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ICYMI: Congressman Van Drew Announces Unprecedented $99 Million Army Corps Investment for South Jersey Beach Replenishment

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Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew announced that South Jersey will receive $99 million in federal funding from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to replenish and protect key beaches in the region. This is the biggest investment in New Jersey beach projects in a year without a severe coastal storm. "I have been working closely with the Army Corps to make sure South…

Reps. Van Drew, Courtney Reintroduce the Agent Orange Service Medal Act

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Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew (R-NJ), along with Congressman Joe Courtney (D-CT), reintroduced the Agent Orange Service Medal Act to honor veterans who were exposed to Agent Orange during their service and continue to suffer from its long-term health effects. "Too many of our Vietnam veterans came home carrying invisible wounds from Agent Orange and are still dealing…

Congressman Van Drew: Pay Our Coast Guard Now

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Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew issued the following statement as the partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security continues, leaving Coast Guard service members without pay for 42 days. "Our Coast Guard men and women are good people," said Congressman Van Drew. "They have committed their lives to serving this country and protecting all of us. What is…

Congressman Van Drew Calls on Governor Sherrill to Act on Soaring Utility Bills Immediately

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Washington, DC -Today, Congressman Van Drew renewed his call for immediate action from Governor Sherrill as utility bills across South Jersey continue to skyrocket, with many families now paying delivery fees that are double or even triple their actual energy usage. "People in South Jersey are opening their bills and seeing something that just does not make sense," said Congressman…

Congressman Van Drew Renews Call for Immediate Pay for Workers and No Pay for Congress During Shutdown

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Washington, DC -Today, Congressman Van Drew released the following statement regarding the ongoing partial shutdown. "This has gone on long enough," said Congressman Van Drew. "The people paying the price right now are the ones showing up every day to do their jobs: TSA agents, Coast Guard members, and others who keep this country running. They are doing everything we ask of them, day in…

Congressman Van Drew Shares Progress Moving Forward to Fix Garden State Parkway Exit 20

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Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew announced progress toward fixing the long-standing traffic design issue at Exit 20 on the Garden State Parkway. "This has been a priority for me since my time in the State Legislature, and I have been working with the New Jersey Turnpike Authority to finally get this moving," said Congressman Van Drew. "Right now, Exit 20 is designed…

Congressman Van Drew: Cape May Remains the Heart of Coast Guard Recruit Training

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Washington, DC -Today, Congressman Van Drew highlighted the continued strength of U.S. Coast Guard Training Center Cape May following the Coast Guard's announcement that it plans to establish an additional training center in Alabama to help meet growing national training needs. "This is good news for Cape May, good news for the Coast Guard, and good news for our country," said…

Congressman Van Drew Statement on Operation Epic Fury

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Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew released the following statement regarding President Trump's decision to authorize Operation Epic Fury and the coordinated U.S. and Israeli strikes targeting senior leaders of the Iranian regime. "For decades, the Iranian regime has funded terrorism, threatened our allies, and chanted 'Death to America' while destabilizing the Middle…

Congressman Van Drew Asks Residents Still Without Power to Report Outages Through Online Form

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Northfield, NJ - In the aftermath of the recent winter storm, Congressman Van Drew's office is working directly with electric utility providers to report power outages across South Jersey and to help restore services as quickly as possible. To make sure every affected location is being reported, residents who are still experiencing outages are asked to fill out a short online…

Congressman Van Drew Calls for Immediate Action to Guarantee Pay for Federal Workers and to Require Members of Congress Suspend Their Pay During Government Shutdowns

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Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew called for immediate action to pass legislation ensuring federal workers and service members are paid during any government shutdown, while calling for members of Congress to forgo their own pay. "Using members of the Coast Guard at Training Center Cape May, TSA agents, FEMA personnel, and law enforcement officers as leverage in funding…