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Congressman Van Drew Calls Out President Biden and Congressional Democrats for Wasting Trillions While Our Soldiers Go on Food Stamps

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Today, Congressman Van Drew issued the following statement calling out President Biden and congressional Democrats for frivolously wasting trillions of Americans taxpayer dollars, yet our country's soldiers are being encouraged to take advantage of food stamps to combat rising inflation. "Instead of throwing billions of dollars to hire more federal bureaucrats, Congress should be…

Congressman Van Drew Joins Chair Stefanik in Demanding Answers From Credit Card Companies for Infringing on Constitutional Rights

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Congressman Van Drew joined Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY) and 99 other Republican colleagues in sending letters to Visa, MasterCard, and American Express, demanding answers as to why they agreed to implement a classification of gun stores that could be used as a tool to infringe on American's Second Amendment right.  "I have been, and always will be, a staunch…

Congressman Van Drew Mourns the Death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

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Today, Congressman Van Drew issued the following statement on the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.  “Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II displayed everything we are losing in the world: faith, honesty, and decency. I greatly admired her kindness and love for her country, as did millions of others across the globe. The Queen was a guiding light for the world and…

Congressman Van Drew Denounces California's Ban on Gas-Powered Cars

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Tags: Energy

Today, Congressman Van Drew issued a statement criticizing California for announcing the ban of gas-powered cars by 2035, and then days later telling people to "avoid charging electric vehicles" due to strains on their energy grid.  "If California cannot handle increased energy demands amid a heat wave, how does the state expect to handle every single Californian to own an electric…

Congressman Van Drew Responds to Dr. Fauci's Resignation Announcement with a Reminder That His Actions Will be Investigated Next Congress

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Today, Congressman Van Drew responded to Dr. Fauci's announcement that he will be stepping down from the Biden Administration with a reminder that his resignation will not save him from being investigated next Congress for lying to the American people and for his disastrous COVID-19 response.  "Over the last two years, Dr. Fauci has expected the American people to…

Congressman Van Drew Drafting Legislation to Ensure the IRS is Working for the American People Through Proper Congressional Oversight

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Today, Congressman Van Drew announced that he is drafting legislation to repeal the provision in the 'Inflation Reduction Act' that allocates over 80 billion taxpayer dollars to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to hire up to 87,000 new agents. The Congressman's bill will also require that the IRS submit a plan to Congress within 90 days of enactment detailing how it…

Congressman Van Drew Declares Partial Victory After Murphy Finally Lifts COVID-19 Test Mandate for Workers Following His Letter Demanding It Come to an End

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New Jersey - Today, Congressman Van Drew celebrated a big win for his constituents and all of New Jersey following Governor Murphy finally lifting New Jersey's requirements that teachers, school employees, child-care workers, and state contractors no longer have to go through regular COVID-19 testing as a prerequisite for their employment. This announcement comes after Congressman…

Congressman Van Drew Votes NO on the Democrats Deceiving 'Inflation Reduction Act'

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Tags: Economy

Today, Congressman Van Drew voted NO on Democrats' Inflation 'Reduction' Act that will actually increase inflation and raise taxes.  "It is no surprise that Democrats are now pulling out all the stops to deceive the American people into thinking they are actually committed to easing the burdens of Democrat-caused inflation," said Congressman Van Drew. "This bill is…

Congressman Van Drew Condemns Another Dem Attempt to Weaponize the IRS

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Today, Congressman Van Drew issued the following statement in response to the Democrats' Inflation Enhancement Act that will send $80 billion taxpayer dollars to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to hire 87,000 new agents to harass and spy on Americans and small businesses. "Whether it's using taxpayer dollars to provide I.D.'s for illegal immigrants, or…

Congressman Van Drew Demands Governor Murphy End COVID-19 Testing Requirements in the Workplace

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Today, Congressman Van Drew sent a letter to Governor Murphy urging him to rescind Executive Order 253, which requires employees to undergo weekly COVID-19 testing or risk being fired from their job.  "We are over two years into the pandemic and the state of New Jersey no longer has mask mandates implemented, travel restrictions have been lifted, and businesses are able to…