Senator Robert Menendez

Washington–U.S. Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) made the following statement today upon the announcement that the New York City congestion pricing plan died in the New York State Assembly:

Washington–U.S. Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) is expressing his opposition to the revised congestion pricing plan put forth by New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg by urging Bloomberg and the federal government to reconsider their support for it. Senator Menendez has written Bloomberg to highlight the inequities for New Jerseyans under the plan and make the case that it is unconstitutional (PDF of letter:
http://Menendez.senate.gov/pdf/4408BloombergCongestionPricing.pdf).

WASHINGTON – Today, on United Nations World Autism Awareness Day, U.S. Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) voiced his continuing support for families affected by autism spectrum disorders and efforts to find a cause and cure for them. He also announced his intention to introduce legislation to support these families and individuals. Senator Menendez, whose home state has the highest rate of autism in the nation, said he plans to formally introduce the legislation later this month, which is Autism Awareness Month.

WASHINGTON – Today, Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson announced his plan to increase oversight over financial markets. U.S. Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ), a member of the Banking Committee, released the following statement on the plan:

WASHINGTON – Today, it was announced in the Senate that a bipartisan deal is being worked on in order to advance a housing relief package that Democrats have been attempting to pass for weeks. Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) took to the Senate floor in the afternoon to speak about his hopes for the final package and to stress the need for assistance for homeowners. Senator Menendez pointed out that, even though the Bush Administration undertook an overwhelming effort to save Bear Sterns, it has only taken baby steps toward helping to save homeowners from foreclosure.

Washington - Today marks the 81st anniversary of the birth of one of the nation’s foremost civil rights and labor leaders, Cesar Estrada Chavez. Despite the ongoing efforts of Democrats in the Senate to pass a resolution honoring this prominent Latino civil rights leader, Senate Republicans blocked it last year and have done so again this year.

NEWARK, NJ – Today at a debt-counseling agency in Freehold, New Jersey, President Bush raised awareness about efforts underway by counseling agencies, but failed to announce any new initiatives to tackle the current foreclosure crisis. U.S. Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ), a member of the Senate Banking Committee who sounded alarm bells on the housing crisis more than a year ago and has been a key supporter of Congressional efforts to address it, released the following statement:

NEWARK, NJ – Today, President Bush will be at a debt-counseling in Freehold, New Jersey agency to tout the mortgage hotline established recently in the midst of the foreclosure crisis. U.S. Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ), a member of the Senate Banking Committee who sounded alarm bells on the housing crisis more than a year ago and has been a key supporter of Congressional efforts to address it, released the following statement:

TOTOWA- Working to help equip Passaic County first responders in a difficult county budget climate, U.S. Senator Frank R. Lautenberg and U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr. today joined Passaic County Prosecutor James Avigliano to deliver $267,900 in federal funding specifically earmarked for the Passaic County Prosecutor’s emergency communications network.  Senator Robert Menendez, who was unable to attend today’s announcement, also played a critical role in securing the funds.  

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) is demanding answers on federal security procedures for airport personnel upon disturbing reports about the security at Newark Liberty International Airport.