It’s been a busy 100 days for us in Congress.  From reigning in Wall Street excesses with comprehensive financial regulation reform to protecting and creating American jobs, we are working hard to fulfill the mandate given to President Obama and Congressional Democrats back in November of 2008. Read more…

A rogue corporation’s negligence and greed leads to an industrial disaster, exposing their utter disdain for the rule of law, for the environment and for the people whose livelihoods – and lives – are destroyed by their actions. The story is all too familiar, but I’m not referring to BP and their operations in the Gulf Coast. Read more…

With yesterday’s primary election in the books, the journey to November’s general election starts right now. Read more…

Earlier this week, I joined with small business owners and consumer advocates in Red Bank’s vibrant downtown to rally support for passage of a comprehensive reform package that will put the interests of Main Street before those of Wall Street. Read more…

There are only 180 days between now and Election Day. And we’re going to have to fight tooth and nail to beat back those seeking to bring about a 180 degree reversal from the progress we’ve been making. Read more…

Earth Day is a time for us all to come together and celebrate the great beauty of our planet. This is also a day to remember how fragile our environment is and to think about how we can fight back against growing threats and pollution. Read more…

Going back to my time as a Long Branch City Councilman, I’ve always believed it was important to give my constituents a direct line to communicate their questions, concerns, and thoughts. Technology is revolutionizing how we interact, and as the Congressman for New Jersey’s 6th District, I want to use these new tools to hear directly from you. Read more…

The following is a statement from Congressman Frank Pallone Jr., Chairman of the House Subcommittee on Health, released immediately following President Barack Obama signing the health care reform bill: Read more…

On Wednesday I headed over to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick to take part in a discussion with doctors, hospital administrators, and consumer groups about repealing the McCarran-Ferguson Act – a law giving health insurers anti-trust exemptions. Read more…

Many of you have been following the recent controversy about the US Preventive Services Task Force’s new breast cancer screening recommendations - in the news, at the watercooler and around the family dinner table. The implied suggestion that screening should start at age 50 rather than the previous recommendation of 40 is a legitimate cause for concern. Read more…