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Menendez Applauds Dentists’ Pro-Bono Work For Underserved Patients (Newark, NJ)
U.S. Senator Robert Menendez attended the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ) event “Give Kids a Smile” today to discuss the importance of dental health and his legislation to spur bro-bono dental care in underserved communities. The Senator joined Dr. Cecile A. Feldman, Dean of the New Jersey Dental School; and dentists, dental hygienists and dental assistants, who performed pro-bono dental services at the event for over 350 children.
Menendez Hosts NJ Small Business Leaders Nation's Capital
U.S. Senator Robert Menendez hosted two New Jersey businesses today at a discussion with Senate Democrats about how they are strengthening local economies, creating jobs, and how their efforts may be replicated nationally. Jim Brennan, President of Sea Box, Inc. of East Riverton, and Debbie Hart, President of BioNJ of Trenton, joined Senator Menendez for the meeting.
Phone Banking at Super Sunday Jewish Federation Event (Cherry Hill, NJ)
Senator Menendez attends the Super Sunday Jewish Federation Event where phone calls are made on behalf of humanitarian causes.
Menendez Staffers Welcome New Jersey Chamber of Commerce (Washington D.C.)
Staffers from Senator Menendez's office were on hand at Union Station to greet members of the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce for the 75th annual train trip to Washington and dinner. Staffers held a sign announcing the Senator's welcome and spoke to members while they waited for taxis.
Center for Jewish Life Testimonial Dinner
Senator Menendez attended the gala public launch of the new synagogue in Marlboro on Saturday. The event was hosted by the Center for Jewish Life.
New Jersey Constituents Join the Senator and his Staff for Breakfast (Washington DC)
This morning New Jerseyans working, visiting, or studying in the DC area were invited to join Senator Menendez and his staff for breakfast and conversation. Constituents spoke with the Senator and mingled with the staff, as well as having their photo taken with Senator Menendez in his office.
Menendez, Senate Democrats Warn GOP Filibuster of Cordray Nomination Will Hurt Middleclass (Washington DC)
US Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) and Democratic members of the U.S. Senate Banking Committee today urged Senate Republicans to confirm Richard Cordray as Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB).
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Presser on the Nomination of Mari Carmen Aponte (Washington D.C.)
Senator Robert Menendez was joined by colleagues Chairman Charles A. Gonzalez (TX 20), Reps. Nydia Velazquez (NY 12), Luis Gutierrez (IL-4), Rep. Xavier Becerra (CA31), Rep. Jose Serrano (NY16), Rep. Dennis Cardoza (CA18), and Congressman Pierluisi, Puerto Rico’s Resident Commissioner at a press conference with the Congressional Hispanic Caucus to urge bipartisan support to confirm Mari Carmen Aponte to the position of Ambassador of El Salvador. Amb. Aponte has served with distinction as a recess appointee.
Sister Approved to Travel to U.S. and Help Sick Sibling Needing Transplant (Elizabeth, NJ)
Yarelis Bonilla will get the bone-marrow transplant she so desperately needs to fight her battle against leukemia. Senator Menendez met this brave five-year-old along with her strong family at the Beth Israel Children’s hospital in Newark to share in the news they so longed to hear: Yarelis’ sister, Giselle Bonilla Ramirez, has been approved for humanitarian parole and can finally come to the United States from El Salvador to be her sister’s donor and help in her fight for survival.
Fighting for Community Policing Funding (Clifton, NJ)
Senator Robert Menendez and Congressman Bill Pascrell today visited Clifton, New Jersey, to continue their fight to keep federal funding for local community policing efforts. Menendez and Pascrell were joined by Clifton Mayor James Anzaldi and Police Chief Gary Giardina at the Clifton Police Department for the press conference.
First Annual Mother Cabrini Celebration (Hillside, NJ)
Senator Menendez (D-NJ) joined Italian American community members and others for the First Annual Mother Cabrini Celebration. Menendez was the keynote at the event in honor of the Patroness of Immigrants, which was held at the St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church in Hillside.
Dedication of Paterson NJ Park as America’s 397th National Park (Paterson, NJ)
Today U.S. Senator Robert Menendez joined Interior Secretary Ken Salazar, U.S. Senator Frank Lautenberg (D-NJ), Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr. and National Park Service Director Jon Jarvis at Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park for a signing ceremony to officially dedicate the site as the United States’ 397th National Park.
Super Committee Must End Super Subsidies to Big Oil, says Menendez, Democrats (Washington DC)
Senator Robert Menendez joined House and Senate Democrats and leaders of conservation groups to call on the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction – the Super Committee – to end subsidies for Big Oil as part of any proposal to reduce the nation’s deficit.
Menendez Attends North Hudson Community Action Corporation Dental Suite Ribbon Cutting (West New York, NJ)
Senator Menendez attends a ribbon cutting ceremony at the North Hudson Community Action Corporation (NHCAC), a federally qualified health center in West New York that was able to build a dental suite with ARRA funding. NHCAC President Christopher Irizarry changed the Corporation's sign to read Senator Menendez's name in his honor.
Senator Urges Passage of Teachers and First Responders Jobs Bill (Washington DC)
Senator Menendez calls for passage of the Teachers and First Responders Back to Work Act at an event with VP Joe Biden, Senate Democratic Colleagues, teachers, cops and firefigthers. The legislation will provide $35 billion to help states and local government keep over 400,000 teachers in the classroom and cops and firefighters on the beat.
Menendez Supports Getting Teachers Back to Work (Washington, DC)
Senator Menendez joined Senators Schumer (D-NY),. Whitehouse (D-RI), Casey (D-PA), Blumenthal (D-CT), President of the American Federation of Teachers Randi Weingarten, and Executive Director of the National School Board Association Anne Bryant to discuss how the Teachers and First Responders Act will help protect and hire 9, 300 teachers in New Jersey and 400,000 nationwide.
Menendez Celebrates 25 Years of Right to Know Act with EPA Administrator (Newark)
Senator Menendez joined EPA Administrator, Lisa Jackson; Mayor Booker; EPA Region 2 Administrator, Judith Enck and others to thank Senator Lautenberg for creating the Right to Know Act twenty-five years ago.
Senator Attends Step Up for Israel Event (Whippany, NJ)
Senator Menendez speaks at the Step up for Israel summit at the United Jewish Communities of MetroWest in Whippany, NJ. Along with other speakers including Lorna Fitzsimons, a former member of British Parliament, Senator Menendez addressed the large group about attempts to delegitimize Israel. Menendez, a strong advocate for Israel and the U.S. Israel relationship, reiterated the bonds the two countries share and applauded the group for its advocacy.
Menendez Attends Oncobiologics Grand Opening
U.S. Senator Robert Menendez today joined state, local and biotechnology leaders in Cranberry, NJ at the grand opening for Oncobiologics, a biotech company which received a critical loan through an initiative authored by the Senator under the Health Care Reform Act.
Menendez Joins Inauguration of New Capital Health Medical Center (Hopewell, NJ)
US Senator Robert Menendez joined local and federal officials from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to inaugurate the new Capital Health Medical Center in Hopewell, New Jersey. The new state-of-the art hospital facility replaces the Capital Health System's existing Mercer facility and was made possible thanks to a HUD FHA-insured $756 million mortagage loan.
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