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NJ.com. By Donald Norcross
...An apprenticeship program shaped my life - taking me from construction work to Congress. Now, as a member of the House of Representatives, I'm fighting to raise wages for hardworking American families and make sure there's a seat at the table for everyone.
NEWARK, NJ – Today in Newark, NJ, Governor-elect Phil Murphy and Democratic members of the New Jersey House delegation discussed the impact of the House Republican's tax plan on New Jersey. The plan is estimated to cost many New Jersey families thousands of dollars a year. A total of 1.8 million New Jersey households deduct a cumulative $17 billion in state income or sales taxes from their federal taxes. Those tax deductions would be eliminated under the House GOP bill.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) issued the following statement on the Ryan-Trump billionaires-first tax bill:
"Americans agree we need more jobs, higher wages and lower taxes, but this Republican bill just rewards billionaires, prioritizes corporate profits and screws working families.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Congressman Donald Norcross, Vice-Chair of the Bipartisan Task Force to Combat the Heroin Epidemic, issued the following statement as President Donald Trump declares the opioid epidemic a 'public health emergency':
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) issued the following statement on the House budget vote that paves the way for the Ryan-McConnell-Trump tax plan:
"Middle class families want to see lower taxes, a simpler tax code and more jobs, but Republicans keep offering handouts to billionaires and huge corporations instead of helping the American people.
Burlington County Times.
...Congress' Bipartisan Heroin Task Force, led by New Jersey Reps. Tom MacArthur and Donald Norcross and Pennsylvania Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, also pushed for the emergency declaration and immediate action on waivers for drug treatment centers from the Medicaid rule.
WASHINGTON, DC - Today the leaders of the Bipartisan Heroin Task Force, Representatives Donald Norcross (D-NJ), Tom MacArthur (R-NJ), Annie Kuster (D-NH) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) applauded the passage of the INTERDICT Act in the House of Representatives. The Bipartisan Heroin Task Force has been working to advance the INTERDICT Act through the House, along with the other bills on its legislative agenda.
Burlington County Times. By David Levinsky
...Upgrading the installation's power grid and supplies to make the base more energy independent and resilient in the event of catastrophic storms, disasters or attacks is a major priority and one that Norcross, a former electrician, may be uniquely qualified to assist.
..."We need to make sure they have a reliable power source because right now they don't," Norcross, D-1st of Camden, said Friday after the second-term congressman visited the joint base and met with the installation's command.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today the leaders of the Bipartisan Heroin Task Force, Representatives Donald Norcross (D-NJ), Annie Kuster (D-NH), Tom MacArthur (R-NJ) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), wrote to President Trump urging him to follow through on his commitment to declare the opioid epidemic a national emergency. During a press conference on Monday, Trump indicated that he would declare a national emergency next week.
Casino.org. By Kevin Horridge
...New Jersey's US House Representatives Frank LoBiondo (R-District 2) and Donald Norcross (D-District 1) are urging their chamber's Judiciary Committee to begin holding meetings so members can become informed on sports betting in case the Supreme Court rules in their state's favor.
..."We strongly believe the relevant committees should examine the issue prior to the court's ruling to ensure Congress is fully informed and positioned to respond," the two congressmen wrote in a letter to Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Virginia).