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CAMDEN, NJ – Today, the Planned Parenthood Action Fund of New Jersey hosted a roundtable discussion with Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) on the harmful impacts of the Trump-Pence administration's
WHARTON, NJ - U.S. Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) - Chair of the Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces and a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee - today toured Picatinny Arsenal, which plays a key role in developing and supporting the munitions of the U.S. Army and contributes to the state's economy, and received assurances from senior leadership on-site that the Army has no plans to shift Picatinny's critical mission set or high-tech jobs to another location.
CHERRY HILL, NJ – Following the announcement that the Atlantic City Rail Line will reopen on May 12, 2019 – two weeks ahead of the previously-set May 24 deadline – U.S. Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) issued the below statement:
Courier Post. By Jim Walsh
TRENTON — The Atlantic City Rail Line will resume service "with an improved schedule" on May 12, almost two weeks ahead of the original target date, NJ Transit said Wednesday.
...Legislators welcomed the development, with Rep. Donald Norcross, D-Camden, saying the rail line "has clearly been in limbo for far too long."
"I'm glad the state has finally heeded the call to reopen the line and return normalcy for the tens of thousands of people in South Jersey who rely on the Atlantic City Rail Line," the congressman said.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Congressman Donald Norcross issued the following statement on his vote in favor of the Save the Internet Act, H.R. 1644:
"We need to preserve consumer freedom online, protect small businesses and promote competition – and the Save the Internet Act does all of these things. It balances our need to provide fairness for users and, at the same time, encourage innovation in the tech industry.
The Detroit News. By Melissa Nann Burke
Washington — Secretary Betsy DeVos came under fire by House Democrats on Wednesday over her department's oversight of student loan servicing companies and charter schools, as well as her $5 billion proposal to expand school choice.
...Norcross demanded to know why free-market groups supported financially by the DeVos family have since backed campaigns trying to persuade teachers to quit their unions.
The Washington Post. By Valerie Strauss
...DeVos was on Capitol Hill on Wednesday to testify about her department's policies and priorities before the House Committee on Education and Labor and was asked repeatedly to provide yes-or-no answers to questions. She rarely did.
Courier Post Opinion Editorial.
By Donald Norcross
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) issued the below statement following the House vote to condemn the Administration's attacks on our health care system:
"Americans want and deserve affordable health care, but the Trump Administration is actively working to drive up prices and put coverage out of reach for millions by repealing the Affordable Care Act. Why would we ever want to rip coverage away from 30 million Americans and people with pre-existing conditions?!
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...Today, April 1, 2019 at approximately 6:30 p.m., U.S. Rep. Donald Norcross (D-1) will preside over the U.S. House of Representatives. As Speaker pro tempore, Norcross will manage suspension votes on the House Floor.
..."Presiding over the House of Representatives is a great honor and privilege, and I thank Speaker Nancy Pelosi for the opportunity to take the gavel," said Norcross.