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Courier-Post. By Phaedra Trethan
...The BRAVE Act - Bringing Registered Apprenticeships to Veterans Education - will be introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives next week, said Norcross, a former electrician and vocal proponent of skilled trades training.
The bill, for which Norcross expects bipartisan support, would ensure that service members are provided with information on training in trades.
CHERRY HILL, NJ - Today, U.S. Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) joined South Jersey health care providers, health care recipients and community leaders at the Cherry Hill Free Health Care Clinic in discussing the need for affordable, quality health care and calling on Congress to pass H.R. 3, the Lower Drugs Costs Now Act - a bold proposal to cut the cost of prescription drugs for all Americans. The call to action for more affordable health care comes in conjunction with the beginning of the 2020 open enrollment period for the Affordable Care Act.
Courier Post. By Phaedra Trethan
"Cobblestones are the original speed bumps," joked U.S. Rep. Donald Norcross, "brought over from the Old Country."
But while cobblestones may be the first way drivers in North Camden were forced to slow down, they're hardly the only way: The neighborhood's streets are uneven, prone to flooding, pocked with potholes and yes, the asphalt occasionally gives way to those bumpy but charming remnants of long-bygone days.
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) and Members of the Congressional Progressive Caucus today sent a bipartisan letter, signed by 87 members of the House of Representatives, to bicameral leadership urging the inclusion of retroactive compensation for federal contractors affected by the 2018-2019 government shutdown in any year-end spending deal.
NJBiz. By NJBiz Staff
On Wednesday, an amendment by U.S. Rep. Donald Norcross, D-1st District, to the College Affordability Act to expand child care services for parents enrolled in college was approved by the House Education and Labor Committee.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Congressman Donald Norcross' (NJ-01) amendment to the College Affordability Act to expand child care services for parents enrolled in higher education has been approved by the House Education and Labor Committee.
NJ Spotlight. By John Reitmeyer
Undertaking a major rewrite of the Higher Education Act is one way to address concerns about college affordability and student debt, according to a group of federal lawmakers that includes a congressman from South Jersey.
The group introduced legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives earlier this month that called for increasing student-tuition subsidies and boosting federal aid to states like New Jersey that fund free community-college programs, among other proposed policy changes.
CHERRY HILL, NJ – U.S. Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) today announced $3,012,099 in funding to address the opioid crisis, reducing youth homelessness and implementing neighborhood outreach programs. The funding comes from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Administration for Children and Families (ACF).
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) today voted to advance H.R. 3, the Lower Drug Costs Now Act. The bill, which is a bold proposal to cut the cost of prescription drugs for all Americans, passed the Committee on Education and Labor after approving an amendment offered by Norcross to protect consumers and employees from hidden costs.
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) issued the following statement on news of the passing of his colleague, Congressman Elijah Cummings:
"My thoughts are with the people of Baltimore as they mourn the passing of my friend and colleague, Congressman Elijah Cummings.
"The United States has lost a fierce advocate for civil rights who sought to make our society more fair and just.