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Congressman Van Drew Secures $20 Million in Funding for Major New Jersey Dredging

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This week, the United States Army Corps of Engineers announced over $20 million in dredging projects for South Jersey.  Over the next year, the Army Corps will invest $14.3 million in the New Jersey Intracoastal Waterway. This funding will be used to dredge at the Cape May-Lewes Ferry and in the back bays of the Cape May, Atlantic, and Ocean County barrier islands. The announcement…

Congressman Van Drew Demands Answers Ahead of President Biden's Press Conference

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Today, Congressman Van Drew issued the following statement demanding answers from President Biden ahead of his first solo press conference at the White House in ten months.  "Over the course of the past year, President Biden has demonstrated an unwillingness to work with congressional Republicans which has resulted in skyrocketing inflation, record-breaking crime rates, a…

Congressman Van Drew Issues Statement About China-Made Masks Being Distributed to Each Congressional Office

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Today, Congressman Van Drew issued a statement following every congressional office receiving KN95 masks that were manufactured in China.  "The poor judgment and lack of awareness from President Biden and House Democrats is never-ending," said Congressman Van Drew. "We are currently seeing hospitals across the country overwhelmed because of increased staff…

Congressman Van Drew Opposes Democrats' Attempt to Nationalize Elections

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Today, Congressman Van Drew voted NO on H.R.5746, NASA Enhanced Use Leasing Extension Act of 2021. Through shady House procedure, Democrats are attempting to jam pack this bill with 700 pages of extreme election reform policy taken from H.R. 1, For the People Act, and H.R. 4, John R. Lewis Voting Rights Enhancement Act, with the sole goal of nationalizing our elections.  "This…

Congressman Van Drew Issues Statement on Democrats Complete Lack of Leadership

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Today, Congressman Van Drew issued the following statement regarding Democrats' lack of leadership across the nation and the recent event that resulted in thousands of people being stranded on America's most used interstate, I-95.  "Last week, thousands of motorists were stranded in freezing temperatures for more than 24 hours - many of which ran out of gas, food, and water," said…

Congressman Van Drew Issues Statement Opposing President Bidens Federal Vaccine Mandates Set to be Heard by the Supreme Court

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This week, the Supreme Court will hear arguments on President Biden’s federal vaccine mandates. Congressman Van Drew issued the following statement opposing these mandates and favoring an individual’s personal choice regarding their health. “Since the beginning of last year I have been opposed to any and all COVID-19 vaccine mandates, advocating for an individual…

Congressman Van Drew Issues Statement on President Biden Admitting There is No Federal Solution to COVID-19

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Today, Congressman Van Drew issued the following statement on President Biden admitting that there is no federal solution in dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. This week, President Biden had a call with our nation’s governors where he admitted that responses to COVID-19 should be handled at the state level.  “After months of trying to mandate how states and the…

Congressman Van Drew Issues Statement on BBB Being Dead Just in Time for the Holidays

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Today, Congressman Van Drew issued the following statement regarding President Biden’s agenda, Build Back Better, being dead just in time for the holidays.  “The recent news that Senator Manchin (D-WV) will not be supporting the socialist tax and spend spree, Build Back Better (BBB), is great news for every American and this country,” said Congressman…

Congressman Van Drew Reacts to Governor Murphy's 8-Step Plan to Diminish Second Amendment Rights

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Today, Congressman Van Drew issued the following statement after Governor Murphy released his 8-step plan that diminishes the constitutional right to keep and bear arms.  "Governor Murphy's anti-gun wish-list will only result in punishing legal gun owners," said Congressman Van Drew. "The package of bills that Governor Murphy has proposed blatantly infringes on the…

Congressman Van Drew Meets with FAA Administrator and Union Representatives to Discuss the FAA Technical Center

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Today, Congressman Van Drew met with the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Administrator, Steve Dickson, and members of the National Federation of Federal Employees (NFFE), and the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE). These union members represent over 500 employees at the FAA Technical Center.  Last month, Congressman Van Drew sent a letter to…