Hannity's America Nov 10, 2009
Alabama Congressman Parker Griffith told Politico, "I should be nervous," and New Jersey Congressman Bill Pascrell said, "People who had weak knees before are going to have weaker knees now.". As House members cast their votes Saturday on health care reform, they may want to keep all of this in mind. (Fox News)
Red-state Dems worried, rethink agenda... Nov 6, 2009
Bill Pascrell (D-N.J.), a relatively liberal congressman who seemed safe in 2010 but now thinks a Republican challenger might feel emboldened by Tuesday s election results. Democratic who watched and other statewide candidates erase years of Democratic gains in his home state of Virginia said Tuesday s results show that Republicans are energized from what happened last year but also that people up here on our side need to get their message straighter, too. (The Drudge Report)
Voters send a message on the economy Nov 5, 2009
My congressional office [in New Jersey] is turning into a counseling service for people who are losing their homes to foreclosure or are being hassled by credit card companies, said Representative Bill Pascrell, Democrat of New Jersey. This is not a Republican or Democratic year. (Boston Globe)
NFL offers aid to retirees with memory problems Oct 28, 2009
Bill Pascrell, a New Jersey Democrat and co-chairman of the Congressional Brain Injury Task Force; medical experts, and former players, including former running back Tiki Barber. Among the medical experts on the witness list are researchers from the Boston University School of Medicine, who announced last week that a football player who never competed beyond the college level suffered from a degenerative brain disease previously discovered in former NFL players. (ESPN -- Football)
Political Grapevine Oct 28, 2009
New Jersey Democrat Bill Pascrell tells the Politico: "There's no call for that language... that's absurd.". New York Democrat Anthony Weiner says: "Is this news to you that this guy's one fry short of a Happy Meal?". (Fox News)
2 badly burned in plane crash near Teterboro Aug 23, 2009
Bill Pascrell (D-8th Dist.) said he will ask the House Transportation Committee to investigate Teterboro's safety conditions. "Now is the time to act," Pascrell said. (NJ.com)
Groups: Don't tax our soft drinks Aug 18, 2009
Bill Pascrell, a Democrat from New Jersey who has a diabetic son. Proponents, citing how higher tobacco taxes reduced smoking, are pushing a tax on sugar-sweetened beverages, including fruit and energy drinks, to fight obesity and fund a health care overhaul. (AZCentral -- Business)
Protesters challenge healthcare reform Aug 12, 2009
Bill Pascrell, a New Jersey Democrat, said 53 percent of Americans cut back on their healthcare in the last year because of costs. But actually, the same survey was repeated three times with the data differing each time from the February 2008 survey with 53 percent. (Concord Journal, MA)
New GI Bill sending veterans to school this fall Jul 31, 2009
" Golden Gate University Participates in Yellow Ribbon Program Under Post 9/11 GI Bill to Subsidize Education for Veterans In a continued effort to support military personnel and veterans interested in pursuing higher education, Golden Gate University (GGU) has announced its participation in the Yellow Ribbon Program, a provision under the Post-9/11 GI Bill, at all of campus locations including the award-winning, top rated CyberCampus. Beginning fall 2009, GGU will award grants for up to 50% of... (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Izzo Calls Passage of Climate Change Bill Significant Jun 27, 2009
Applauds NJ Congressmen who voted in favor of climate change bill; emphasizes job creation, consumer protection and environmental progress. NEWARK, N.J., June 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Calling the passage today of the American Clean Energy and Security Act a significant step towards getting comprehensive climate change legislation signed into law, PSEG Chairman Ralph Izzo thanked the members of the New Jersey delegation for voting in favor of the bill and recognizing the opportunities for... (PR Newswire)
NJ governor candidate called before US panel Jun 20, 2009
Frank Pallone and Bill Pascrell Jr. have called for tougher regulations on how and when the agreements are used, and how the contracts are awarded. The Democratic House members said Justice Department guidelines revised last year do not address their concerns about the lucrative monitoring contracts. (NJ.com -- News)
Dem ties help 'pork park' pass Mar 26, 2009
Bill Pascrell Jr., New Jersey Democrat and former mayor of Paterson, said creating a park around the waterfall would demonstrate "the value that urban parks bring to the national park system and to local communities.". Opponents say locals are trying to tap into federal money because the area was unable to raise matching funds to earn an economic development grant. (Insight on the News)
National park could emerge from industrial NJ area Mar 26, 2009
Bill Pascrell Jr., a Paterson native who introduced the bill along with Sen. Frank Lautenberg. (NJ.com -- News)
Geithner in crosshairs? Mar 20, 2009
Even Geithner defenders such as Representative Bill Pascrell of New Jersey said the secretary must accept some responsibility for the issue. Another supporter, Senator Richard Durbin of Illinois, the No. 2 Democratic leader in the chamber, said the outrage was fueled by the growing pressure on Geithner to turn around the economy. (AZCentral -- News)
Better Brain Trauma Testing Sought For Troops In Iraq Mar 13, 2009
Bill Pascrell Jr. of New Jersey and Todd Platts of Pennsylvania are chairmen of the task force. The conference report also suggests improvements to traumatic brain injury research and better access to care. (KWTX.com, TX)
Better trauma tests urged for troops Mar 13, 2009
Bill Pascrell Jr. of New Jersey and Todd Platts of Pennsylvania are chairmen of the task force. The group suggested that the assessment tool be used in wartime to determine if a soldier should return to duty. (MSNBC -- Health)
Tallying stimulus area impact Feb 17, 2009
Bill Pascrell, D-NJ, said. This much-needed rail tunnel embodies what we re trying to do with this recovery package we re jumpstarting a ready-to-go project that creates jobs now and lays the groundwork for a more secure economic future, Menendez has said. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
Justice to look into TM-LN merger Feb 12, 2009
Bill Pascrell want Obama admin to oppose merger ... Bill Pascrell, D-New Jersey, sent a letter to Attorney General Eric Holder warning that the deal would "consolidate ticket selling, concert promoting, and concert venue ownership under one massive entity.". (CNN -- Showbiz)
Report: Boards at Ticketmaster, Live Nation OK merger Feb 11, 2009
Bill Pascrell, D-N.J., asked the and the on Feb. 3 to investigate Ticketmaster s relationship with its subsidiary company, TicketsNow. Tickets went on sale on Feb. 2 for Bruce Springsteen s show at New Jersey s IZOD center in suburban New York. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Ticketmaster, Live Nation in merger talks Feb 8, 2009
Bill Pascrell, D-N.J., asked the and the Department of Justice Antitrust Division on Tuesday to investigate Ticketmaster s relationship with its subsidiary company, TicketsNow. The probe follows Ticketmaster s handling of ticket sales for the Springsteen tour. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Springsteen furious with Ticketmaster Feb 7, 2009
Bill Pascrell to call on the Federal Trade Commission and Justice Department to investigate possible conflicts of interest involving Ticketmaster and TicketsNow. The New Jersey attorney generals office is also investigating whether Ticketmaster violated any consumer fraud or ticket resale laws. (MSNBC -- Music)
