Grant From U.S. Dept. of Labor Will Increase Job Security for Struggling Families

Coastline drilling would not lower gas prices but would help boost record oil company profits

Grant from the U.S. Department of Labor Will Increase Job Security for Struggling Families

Who: Rep. Rush Holt (NJ-12)

Proponent of "Use it or lose it" legislation says oil companies have greater responsibility than just increasing record profits

As gas exceeds $4 per gallon, U.S. exports 1.3 million barrels of oil and petroleum products overseas each day

In seeking to join European Union, Turkey must adhere to certain criteria, including the guarantee of respect and protection for religious minorities

Sens. Lautenberg & Menendez Announce Funds for N.J. in Military-Veterans, Agriculture Appropriations Bills

Sens. Lautenberg & Menendez Announce Funds for N.J. in Military-Veterans, Agriculture Appropriations Bills

Evidence of Chinese military vehicles, pilot training found in Darfur, could violate UN arms embargo

As Pilots Allege US Airways Forcing Them to Carry Less Fuel to Save Money, N.J. Sen.'s Renew Call for Action

N.J. Sen.'s Bill Would Encourage Shipping by Sea, on Coastal Routes

As pilots allege US Airways forcing them to carry less fuel to save money, NJ Sens. renew call for action

Sen. Menendez has joined Sens. Feingold and Dodd on legislation to push oil companies to use 68 million acres already leased to them

(Washington, DC) – Rep. Rush Holt (NJ-12) yesterday helped override President Bush’s veto of legislation that would prevent a 10.6 percent cut in Medicare fees for doctors. The House voted 383 to 41 and the Senate voted 70 to 26 to override the veto. Holt issued the following statement in support of the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act. More information about the legislation can be found here.

(Washington, D.C.) –The House Committee on Natural Resources today passed H.R. 160, the Revolutionary War and War of 1812 Battlefield Protection Act, legislation Rep. Rush Holt (NJ-12) introduced to establish a federal grant program specifically for preserving and protecting battle sites associated with the American Revolution and the War of 1812. According to a 2007 National Parks Service (NPS) report, 170 of 677 nationally significant sites associated with the two wars are in danger of being destroyed in the next 10 years, including sites in Trenton and Princeton. At least 33 states could benefit if the bill were to pass. This bill now awaits a vote in the full House of Representatives.

Grant to Fund Second Phase of Station's Historic Rehabilitation Project