The Senator’s comments focused on the existing diplomatic challenges, including Chinese aggression and nuclear activity in Iran.
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Rep. Josh Gottheimer Wants DOJ to Follow the Money on U.S. Capitol Attack
Rep. Gottheimer called on the Department of Justice to focus their investigative efforts into bitcoin transfer of over half million dollars to multiple alt-right groups ,
Reflections on the Inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris
Following are the statements of North Jersey’s congressional delegation on the inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris
Gov. Phil Murphy Expresses Optimism Holiday Surge of Coronavirus Cases is Over
On Jan. 19, the state reported 3,761 new COVID-19 cases and 54 confirmed deaths, bringing those respective cumulative totals to 635,702 and 20,512.
Federal Funding for Community Parks, Railroad Transparency Legislation Introduced by Rep. Albio Sires
“In order to preserve and rehabilitate these free public resources for Americans living in urban and metropolitan areas, we must provide communities with the tools and resources needed,” said Sires.
Rep. Josh Gottheimer, Gov. Phil Murphy Support Biden’s American Rescue Plan
On Jan. 18, the state reported 3,511 new COVID-19 cases and 23 confirmed deaths, bringing those respective cumulative totals to 668,573 and 20,458.
Supply Issue Holding Back COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution in New Jersey: Gov. Phil Murphy
On Jan. 16 and 17, the state reported 9,932 new COVID-19 cases and 122 confirmed deaths, bringing those respective cumulative totals to 627,112 and 20,439.
Assemblyman Brian Bergen’s Questioning of COVID-19 Vaccination for Smokers Gets Push Back from Gov. Murphy
On Jan. 15, the state reported 5,490 new COVID-19 cases and 67 confirmed deaths, bringing those respective cumulative totals to 616,090 and 20,418.
North Jersey Congressmen Call For Investigations of Members, Police in U.S. Capitol Riot
Rep. Mikie Sherrill led 30 members of Congress in requesting an investigation in regarding to suspicious access given to some visitors on Jan. 5.
Sen. Menendez Describes New Ruling Forcing Banks to Lend to Gun Makers as “Politically-Motivated”
Sen. Bob Menendez spoke out against a proposed Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) regulation requiring financial institutions to lend to industries identified as risky.
New Jersey Expands COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility After Federal Changes
On Jan. 13, the state reported 6,922 new COVID-19 cases and 95 confirmed deaths, bringing those respective cumulative totals to 602,629 and 20,167.
Rep. Mikie Sherrill Alleges Members of Congress Helped with “Reconnaissance” Day Before Capitol Attack
”I intend to see that those members of Congress who had groups coming through the Capitol that I saw on Jan. 5 for reconnaissance for the next day …are held accountable,” stated Sherrill.
At State of the State, Gov. Phil Murphy Offers His Vision to Move New Jersey Forward
Gov. Phil Murphy delivered a virtual State of the State on Jan. 12 that was a mix of accompaniments of his administration as well as items still left undone as he prepares to campaign for a second term.
COVID-19 Vaccine Administered to Nearly 200K in New Jersey
On Jan. 11, the state reported 5,042 new COVID-19 cases and 51 confirmed deaths, bringing those respective cumulative totals to 590,162 and 19,932.