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(NEWARK, NJ) – U.S. Senators Robert Menendez (D-NJ) and Cory Booker (D-NJ) today announced the awarding of a $1,193,545.67 federal Sandy relief grant through the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Public Assistance grant program for cleanup of damage sustained in Howell Township. “This grant award helps keep New Jersey on its path to full recovery from Superstorm Sandy,” said Sen. Menendez. “This vital federal funding helps relieve the burden felt in... Read More

(NEWARK, N.J.) – U.S. Senators Robert Menendez (D-NJ) and Cory Booker (D-NJ) sent a letter today to both U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Jeh Johnson and U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx requesting that they continue to assist New Jersey with receiving a critical supply of rock salt. They acknowledged both agencies’ role in securing maritime delivery of a 10,000-ton supplemental supply for the Garden State. “The State of New Jersey... Read More

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) today issued the following statement on the passing of Raymond McDonough, Mayor of Harrison, NJ: “Today, the city of Harrison lost a leader and life-long public servant. I offer my sincere condolences to Mrs. McDonough and the McDonough family, as well as to the dedicated staff who worked closely with him over the years. My thoughts and prayers are with them. For nearly two decades, Mayor McDonough served the people of Harrison with... Read More

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Washington, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) today issued the following statement after the Senate failed to pass an extension of long-term unemployment insurance: “I am extremely disappointed that my colleagues across the aisle continue to stand in the way of desperately needed assistance for more than 1.6 million Americans, including more than 100,000 New Jerseyans, who continue to look for work in a job market where there are still roughly three job seekers for every job... Read More

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) today issued the following statement after Senate passage of the Agricultural Act of 2014, also known as the farm bill: “I appreciate the bipartisan efforts that led to today’s Senate passage of the farm bill, and I want to single out Senators Debbie Stabenow and Thad Cochran for their tireless work to pass this legislation. The farm bill accomplishes some important goals, including new conservation investments that will protect... Read More

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  U.S. Sen. Cory Booker on Saturday will continue talking to jobless New Jerseyans about the urgent need for Congress to extend emergency unemployment insurance for the long-term unemployed.  Booker will meet with a group of professionals at Passaic County Community College to discuss how the loss of unemployment insurance is affecting them.  Congressman Bill Pascrell will join Booker in Paterson. In an effort to continue to highlight the urgency of Congressional action to help... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – On Monday evening, U.S. Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) will take to the floor of the U.S. Senate to advocate for the urgent need to extend the federal unemployment insurance program (EUC), which benefits the long-term unemployed, and to share the stories of New Jersey residents who have been struggling for months to find a job. In the past, during periods of high unemployment – and throughout the recent recession – the federal government has offered emergency... Read More

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) today issued the following statement after the Senate passed the Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act of 2014, which he co-sponsored with U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez (D-NJ): "Today, I was pleased to join my colleagues in voting for the Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act - legislation that is vital to residents in communities across New Jersey. As insurance premiums skyrocket, flood insurance affordability is critical to the economic... Read More

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – U.S. Sens. Robert Menendez and Cory Booker today announced the awarding of a $477,520 federal Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant that will go towards hiring four full-time firefighters in Perth Amboy. The four new Perth Amboy hires will fill the positions of firefighters who retired, helping the department to strengthen its force and better protect local residents. “I’m so pleased that with this grant Perth Amboy will be able to... Read More

(NEWARK, N.J.) - U.S. Senators Robert Menendez (D-NJ) and Cory Booker (D-NJ) today applauded the announcement of a $1,679,580 U.S. Department of Commerce (USDOC) grant awarded to the New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program, Inc. (NJMEP) based in Morris Plains. The grant enables the NJMEP to provide technical assistance and other services to New Jersey manufacturers at lower fees than other business consulting firms, helping them develop new customers and create jobs. “Supporting our... Read More

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) today issued the following statement after the Senate failed to pass an extension for long-term unemployment insurance: “I am extremely disappointed that we failed today to pass desperately needed help for more than 1 million Americans, including more than 90,000 New Jerseyans, who continue to look for work in a job market where there are still three job seekers for every job available. Congress has never before allowed special extended... Read More

U.S. Sen. Cory Booker will visit Cape May tomorrow, hearing directly from local business owners and talking to fishermen about the lingering impact of Superstorm Sandy on the industry. On Saturday, Booker will be joined by members of the local Coast Guard in Cape May for a morning Run with Cory. He will then tour the Coast Guard Training Center with Captain Todd Prestidge, commanding officer of the facility. State Sen. Jeff Van Drew, Assemblyman Bob Andrzejczak, Cape May Mayor Dr. Edward J.... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senators Robert Menendez and Cory Booker (both D-NJ) today announced more than $4.5 million in federal Sandy relief grants to the Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission, South Amboy and Ocean County to cover costs of restoration projects as a result of Superstorm Sandy. The grants are provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Public Assistance grant program. “Our entire state continues on its path to full recovery from Superstorm Sandy with... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) today announced the latest additions to his D.C. and New Jersey offices. "In order to effectively advocate for the needs of New Jerseyans, it is important to have a strong team," Booker said. "I am pleased with our recent hires and look forward to working with them closely. Whether you meet a staffer in my state or Capitol Hill office, my team is an extension of my passion and commitment to New Jersey." New hires include: Legislative Director Chris... Read More

Washington, DC – U.S. Senators Robert Menendez (D-NJ) and Cory Booker (D-NJ) today announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has awarded $1,568,292 to the New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic Safety. These grants can be used to implement systems to promote, track, and enforce seatbelt and child seat safety programs, ignition interlock and impaired driving prevention programs, motorcyclist safety programs, and efforts to improve... Read More

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