Students stand up for U.S. health care reform Nov 20, 2009
Frank Pallone Jr., D-6, the group urged support for health care reform. The student chapter set up shop in front of Brower Commons on the College Avenue campus despite the chilly, overcast weather conditions. (The Daily Targum, NJ)
Dem to hold hearing on swine flu vaccine distribution to Wall St. Nov 6, 2009
Frank Pallone Jr. (D-N.J.), chairman of the Energy and Commerce Health subcommittee, said that distribution of the antidote to high-risk individuals should be prioritized before corporations receive them. "I am concerned that the distribution of the vaccine is resulting in favored treatment for the privileged," said Pallone in a statement. (TheHill.com)
Horrendous legacy Oct 31, 2009
Bhopal is widely regarded as the worst industrial disaster in human history, a catastrophe with widespread implications for the chemical industry, globalisation and human rights,'' they said in the letter initiated by Frank Pallone, a Democrat from New Jersey. Meanwhile, the Bhopal crisis continues. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Price, Gingrey receive thousands in campagin contributions from doctors and health care lobbyists Oct 17, 2009
Charlie Rangel of New York, Frank Pallone of New Jersey and Steny Hoyer of Maryland; followed by Republican Reps. Joe Barton of Texas, Roy Blunt of Missouri and Price. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Device approval exposespolitical pressure on FDA Sep 26, 2009
Frank Pallone and Steve Rothman and Sens. Robert Menendez and Frank Lautenberg - received a combined $26,000 in campaign contributions from ReGen executives, according toOpenSecrets. (WCAX.com, VT)
FDA admits role of politics in safety case Sep 26, 2009
Frank Pallone Jr. and Steven R. Rothman -- agency managers overruled the scientists and approved the device for sale in December ... Frank Pallone Jr. and Steven R. Rothman -- agency managers overruled the scientists and approved the device for sale in December. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Boxford family starts petition to raise money for SIDS research Sep 11, 2009
Specifically, the Bouchers are gathering support for the bill called The Stillbirth and Sudden Unexpected Infant Death Prevention, Education and Awareness Act of 2009, filed by Senator Frank Lautenberg, D-N.J., and a companion bill filed in the House by Frank Pallone, Jr., D-N.J. It provides more funding for research on the federal level into unexplained deaths in children and infants. Nearly two-and-half years later, the Bouchers are still not settled from the abrupt death of their young... (Boxford Tri Town Transcript, MA)
New Jersey Dems Planning to 'Torch' Corzine? Sep 1, 2009
Frank Pallone has made it known that he would step in for Corzine if the governor bowed out of the race. Pallone was also considered as a replacement for Torricelli when he dropped out of his Senate race in 2002. (Human Events Online)
Health lobby in massive campaign Aug 24, 2009
"We hear from lobbyists all the time," said Representative Frank Pallone, a New Jersey Democrat who heads the House Energy and Commerce health subcommittee. The blitz by lobbyists carries a risk for the public, said Larry McNeely, a health care advocate with the Boston-based U.S. Public Interest Research Group. (Honolulu Advertiser)
FBI corruption case witness a big campaign donor Jul 31, 2009
Among the biggest beneficiaries was Democratic Congressman Frank Pallone, who received $10,900 from Dwek and his wife, Pearl, from 1999 to 2005. The couple gave Pallone's political action committee an additional $5,000 in 2005. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
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)
Sparks already flying in N.J. governor's race Jun 4, 2009
Frank Pallone, D-New Jersey, and others for giving out multimillion-dollar no-bid contracts to friends while in office. He was also accused of hypocrisy for railing against abuses of the government pension plan but failing to stop a close friend and campaign fundraiser from padding his pension with a part-time political job. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Latest news briefs from the Jewish Telegraphic Agency (2) Apr 28, 2009
Anthony Weiner of New York, Peter Deutsch of Florida, and Frank Pallone and Robert Andrews of New Jersey, all Democrats, submitted a list in November of 59 New York-area Jews of Syrian origin who applied for translation jobs with the FBI in the months after the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. U.S. officials at the time blamed the failure to stop the attacks in part on the low number of Arabic translators working for security agencies. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
'Climate change hero' takes up cause Apr 9, 2009
Congressman Frank Pallone, along with four University professors, speaks to students and local community members about solutions to global warming yesterday at the Student Activities Center on the College Avenue campus ... In an effort to raise awareness about global warming and discuss solutions, New Jersey Congressman Frank Pallone Jr. and University professors discussed what students and citizens can do to adapt to and mitigate its effects. (The Daily Targum, NJ)
RU Dems find Libertas with new magazine Mar 10, 2009
Frank Pallone campaign [and] Gov. Jon S. Corzine s campaign, Balan said. Libertas will not be beholden to them and we will not fail to criticize them if we believe they are wrong. (The Daily Targum, NJ)
Bill would toss protection for medical device makers Mar 6, 2009
"Yesterday the Supreme Court rightfully upheld a patient's right to legal recourse after sustaining an injury from a pharmaceutical product," said Representative Frank Pallone, of New Jersey. "Today, we introduce legislation that gives patients that same right when injured by a medical device.". (Boston Globe)
