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Opinion: On anti-discrimination bill, Van Drew abandons LGBTQ community yet again

February 26, 2021 6:13 pmFebruary 26, 2021 6:13 pm

OPINION Yesterday the U.S. House of Representatives made history when it approved the Equality Act, a bill that would amend the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to prohibit discrimination nationwide on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity in...

Poll: N.J. voters overwhelmingly support COVID-19 relief package

February 25, 2021 10:44 amFebruary 25, 2021 2:10 pm

New Jerseyan voters support the proposed $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package by a massive 65%-30% margin, according to a new Project Ready poll released on Thursday. The strong showing of support for stimulus bill comes as New Jersey’s twelve Members...

Pascrell wants Biden to oust USPS board, fire DeJoy

February 24, 2021 2:16 pm

Rep. Bill Pascrell wants U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy and the entire postal service Board of Governors – all appointed by former President Donald Trump — gone after reports that they want to end two-day delivery of first-class local mail....

U.S. Supreme Court rejects Hirsh Singh recount bid

February 22, 2021 4:00 pmFebruary 22, 2021 4:33 pm

The race for the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in 2020 has officially come to an end – and Cory Booker can breathe a sigh of relief that he won’t need to mount a do-over of his record-setting re-election bid....

Pascrell lauds Supreme Court decision on Trump tax returns

February 22, 2021 1:29 pmFebruary 22, 2021 1:49 pm

A ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court that refuses to shield former President Donald Trump’s federal income tax returns from the Manhattan District Attorney’s criminal inquiry was applauded today by Rep. Bill Pascrell (D-Paterson). Pascrell, the chairman of the House...

Menendez wants fast approval of American Rescue Plan

February 18, 2021 4:12 pm

U.S. Senator Bob Menendez is pushing for the expedited passage of a $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan that would include funding to speed up the distribution of COVID-19 vaccinations, increase stimulus checks to $2,000 and offer direct assistance to keep...

Booker bill will will enhance nursing home safety during pandemic

February 17, 2021 11:37 am

Legislation introduced by U.S. Senator Cory Booker is aimed at protecting the health of nursing home residents and employees hit hard by COVID-19 through increased testing, more personal protection equipment, and enhanced oversight. “Our bill will help enable nursing home...