Press Releases
Feb 1, 2017
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“Medicaid has always been under attack by Republicans, but the threat to this program and to its beneficiaries is more dangerous than ever before.”
Pallone defended the importance of Medicaid today at a Health Subcommittee hearing.
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Feb 1, 2017
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Voices Concern About Downgrading Energy Secretary on NSC
Pallone spoke at an Energy Subcommittee hearing about the importance of continued improvements to our nation’s efforts to defend against cybersecurity threats to the electricity grid
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Feb 1, 2017
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Pallone set the record straight on Chairman Walden’s pre-existing conditions proposal
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Jan 31, 2017
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“Congressional Republicans and this Administration will stop at nothing to sabotage the Affordable Care Act, despite having no plans to replace it.”
Pallone described the pending chaos for health care at today’s Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations hearing
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Jan 31, 2017
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Pallone's statement upon reports that USA Football will make several changes to the rules and format for youth football in an effort to improve player safety and reduce the risks of long-term brain damage
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Jan 31, 2017
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Energy and Commerce Committee Democratic leaders today requested information from Volkswagen (VW) President and CEO Hinrich Woebcken on recent reports of delays in the company’s efforts to buy back nearly 400,000 vehicles as part of its October settlements for violating the Clean Air Act.
Jan 30, 2017
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Ask For Two Week Extension to Offset Enrollment Suppression
Pallone, Neal, and Scott sent a letter to HHS to request further details on the Trump Administration’s decision to halt advertising and outreach activities for Healthcare.gov
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Jan 30, 2017
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Democrats Seek Clarification from White House on FDA Hiring Authority
Pallone, Green, and DeGette sent a letter to President Trump expressing concerns over the impact of the federal hiring freeze on the user fee programs at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
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Jan 26, 2017
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Ranking Democrats Call on White House to Rescind Directives and Issue Statement Protecting Whistleblower Rights
Ranking Members Pallone and Cummings sent a letter to White House Counsel Donald McGahn II requesting that the White House take immediate action to remedy gag orders on federal employees that appear to violate multiple federal laws.
Jan 26, 2017
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Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) today released the following statement in response to a request to the House and Senate bipartisan leadership asking that they use Congressional Review Act (CRA) Authority to rescind the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Privacy Rules.