcross (NJ-01) today sent the following letter to the Federal Highway Administration as it relates to historic South Jersey landmark located in Bellmawr, NJ:

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September 22, 2016

Washington, DC-Rep. Donald Norcross (NJ-01) today announced a $1.1 million U.S. Department of Labor grant for the Housing Authority of the City of Camden for its YouthBuild program.