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Briefing Members on Cop Killer Joanne Chesimard
Nov 23, 2009
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On Wednesday, November 18, 2009, I had the opportunity to give a briefing to Members of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs regarding the ongoing threat of the Cuban regime to US interests and security. I was joined by New Jersey State Police Superintendent Colonel Joseph R. Fuentes, who has been...
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Garrett Gazette Opening Message
Nov 16, 2009
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On September 22, 2009, the Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009 came up for a vote in the House of Representatives, and I voted with 331 of my colleagues to pass this bill and extend unemployment benefits to assist those that had been hit hardest by this recession. The bill went to the Se...
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Mobile Constituent Service Hours
Nov 16, 2009
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Congressman Garrett’s staff will be holding Mobile Constituent Service Hours in a number of Fifth District towns this week. The Congressman’s Constituent Service Officers are trained to act as your liaisons with Federal agencies. But, it’s not always easy to make it out to one of the Congressman’s...
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Garrett Fighting to Keep Costs Down for Small Businesses
Oct 28, 2009
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Today in the Financial Services Committee, as we are marking up the Investor Protection Act of 2009, I plan to introduce an amendment to extend the exemption for small businesses from the burdensome costs found within Section 404b the Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Act of 2002.
Although the stated intent of...
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Mobile Constituent Service Hours
Oct 28, 2009
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Congressman Garrett’s staff will be holding Mobile Constituent Service Hours in a number of Fifth District towns this week. The Congressman’s Constituent Service Officers are trained to act as your liaisons with Federal agencies. But, it’s not always easy to make it out to one of the Congressman’s...
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Garrett Gazette Opening Message
Oct 19, 2009
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My legislation to extend the authorization for the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area (DWGNRA) Citizens Advisory Commission (CAC) until 2018, H.R. 3476, passed the House of Representatives by an overwhelming majority last Tuesday evening. If signed into law, this bill would preserve a citiz...
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Mobile Constituent Service Hours
Oct 19, 2009
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Congressman Garrett’s staff will be holding Mobile Constituent Service Hours in a number of Fifth District towns this week. The Congressman’s Constituent Service Officers are trained to act as your liaisons with Federal agencies. But, it’s not always easy to make it out to one of the Congressman’s...
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Garrett Gazette Opening Message 10/05/09
Oct 5, 2009
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Today in Washington, DC is First Monday, the day the Supreme Court of the United States returns from its summer recess and begins hearing arguments for the new term. This year, the Court welcomes a new member, and will consider a diverse caseload regarding everything from civil liberties to interst...
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Mobile Constituent Service Hours
Oct 5, 2009
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Congressman Garrett’s staff will be holding Mobile Constituent Service Hours in a number of Fifth District towns this week. The Congressman’s Constituent Service Officers are trained to act as your liaisons with Federal agencies. But, it’s not always easy to make it out to one of the Congressman’s...
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Garrett Gazette Opening Message 09/29/09
Sep 29, 2009
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As many of you may know, I am a cosponsor of H.R. 1207, the Federal Reserve Transparency Act of 2009, also known as the “Audit the Fed” bill. I strongly support transparency of the Fed, and wanted to take a moment to tell you about this important issue.
Preserving the Federal Reserve’s independence...
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