"I'm honored to take care of a Jersey veteran and hero, Calvin Wagner, who served our country nobly in the Navy during World War II and who represents the fight for real American values. It thrilled me to be able to deliver him the service medals that he never received, and I encourage other veterans and their families to contact my office for assistance,"
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“I am proud and humbled that my amendment to make it easier for veterans to secure employment in service of their brothers and sisters in arms has been signed into law. Each and every day, our brave men and women in uniform put their lives on the line for us, and we owe it to them to ensure that they have the best care at the VA and the best career opportunities available to them when they return home. This amendment shows that it is possible to work across party lines to get the backs of those who served, and I thank my colleagues for their support of this measure and of our nation’s heroes.”
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"I am in Israel this week seeing first hand our nations' collaborative efforts to defeat terror, stand strong against Iran, and strengthen America's national security. I am grateful to these local veterans for serving our country and meeting with my team to discuss the vital provisions in the defense appropriations bill I recently voted for," said Congressman Josh Gottheimer. "Our government's top priority must always be the security of our country and communities and having the backs of those who risk their lives to keep our families safe."
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Today, Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) announced that he will be traveling to Israel with a Congressional delegation to gain a firsthand understanding of the region’s challenges and how to strengthen ties between the United States and its vital ally. On the trip, which comes with no costs to taxpayers, Gottheimer will meet with the senior Israeli and Palestinian leaders and military officials to discuss economic, diplomatic, and security concerns and see up close their missile defense systems...
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“For too long, health care has been viewed as a fiercely partisan battleground, but the Problem Solvers Caucus has shown that it is possible to forge cooperation and fight through the gridlock. We all heard what John Mccain said -- it's time for bipartisan solutions,” said Problem Solvers Caucus Co-Chair Josh Gottheimer. “And with premiums increasing by 25% this year in my home state of New Jersey, it’s clear this bipartisan effort to stabilize the health insurance marketplace and lower premiums for everyone is sorely needed. This plan will help small businesses and families, especially those with preexisting conditions, by making permanent cost sharing reductions while protecting Medicaid for seniors and those struggling with substance abuse disorders. I thank my colleagues for their hard work and good faith efforts that got us to this point, and I look forward to working with them going forward to improve our health care system.”
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HILLSDALE, N.J. -- Today, Congressman Josh Gottheimer gathered local business leaders for a roundtable on the Export-Import Bank with Former Chairman and President of the Export-Import Bank, Fred Hochberg. Hosted by Fornazor International, Inc., the group shared Export-Import Bank success stories and discussed ways that small- and medium-sized New Jersey manufacturers can leverage the opportunities afforded by the bank to expand their businesses. In New Jersey, this program has supported, $4,039...
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“My top priority is keeping our families and communities safe. That’s why I voted today to give our men and women in uniform the tools and resources they need to defeat terrorists and ensure our veterans receive the care they've earned and deserve. I don't support every provision, which is why I voted to prevent the boondoggle of a border wall from being included in the bill. The experts tell me that it will do nothing to keep our communities safe while costing taxpayers.”
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Today, Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) announced that the Wantage Fire Department will be receiving $102,000 in federal funds for safety and operations as a part of the Department of Homeland Security's Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program. AFG awards allow fire departments to purchase or upgrade equipment, vehicles, workplace training, and other firefighting and fire prevention activities. This award is Wantage's first Assistance to Firefighters Grant in 13 years. "I applaud the Wa...
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“It’s way too expensive to live and retire in New Jersey; we are turning our backs on families who have been here decades if not generations because they just can’t afford to stay here in their golden years,” said Congressman Josh Gottheimer. “We need to cut taxes for seniors and help them transition into and save for retirement so they can stay here in New Jersey. That’s why I’m proud to introduce the Senior Housing Improvement and Retirement Accounts Act to reduce the taxes paid from the sale of seniors’ homes and help put those dollars into their retirement savings.”
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"I'm so frustrated with New Jersey’s ‘Summer of Hell’ that I went to the Hudson Tunnel project myself to see what we can do to fix the rails and get our people—and economy—moving. We have spent decades kicking the can down the road when it comes to our roads and rail, and now we are stuck cleaning up the crumbling pieces. It's crushing our economy, our commutes, our productivity, and our time with our families; it's inexcusable. I will continue to fight on a bipartisan basis to move forward Gateway and other top-priority infrastructure projects across the country,” said Congressman Josh Gottheimer.
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