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NJ's Sandy Recovery Plan Should Be Reviewed Pronto

Kevin McArdle — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 17:21:15 +0000

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie released his proposed Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Disaster Recovery Action Plan on March 12. Today, he submitted the final plan for federal review. New Jersey’s two U.S. Senators want the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to examine the plan as quickly as humanly possible.

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Essex County to Receive $1.5M for Sandy Cleanup

Kelly Waldron — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 19:14:40 +0000

Essex County will receive $1.5 million in federal funding through the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The funds will reimburse the county for cleanup costs in the aftermath of Sandy.

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The Menendez Conundrum – Do We Care? [POLL]

Ray Rossi — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:18:24 +0000

Unless you’ve been living in a cave, you’ve probably heard the news about the allegations leveled against newly reelected Senator Bob Menendez regarding his dealings with a Florida eye doctor supplying him with vacations in exchange for a port security deal in the Dominica Republic, and reportedly consorting with underage prostitutes while visiting the DR

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US Ordered Delay In Menendez Intern's Arrest Reports AP

Townsquare News Network — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 18:06:30 +0000

Federal immigration agents were prepared to arrest an illegal immigrant and registered sex offender days before the November elections but were ordered by Washington to hold off after officials warned of "significant interest" from Congress and news organizations because the suspect was a volunteer intern for Sen. Robert Menendez, according to internal agency documents provided to Congress.

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Low-Income NJ Children Get $23 Million for Health Care

Kelly Waldron — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 17:10:07 +0000

More low-income children in New Jersey will have access to quality health care and will be able to enroll in Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) with the help of $23 million in federal funding. U.S. Senators Frank Lautenberg and Robert Menendez made the announcement today.

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Menendez, Kyrillos Battle it Out as US Senate Debate Heats Up

David Matthau — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 02:43:20 +0000

For the second time in a week, democratic incumbent U.S. Senator Bob Menendez faced off against GOP challenger Joe Kyrillos - this time at the New Jersey 101.5 studios.

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Buckyballs, Other High-Powered Magnet Sets Pose Danger To Children

Stacy Proebstle — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 18:25:38 +0000

U.S. Senator Robert Menendez urged the Consumer Product Safety Commission to approve a proposed product safety directive that would prohibit the manufacturing and sale of small, high-powered magnet sets like “Buckyballs, Buckycubes, and Zen Magnets” which have caused internal injuries to dozens of children.

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New Jersey Fire Departments Getting a Boost

Kelly Waldron — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 18:24:56 +0000

Hiring more firefighters and improving safety are at the forefront in North Jersey where three fire departments have been awarded federal funds to do just that.

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Campus Emergency Alert Bill Unveiled by NJ U.S. Senator Bob Menendez

Stacy Proebstle — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 18:31:14 +0000

On the 5th anniversary of the Virginia Tech school shootings, U.S. Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) today unveiled legislation aimed to protect students from harm on college and university campuses

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Kyrillos To Challenge Menendez In Twitter Town Hall

Tom Mongelli — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 12:03:46 +0000

U.S. Senator Robert Menendez will likely meet his potential election rival in cyberspace today.

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