Today, Saturday, June 9, 2018, Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) spoke with neighbors, family, and friends at the annual Newton Day Festival, put on by the Town of Newton and the Greater Newton Chamber of Commerce. “I had a great time speaking to students, families, small business owners, community leaders, and members of Newton’s Police Department, Fire Department, and EMS at this year’s Newton Day Festival,” said Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5). “Thank you to all those who worked so hard t...
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Earlier this week, following the recent horrific bus accident, Congressman Josh Gottheimer (N-5) sent a June 5th letter to state and federal transportation officials at the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission, and the New Jersey Department of Education. Gottheimer asked the agencies to study and take immediate action to ensure that all bus drivers are qualified to drive our children. Gottheimer wrote in the letter, "Recent incidents in New Jersey ...
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Above: Private First Class Gary Guarino in uniform during the Vietnam War. The above scan of the original photo is courtesy of the Guarino family. On Friday, May 25, one day before the start of Memorial Day Weekend, Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) helped Vietnam War Veteran and Hackensack resident Private First Class Gary Guarino get back his electricity after it was unfairly cut off. After struggling with health issues, Private Guarino and his wife Sandra applied for assistance through the ...
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On Saturday, June 2, 2018, Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) delivered long overdue service medals to World War II Veteran and Fair Lawn resident Corporal Gerald Platt. After learning that Corporal Platt never received his medals, his son, Kevin, contacted Gottheimer’s office for assistance. Gottheimer’s office cut through red tape to secure the medals from the federal government and hosted a ceremony to present Corporal Platt and his family with medals honoring his service to the country. “I w...
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Today, June 2, 2018, Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) brought together this year's Eagle Scouts and their families from across Bergen, Passaic, Sussex, and Warren County for his inaugural Fifth District Eagle Scout Honor Ceremony Breakfast. At the West Milford Presbyterian Church, home to West Milford Boy Scout Troop 44, Gottheimer congratulated the young leaders for becoming Eagle Scouts, the highest rank attainable in the Boy Scout program, and thanked them for all they’ve done and continue ...
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Today, Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) helped Glen Rock raise the pride flag in Wilde Memorial Park with LGBT community leaders. “New Jersey understands that tolerance is not the same as respect. Unfortunately, we know that the LGBT community faces bullying, legal discrimination and inequality. While we aren’t at the promise land just yet, we are making critical progress and there is plenty of light shining down on us today. I can see that rainbow through the clouds,” said Congressman Josh Go...
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On Tuesday, May 29, 2018, Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) celebrated Asian Pacific American Heritage Month at a roundtable for Asian-American business leaders, healthcare professionals, and leaders of the community at Holy Name Medical Center. Gottheimer led the roundtable alongside Kyung Hee Choi, Vice President of Holy Name Medical Center’s Asian Health Services, a national leader in providing high-quality, compassionate, culturally sensitive medical care. Other attendees included leaders o...
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“My kids could have been on that bus – and I can’t imagine what those families are going through. As a parent and as a Congressman, I’m announcing the SECURES Act to help ensure that every child in America is as safe as possible when they’re on the road,” said Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5).
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Today, May 28, 2018, Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) honored America’s fallen heroes at Memorial Day events with local veterans, first responders, active service members, families, and local officials across the Fifth District. Gottheimer attended the New Milford Fire Company Memorial Day Service, Westwood Annual Memorial Day Parade, Fair Lawn Memorial Day Parade, Teaneck Cedar Lane Family Festival, and Bergenfield Memorial Day Parade. "As we enjoy this long weekend with friends and family, p...
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Today, Members of the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus Congressmen Tom Reed (NY-23), Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5), Thomas Suozzi (NY-3), Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-08), and Jimmy Panetta (CA-20) signed the discharge petition that would force a series of floor votes on four DACA, immigration and border security proposal’s under the “Queen of the Hill” rule. More than half of the Republicans who have signed are members of the Caucus. The Problem Solvers Caucus first called for the rule to be employed in a F...
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