Trump just protected N.J.’s big military base
"I feel optimistic about the future of our base," said Rep. Donald Norcross, D-1st Dist., a member of the House Armed Services Committee.
"I feel optimistic about the future of our base," said Rep. Donald Norcross, D-1st Dist., a member of the House Armed Services Committee.
The $692 billion National Defense Authorization Act, which sets Congress' defense priorities through Sept. 30, rejects Trump's request for a new round of base closings.
I am proud to have supported this federal grant initiative that is helping those who desperately need proper housing and care,these two developmental projects will strengthen our South Jersey economy and provide a bright future for hundreds of members of our communities.
Until now, the Republicans who control Congress have reacted to mass shootings by holding a moment of silence – then doing absolutely nothing to stop the next one. Now, they are finally taking action – and they’re making our gun violence problem worse.
House Republicans on Wednesday voted for the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act, which will force New Jersey to honor concealed carry rules – or the lack thereof – from every other state in the nation. This means anyone from any state that allows residents to carry a firearm and hide it from view can come to New Jersey and do it here even though our citizens have decided we don’t want that in our communities.