Rothman
Welcomes New Jersey Education Advocates to D.C. May 9- Earlier this month, Rep. Rothman met with New Jersey Education Association Director Walter Krichling and East Orange Education Association representative Amy Hanks Scott. Read more. International
Brotherhood of Boilermakers Thanks Rothman May 5- New Jersey representatives of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Iron Ship Builders, Forgers and Helpers recently met with Congressman Rothman to thank him for his ongoing commitment to American workers. Read more. More Meetings: Northern New Jersey Students Visit their Congressman (May 5) Rothman Meets with Leaders of the Health Care Association of New Jersey (May 5) |
May
8- Congressman
Rothman congratulates Leonia resident Janet Glass on earning the prestigious 2008
National Language Teacher of the Year award. Glass, a teacher of Spanish at the
Dwight-Englewood School for 20 years, has received numerous honors over the years
for her work. The American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages named
Glass the 2008 National Language Teacher of the Year after a rigorous nationwide
competition. Read
more.
Recognizing Denim Day in NJ 2008
Apr. 28- Rep. Rothman strongly supports the efforts of the YWCA of Bergen County Rape Crisis Center to designate April 28th as Denim Day in New Jersey. "This day-long observance is an important opportunity to raise awareness about sexual violence and end the 'blame-the-victim' mentality about rape that continues to impede justice for those attacked... We must do everything possible as a community and as a nation of laws to stop rape and sexual assault and help survivors," said Rothman. Read more.
Rothman Says Congress Must Stop Illegal Gun Trafficking Into New Jersey
Apr. 16- On Tuesday, Congressman Rothman and his colleagues on the Congressional Task Force on Illegal Guns discussed how to stop illegal gun trafficking at a hearing on Capitol Hill. During the public forum, which featured four witnesses who had been directly involved in illegal gun purchases and sales, Rothman spoke about the importance of helping law enforcement stop the illegal flow of guns to violent criminals. Read more.
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News: ATF
Opens Field Division in Newark (Apr. 4)
The
Record Editorial Praises New Office (Apr. 8)
Judiciary Subcommittee Holds Hearing on the School Safety Enhancements Act (Apr. 17)
Photos from Congressman Rothman's March 2008 Listening Tour (Apr. 7)
Combating HIV/AIDS in the Developing World (Apr.3)
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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.
