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Officials gather to announce federal funding for Virtua's new state-of-the-art campus

VOORHEES, NJ – Today, Congressman Andrews joined Richard P. Miller, President & CEO of Virtua at the site of a remarkable new addition to South Jersey’s renowned health care network that will modernize and advance our region’s already impressive medical services. Rep. Andrews, Mr. Miller, and state and local officials gathered at the construction site of Virtua’s new state-of-the-art regional hospital and ambulatory center located in Voorhees Township to showcase the facility’s progress as well as announce the recent installment of nearly $200,000 in new federal funding for the project. ...more

South Jersey to Benefit from Cooper-Rowan Initiative

HADDON HEIGHTS, NJ – Congressman Rob Andrews (D-NJ) is proud to support the exciting partnership between Cooper University Hospital and Rowan University in their mission to bring a new four-year allopathic medical school to the City of Camden. This initiative, which Governor Corzine called for yesterday through an executive order, will be an added resource for the region, building on South Jersey's already strong standing as a leading academic and health care community. ...more

Andrews supports key legislation for veteran and current service members

Washington D.C. – On Tuesday, the House passed two key measures for our veterans. The first, the Veterans Health Care Budget Reform and Transparency Act (H.R. 1016), authorizes Congress to approve investments in Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical care one year in advance to provide time for the VA to plan how to deliver the best care to an increasing number of veterans with increasingly complex medical conditions. The Second, entitled the Women Veterans Health Care Improvement Act (H.R. 1211), will expand and improve VA health care services for the 1.8 million women who have bravely served their country. Specifically, H.R. 1211 provides women veterans with increased access to medical care for newborn children, as well as creating a new pilot program for child care services. Additionally, the bill provides enhancements for PTSD and VA sexual trauma programs.  ...more

Chairmen Unveil Discussion Draft for Providing Quality, Affordable Health Care

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week, the chairmen of the three committees with jurisdiction over health policy in the U.S. House of Representatives unveiled their discussion draft for health care reform that would reduce out-of-control costs, improve choices and competition for consumers and expand access to quality, affordable health care for all Americans. The discussion draft would guarantee that almost every American is covered by a health care plan that is both affordable and offers quality, standard benefits by 2019. ...more

Rep. Andrews Advocates for More Effective Missile Defense Systems

On Wednesday, June 16, the House Armed Services Committee marked-up H.R.2647, the National Defense Authorization Act for FY10, which included $9.3 billion for the nation’s missile defense systems. The bill provides our warfighters the resources necessary to meet the most pressing ballistic missile threats to the United States, our deployed forces, and our friends and allies. ...more

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