N.J. man alleges FBI torture threat in Kenyan jail Nov 11, 2009
Rush Holt, D-N.J, intervened in the case, he was released and never charged. A few rules are needed to help foster a feeling of community. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Ceremonies to honor those who served Nov 7, 2009
Rush Holt, D-Hopewell Township, will be a guest speaker. The ceremony will include an invocation by retired Col. Robert Shaub and a 21-gun salute conducted by the Golf Battery 3/14 Battalion, USMC. The Marching Black & Gold High School Band will provide music. (NJ.com -- Times)
A capital idea for a party Nov 5, 2009
Rush Holt and Secretary of State Nina Wells are invited guests. The commemoration runs through Dec. 24. (NJ.com -- Times)
Hits and Misses Oct 24, 2009
HIT: Funds for the nearly $300,000 study, secured by Congressman Rush Holt, for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to seek solutions to flooding problems along the Delaware River. MISS: Eagles, Jets and Giants all lost last Sunday. (NJ.com -- Times)
Path finders Oct 15, 2009
Rush Holt, D-Hopewell Township. "Just think about it," said Holt. (NJ.com -- Times)
A fine case for Trenton Sep 30, 2009
Rush Holt and Chris Smith. Perhaps they are able to see the potential of a city that so many others have written off. (NJ.com -- Times)
House passes Act to frame affordable college loans Sep 22, 2009
Rush Holt, D-12, a member of the House Committee on Education and Labor, helped pass the legislation and said the act would not cost taxpayers more. In fact, by improving the way our student loan programs operate, we can expect a $10 billion savings for taxpayers, Holt said. (The Daily Targum, NJ)
Loud and unclear Sep 15, 2009
" Ostensibly gathered to protest the health-care reforms, these tea partiers are basing their disagreement on misinformation. And that disagreement has escalated into a rage as dangerous as wildfire. There are many things to debate in the pending health-care reforms. So let's do so. It's a huge step, and change is a frightening thing. People are understandably reluctant to embrace change especially when the particulars may not have been adequately explained. That, however, is no excuse for the... (NJ.com -- Times)
Dealing With The Secret Government Aug 28, 2009
Congressman Rush Holt, a New Jersey Democrat, has served on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence since 2003. When I met him recently, his office had a table full of books and papers about intelligence oversight and the Church Committee's legacy. (CBS News)
Toward a betterhealth care model Aug 18, 2009
Rush Holt, D-Hopewell Township, represents the 12th District in the U.S. House of Representatives. NEW JERSEY WEATHER Newark, NJ. (NJ.com -- Times)
Letters to the editor Aug 14, 2009
Rush Holt, D-Hopewell Township, for hosting the recent town hall to help explain the proposed medical care legislation to his constituents. His numbers, however, don't add up. (NJ.com -- Times)
Letters to The Times, Trneton Aug 5, 2009
Rush Holt, D-Hopewell Township. Because of the long queue of questionnaires ahead of me, I was not able at that time to express my concerns. (NJ.com -- Times)
FBI corruption case witness a big campaign donor Jul 31, 2009
Bob Menendez, Congressmen Rush Holt, former New Jersey Sen. Robert Torricelli, and former U.S. House Majority Leader Dick Gephardt. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
U.S. on verge of closing anthrax probe Jul 27, 2009
Rush Holt, whose New Jersey district is home to some of the stricken postal workers. "Most people affected the families, the post office workers will not feel there's closure in this case, and the people of New Jersey will not be able to be confident that there isn't still a murderer in their midst," said Holt. (MSNBC -- 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)
There’s just one choice this week, and you know it Jun 27, 2009
Rush Holt and Colorado Rep. John Salazar, who don t face a clear election threat in 2010 but oppose the legislation. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Bill aims to aid auto franchises Jun 25, 2009
Rush Holt, D-Hopewell Township, to talk about the legislation. Though Holt was not listed as a co-sponsor of the bill on the Library of Congress website yesterday, a spokesman for Holt said last night that he is a co-sponsor. (NJ.com -- Times)
Stimulus money creates jobs Jun 16, 2009
Rush Holt, D-Hopewell Township. "By providing bond authority to communities, we can foster much needed economic development and allow local governments to meet the needs of their residents," he said in a press release. (NJ.com -- Times)
City officials want feds to probe grade scandal May 20, 2009
Chris Smith and Rush Holt, and Attorney General Eric Holder. Contact reporter Meir Rinde at mrinde@njtimes. (NJ.com -- Times)
Lawrenceville 'conversation' attracts crowd May 18, 2009
Rush Holt, Eleanor Horne, vice president of the Educational Testing Service Social Investment Fund, Brett Smith, an information security professional working for Deutsche Bank, and Theresa Wrobel, founder of a marketing research consulting company. The panelists touched on the areas of critical thinking, writing and communication, ability to apply skills, collaboration and negotiation toward common goals and values. (NJ.com -- Times)
Pelosi Wants US To Strengthen Intelligence In Iraq May 11, 2009
Rush Holt, a New Jersey Democrat who chairs a House committee that oversees U.S. intelligence operations. "If we are going to have a diminished physical military presence, we are have to have a strong intelligence presence," Pelosi said. (KSBW 8, CA)
Transcript: National Security Adviser Gen. James Jones and Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz. May 11, 2009
Will take legislation to completely overturn but some of the president's supporters like Congressman Rush Holt of New Jersey say that what the president can do right now is issue an executive order to review the policy and order the military to stop investigation and prosecutions while that review is going on, while the Congress is considering this legislation. Will the president issue such an order. (ABC News)
W. Windsor grad hopes to lend hand in Panama Apr 20, 2009
Rush Holt, D-Hopewell Township, and President Barack Obama during internships throughout high school and college, one would expect 21-year-old Alberta Yan to be headed right back to the upper echelon of the political sphere when she graduated from Northwestern University. But the passionate West Windsor native with a flair for helping others won't be going anywhere near the Senate or the White House when she graduates college. (NJ.com -- Times)
TV news missed firefighter's funeral Apr 8, 2009
Rush Holt, D- Hopewell Township, stood tall ... So thank you, Rush Holt. (NJ.com -- Times)
Immigrate, learn the language Mar 24, 2009
Search Local Business Listings. Letters to the EditorRead letters regarding local news & more from The Times of Trenton. (NJ.com -- Times)
Congressman Calls for Anthrax Hearings Mar 18, 2009
Rush Holt, D-N.J., has introduced HR 1248 which would create a Sept. 11-style commission to do an independent probe of the 2001 anthrax attacks, according to a report by Congressional Quarterly. Holt, a senior member of the House Intelligence Committee, represents the New Jersey area which was the source of some of the anthrax-laced letters. (Newsmax)
When is a contract not a contract? Mar 16, 2009
Rush Holt and the editors of The Times read them, as well, to see the very necessity of indicting former Vice President Dick Cheney as the real architect behind all the unconstitutional expansion of presidential power. Let's not get sucked into the argument that President Barack Obama and the Democrats should have this power because they would wield it more fairly. (NJ.com -- Times)
Preventing bioterrorism: Mar 13, 2009
Thursday, March 12, 2009 BY RUSH HOLT ... Rush Holt, D-Hopewell Township, is chairman of the House Select Intelligence Oversight Panel. (NJ.com -- Times)
Securing history Mar 8, 2009
Concern over that encroachment prompted U.S. Rep Rush Holt, D-N.J., to sponsor legislation that would establish a federal grant program specifically for preserving and protecting battle sites associated with the American Revolution and the War of 1812. The preservation act, which has been passed in the House and now awaits a vote in the Senate, would address sites in 33 states. (NJ.com -- Times)
3 challengers plan races for Trenton council Feb 19, 2009
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