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Two NJ congressmen who placed patriotism above politics

May 27, 2019 12:01 amMay 26, 2019 1:40 pm

Most people in New Jersey politics today probably never heard of Albert Vreeland or Frank Osmers, two young New Jersey Congressmen who placed patriotism above politics and the security of our nation ahead of their own political careers. Vreeland first...

Two NJ congressmen who placed patriotism above politics

May 28, 2018 2:45 pmMay 29, 2018 10:27 am

Most people in New Jersey politics today probably never heard of Albert Vreeland or Frank Osmers, two young New Jersey Congressmen who placed patriotism above politics and the security of our nation ahead of their own political careers. Vreeland first...

Baer vs. Helstoski vs. Hollenbeck ’76

April 29, 2018 10:55 amApril 30, 2018 4:52 pm

There’s a great, mostly-forgotten story about Byron Baer and how he came excruciatingly close to winning a congressional seat 42 years ago. The congressman from the 9th district was Henry Helstoski, a six-term Democrat with a trademark crew cut who...