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By: Jim Walsh
A federal agency has authorized a $600 million shipbuilding contract expected to support about 1,200 jobs in the South Jersey-Philadelphia area, authorities say.
The contract calls for two training vessels to be built at a Philadelphia shipyard for delivery to maritime academies in Maine and Texas, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation.
The ships, known as National Security Multi-Mission Vessels, also are intended for use in disaster-relief missions.
CHERRY HILL, NJ – U.S. Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) released the following statement today after the U.S. Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration (MARAD) announced it is authorizing the construction of two additional National Security Multi-Mission Vessels (NSMV) at the Philly Shipyard:
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-1) will join House Committee on Education and Labor Chairman Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03), Congresswoman Haley Stevens (MI-11) and Congressman Joe Morelle (NY-25) to introduce legislation to shield workers, retirees, employers and taxpayers from the devastating consequences of the multiemployer pension crisis.
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Today, the Labor Caucus, led by Co-Chairs Representatives Debbie Dingell (D-MI), Steven Horsford (D-NV), Donald Norcross (D-NJ), Mark Pocan (D-WI) Linda Sánchez (D-CA), and Tom Suozzi (D-NY), held a kick-off event with members and special guests, including President of the AFL-CIO Richard Trumka and President of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) Randi Weingarten.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) today issued the following statement:
"Following the shameful and deadly attack on the U.S. Capitol – the physical embodiment of our democracy – I have upheld my oath to protect and defend the Constitution by voting in favor of the impeachment of President Trump.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) was sworn in to represent New Jersey's First Congressional District in the 117th Congress.
CHERRY HILL, NJ – Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) today issued the following statement after President Trump vetoed the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021, which passed in the U.S. House of Representatives by a vote of 335-78-1 and in the U.S. Senate by a vote of 84-13.
"President Trump is intent on making America less safe with his delusional and dangerous actions. He's apparently on the side of Russians and Confederates, while the rest of us stand with our military families and veterans.
PAULSBORO, NJ – Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) joined New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy alongside EEW, Ørsted, legislators and members of the building trades, today to announce a $250 million investment in a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility to build steel components, known as monopiles, for offshore wind turbines that will serve the entire United States offshore wind industry.
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) voted today to pass H.R. 133, Omnibus Appropriations and Emergency Coronavirus Relief Package, which includes $900 billion in federal relief to help Americans respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.
CHERRY HILL, NJ - Today, Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) announced that three Cherry Hill High School East students have won the 2020 Congressional App Challenge for New Jersey's First Congressional District.