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February 2010

Congressman Andrews asks Gov. Christie to call for a state of emergency (February 6, 2010)

Congressmen Andrews and Murphy Announce Cuts of Wasteful Government Programs, Saving Taxpayers $10.2 Billion: February 8th Termination of Wasteful Satellite Program is Just One of Many Unnecessary Programs Cut in Past Year (February 5, 2010)

Dredging the Delaware, Just Not in the Budget: Rep. Andrews successfully advocates to keep ACOE dredging efforts out of the President’s Budget (February 3, 2010)

January 2010

Rep. Andrews, Sen. Menendez and Mayor Redd announce $26M in HUD funds for Camden revitalization (January 15, 2010)

November 2009

South Jersey Awarded $3.3M for Energy Efficiency Projects (November 13, 2009)

House Makes History on Health Reform: For the first time in U.S. history, House votes to provide quality, affordable health insurance for all Americans (November 7, 2009)

House Passes Historic Health Care Reform Bill: After Near Century Long Debate, House Votes 220 to 215 in Favor of Health Reform (November 7, 2009)

Andrews Votes to Expedite Credit Card Reform (November 6, 2009)

Decision to close Swedesboro mail facility requires more detail (November 6, 2009)

October 2009

Historic Bill to Provide Quality, Affordable Health Care for All Americans Heading to House Floor: Legislation Covers 96 percent of Americans, Reduces the Deficit (October 29, 2009)

ANDREWS JOINS PRESIDENT OBAMA AT SIGNING OF FY10 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION BILL: Newly Enacted Legislation Approves Nearly $30M for Locally-Developed Defense Projects (October 29, 2009)

Andrews Issues Statement in Support of Governor Corzine's Efforts to Cease ACOE Dredging (October 26, 2009)

Congressman Andrews announces DoD’s plan to provide retroactive special pay to Stop Loss soldiers (October 22, 2009)

Congressman Andrews joins officials to break ground on new Pennsauken Rail Center (October 22, 2009)

Andrews Announces House-Senate Agreement on FY10 National Defense Authorization (October 16, 2009)

Andrews Announces $400k to Aid Victims of Domestic Violence (October 10, 2009)

Andrews Announces $250k for Camden Job Training Center (October 9, 2009)

September 2009

Andrews supports bipartisan effort to extend unemployment benefits (September 25, 2009)

Congressman Andrews joins state and local officials to break ground on Paulsboro port (September 22, 2009)

Camden City Receives $2M Stimulus Boost for Water Infrastructure Improvements (September 18, 2009)

Rep. Andrews Announces Passage of the Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act (September 18, 2009)

Congressman Andrews Continues to Hold Health Care Discussions (September 10, 2009)

August 2009

Congressman Andrews supports $16.3M award for genetic research at Camden’s Coriell Institute (August 26, 2009)

South Jersey receives $2.5 million in Transportation Grants (August 17, 2009)

STIMULUS BILL GENERATES SIGNS OF LIFE FOR SOUTH JERSEY’S ECONOMY Rep. Andrews highlights local impacts from the stimulus less than 6 months after its enactment (August 12, 2009)

Rep. Andrews praises President and Senate following Justice Sotomayor's confirmation (August 12, 2009)

South Jersey Eligible for $10M in Energy Efficiency Projects (August 5, 2009)

Andrews Announces Much-Needed Boost in Minimum Wage (August 5, 2009)

July 2009

House Chairmen Introduce Bill to Provide Quality, Affordable Health Care (July 23, 2009)

South Jersey to benefit from new round of arts funding (July 8, 2009)

Rep. Andrews announces $1.68M in Stimulus aid for South Jersey health centers (July 6, 2009)

June 2009

Officials gather to announce federal funding for Virtua's new state-of-the-art campus (June 30, 2009)

South Jersey to Benefit from Cooper-Rowan Initiative (June 26, 2009)

Andrews supports key legislation for veteran and current service members (June 25, 2009)

Chairmen Unveil Discussion Draft for Providing Quality, Affordable Health Care (June 25, 2009)

Rep. Andrews Advocates for More Effective Missile Defense Systems (June 17, 2009)

Rep Andrews Announces $107M in bond relief to NJ (June 17, 2009)

Congressman Andrews hosts town hall discussion on cutting the cost of health care while maintaining quality (June 17, 2009)

Andrews Announces New VA Clinic in Camden (June 11, 2009)

Rep. Andrews Opens Dialogue to Examine Single Payer Option (June 11, 2009)

South Jersey's Economy Shows Signs of Recovery as 3,500 Jobs Benefit from USEDA Grant (June 5, 2009)

Sweeten Hoax Shows Need for Increased TSA Standards (June 4, 2009)

May 2009

President Invites Congressman Andrews to Attend the Signing of the Weapon Systems Acquisition Reform Act of 2009 (May 22, 2009)

House Passes Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights; Andrews works to end credit card industry's abusive practices (May 22, 2009)

Andrews Works to Pass Weapons Acquisition Reform Legislation (May 13, 2009)

Rep. Andrews Highlights the Importance of Vocational Rehabilitation (May 13, 2009)

$8k Tax Credit Under Stimulus Spurs Signs of Life for Real Estate Market (May 8, 2009)

Rep. Andrews calls for increased accountability among TARP lenders (May 5, 2009)

April 2009

ANDREWS joins SKELTON, and MCHUGH to Introduce Weapons Acquisition Reform Legislation (April 28, 2009)

Congressman Andrews visits Toth Technologies to announce Federal Defense subcontracts that preserve and create local jobs (April 28, 2009)

Rep. Andrews joins Chairman Miller to introduce 401(k) disclosure bill (April 28, 2009)

Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission approves $119M in Federal Stimulus money for local transportation improvements (April 21, 2009)

South Jersey to Gain 1,000 Jobs for High-Speed Rail Projects (April 16, 2009)

South Jersey to receive over $25M for hazardous waste cleanup at Welsbach Site (April 16, 2009)

Tax Cuts for Small Businesses Make Way for Thousands of Jobs in South Jersey (April 14, 2009)

Rep. Andrews Addresses Rising Concerns of Piracy Overseas (April 14, 2009)

Congressman Andrews Offers Legislative Perspective on Improving the Future of Retirement (April 8, 2009)

Congressman Andrews and Mayor John Rink announce federal funding for Barrington's downtown and its positive effects during a struggling economy (April 7, 2009)

Andrews Sets Agenda for Panel to Access Pentagon Cost Overruns (April 6, 2009)

March 2009

South Jersey to receive nearly $600k in community health center funding (March 31, 2009)

Lockheed Martin Receives $16M in FY09 Federal Funding for Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense (March 31, 2009)

Earned Income Tax Credit Will Help Thousands in South Jersey to Keep Their Jobs (March 31, 2009)

South Jersey to get $7.2M for energy efficiency improvements (March 26, 2009)

Rep. Andrews Highlights Previous Administration's "Midnight" Regulation that Could Put Americans' Retirement Security at Risk (March 25, 2009)

Congressman Andrews Announce New Tax Break on Auto Purchases and its Direct Economic Impacts (March 24, 2009)

Rep. Andrews Votes in Favor to Triple the American Response to Volunteerism (March 16, 2009)

Congressman Andrews Picked to Lead Defense Acquisition Reform Panel (March 10, 2009)

TARP Funding Proves to Preserve and Create 9,000 Jobs (March 10, 2009)

DOJ Announces $2 Million in Police Grants for South Jersey (March 9, 2009)

Congressman Andrews to join county and local officials to break ground on $300 Million Rowan Boulevard Project (March 2, 2009)

February 2009

South Jersey Housing Authorities to Receive $5.58 Million from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (February 27, 2009)

Congressmen Andrews visits L-3 to announce $2.4 million in federal funding (February 25, 2009)

Congressman Rob Andrews and Congressman Joe Sestak announced an alternative to the FAA's flawed Airspace Redesign Plan (February 23, 2009)

Congressman Andrews Votes for Final Passage of Stimulus Bill (February 13, 2009)

Congressmen Andrews and Adler Announce $3.2 Million in Defense Funding for Alternative & Renewable Energy Project and Green Jobs (February 12, 2009)

Congressman Andrews Links Global Poverty to the Rise of Terrorism (February 6, 2009)

Congressman Andrews Supports Stimulus Bill as an Effort to Transform Our Economy (February 6, 2009)

January 2009

President Obama Invites Congressman Andrews to Attend the Signing of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act (January 29, 2009)

Congressman Andrews Asks President Obama Not to Fund Dredging Project (January 26, 2009)

Congressman Andrews to Retain His Seat as Chairman of the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions Rep Andrews also reappointed to the House Armed Services and Budget Committees (January 23, 2009)

Chairmen Miller, Rep. Robert Andrews Statement on Last-Minute Special Interest Regulation Rule Could Undermine Retirement Savings Plans for Millions of Americans (January 16, 2009)

Congressman Andrews Votes For Schip To Extend Health Care To More Children (January 14, 2009)

Unemployment Insurance Extension Becomes Law (January 14, 2009)

Congressman Andrews Co-Sponsors Legislation to Allocate $25M for Delaware River Cleanup (January 14, 2009)

House Approves Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act (January 14, 2009)