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Washington, DC- Rep. Donald Norcross (NJ-01) today announced federal help is on the way for South Jersey farmers who endured weather-related crop losses due to the severe weather of the spring and summer of 2015.
Contractor Magazine
...WASHINGTON, DC – Today, in conjunction with National Apprenticeship Week, the five premier national construction specialty contracting associations launched the "Construction Employers of America", a joint initiative to coordinate action on construction, workforce, and labor issues facing their industries.
Washington, DC- Rep. Donald Norcross (NJ-01) today voted for passage of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015.
"This budget deal is welcome news for working Americans and a victory for the moderate voices in Congress who want to get results. The agreement ensures that we won't soon see another government shutdown or default as some extremists had hoped, so we can instead focus on helping families get ahead in America," said Rep. Norcross.
Cherry Hill, NJ - Rep. Donald Norcross (NJ-01) today issued the following statement about deadly violence against Israeli's:
"The fragile peace in the Middle East has once again been shattered by a new wave of violence. I condemn the attacks against innocent Israeli citizens and holy sites.
Just two short months ago, I had the opportunity to travel to Israel as Congress deliberated another threat to the Middle East and the entire world. The threat of a nuclear armed Iran.
Progressive Railroading.
...Meanwhile, U.S. Rep. Donald Norcross (D-N.J.) yesterday joined staffers from the Railroad Construction Co. of South Jersey (RCCSJ) to tour the company's facility. He also visited RCCSJ's project at the Port of Paulsboro, where 14,000 feet of track and nine turnouts are being built.
..."This investment in infrastructure in South Jersey is an investment in our future. The trains that will travel these rails will literally deliver new jobs and economic growth to this region, and that's something we all welcome," said Norcross.
Courier Post. By Carly Q. Romalino
...Among heavy machinery, hard hats and construction sounds, Congressman Donald Norcross looked comfortable, even content, Thursday morning on a tour of railway construction in Paulsboro.
..."I'm back here, out of Washington, with real people," Norcross said on the second leg of the tour — the port — where construction crews welded track pieces and built sections of the new 1,670-foot track related to the terminal.
..."What I see behind me is jobs."
An aggressive phone scam targeting New Jersey is caught on video. NBC10's Mitch Blacher reports with the warning New Jersey residents need to know if they receive a phone call similar to the one caught on video.
See the video here.
Washington, DC- Rep. Donald Norcross (NJ-01) has been named to a leadership position in the United States House of Representatives.
Rep. Norcross was selected to the position of Assistant Whip by House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05), the second highest ranking Democrat in the House.
In this role, Congressman Norcross will work closely with Congressional colleagues on upcoming legislative matters and advise party leadership.
Burlington County Times. By Rose Krebs
...Late last month, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced $12.8 million more in funding to go to 20 community agencies nationwide to help homeless veterans, including $395,295 for the Volunteers of America's Delaware Valley chapter's transitional housing program.
...U.S. Rep. Donald Norcross, D-1st of Camden, last week touted the decision to provide the funding.
NBC Philadelphia. By Deana Harley
...The Becks have been adopting children, most with special needs, since 1990. Now, they are being honored with the Angels in Adoption award for all of their efforts.
...Representative Donald Norcross nominated the parents for the award this summer.
..."When I learned of the selfless actions of the Becks, I knew I had to do something to recognize them," Norcross said in a press release, "No one deserves this distinction as much as they do."