Combating
Oil Speculation July 8- On June 26, Congressman Rothman joined a group of his colleagues on Capitol Hill to announce legislation to reduce oil speculation in the energy markets. Experts agree that speculation is inflating the price of oil, possibly as much as $70 a barrel. Even oil company executives and the Bush Administration's own political appointee have testified before Congress that speculation is a cause of exorbitant oil prices. Read more. Related:
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July 22- Rep. Rothman welcomed Michael Gasiorek of Englewood to his office in Washington, DC on Wednesday, July 16. Michael, an upcoming senior at the Academies at Englewood, was in town for a Presidential Classroom summer program. The Presidential Classroom brings high school students from across the country to our nation's capital to learn about government, business, and politics. View photo.
Rothman Discusses Foreign Policy with Armenian-American Students
July
18-
On Wednesday,
Congressman Rothman welcomed interns from the Armenian Assembly of America's Terjenian-Thomas
Internship Program to Washington, D.C. Congressman Rothman, a member of the Congressional
Armenian Caucus and recipient of the 2006 "Friend of Armenians" honor,
spoke with the interns about a host of issues, including foreign aid, defense
funding, alternative energy, and the 2008 election. View
larger photo.
Also this week: Congressman Rothman Greets Young Leaders from Cliffside Park and Teaneck
Teen Safety Measure Passes House
June 25- Today, a teen safety measure introduced by Rep. Rothman overwhelming passed the House of Representatives as part of groundbreaking legislation to stop child abuse and neglect at private treatment facilities, such as teen boot camps and correctional boarding schools. Read more.
VIDEO: Click on the image below to watch Rep. Rothman speaking about this teen safety measure:
Congressman Supports Korean Exchange Program (July 11)
Rothman Greets Young Leader from Lyndhurst (July 11)
Rothman Presents Kevin Williams of Secaucus with Congressional Award (July 2)
Statement about the EPA Settlement with Companies to Remove Pollutants from a Portion of the Passaic (June 23)
Rothman Votes Against Iraq War Funding, Will Only Support Funds with Redeployment Provision (June 20)
Op-Ed: U.S.'s Valuable, Strategic Relationship with Israel (June 4)
Rothman-Saxton Lead Congressional Effort to Stop Swiss Investment in Iran's Energy Sector (May 28)
| Legislative Spotlight Rothman Introduces "Phylicia's Law"
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| Constituent Notices Earned Income Tax Credit
Related: Some Veterans May Be Due Tax Refunds Incorrect 2007 Social Security Benefit Statements
On February 17, 2009, the nation will undergo a change in the way television broadcasting is transmitted over-the-air, and it may affect television viewing in your home. Find out what the DTV Transition means for you.
Due to an unprecedented number of passport applications filed this year, the passport process is now taking about 14 weeks. Travelers are advised to submit their applications at least four months in advance. If it is already too late, find out how you can get help. Read more. |
Special Notice: Security Procedures Result in Delay in Mail Delivery to Capitol Hill
With
tax season upon us, it's time for you to find out if you're eligible for the Earned
Income Tax Credit. The EITC is a federal income tax credit for low-income workers
that can lower taxes by hundreds or thousands of dollars. If the amount of the
credit exceeds the amount of tax owed, it can also result in a sizable tax refund.
