Combating
Oil Speculation July 8- On June 26, Congressman Rothman joined a group of his colleagues on Capitol Hill to announce legislation to reduce oil speculation in the energy markets. Experts agree that speculation is inflating the price of oil, possibly as much as $70 a barrel. Even oil company executives and the Bush Administration's own political appointee have testified before Congress that speculation is a cause of exorbitant oil prices. Read more. Related:
Congressman
Rothman Welcomes Korean Exchange Student July 11- Earlier this week, Congressman Rothman welcomed Korean exchange student Dan Hyun Kim to his Washington, D.C. office. She was visiting our nation's capital as part of an educational exchange program. Read more. |
July
18-
On Wednesday,
Congressman Rothman welcomed interns from the Armenian Assembly of America's Terjenian-Thomas
Internship Program to Washington, D.C. Congressman Rothman, a member of the Congressional
Armenian Caucus and recipient of the 2006 "Friend of Armenians" honor,
spoke with the interns about a host of issues, including foreign aid, defense
funding, alternative energy, and the 2008 election. View
larger photo.
Also this week: Congressman Rothman Greets Young Leaders from Cliffside Park and Teaneck
Teen Safety Measure Passes House
June 25- Today, a teen safety measure introduced by Rep. Rothman overwhelming passed the House of Representatives as part of groundbreaking legislation to stop child abuse and neglect at private treatment facilities, such as teen boot camps and correctional boarding schools. Read more.
VIDEO: Click on the image below to watch Rep. Rothman speaking about this teen safety measure:
Statement
about the EPA Settlement with Companies to Remove Pollutants from a Portion of
the Passaic
June
23- Today,
Congressman Rothman expressed cautious optimism about the announcement of the
first phase of a legal settlement between the Environmental Protection Agency
and two companies responsible for polluting the Passaic River. This agreement
calls for Occidental Chemical and Tierra Solutions to spend an estimated $80 million
to clean up 200,000 cubic yards of toxic waste from a three-and-a-half mile stretch
at the mouth of the Passaic River, with the payment and clean-up of remaining
areas still under negotiation. Read more.
Rothman Greets Young Leader from Lyndhurst (July 11)
Rothman Presents Kevin Williams of Secaucus with Congressional Award (July 2)
Statement about the EPA Settlement with Companies to Remove Pollutants from a Portion of the Passaic (June 23)
Rothman Votes Against Iraq War Funding, Will Only Support Funds with Redeployment Provision (June 20)
Op-Ed: U.S.'s Valuable, Strategic Relationship with Israel (June 4)
Rothman-Saxton Lead Congressional Effort to Stop Swiss Investment in Iran's Energy Sector (May 28)
| Legislative Spotlight Rothman Introduces "Phylicia's Law"
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| Constituent Notices Earned Income Tax Credit
Related: Some Veterans May Be Due Tax Refunds Incorrect 2007 Social Security Benefit Statements
On February 17, 2009, the nation will undergo a change in the way television broadcasting is transmitted over-the-air, and it may affect television viewing in your home. Find out what the DTV Transition means for you.
Due to an unprecedented number of passport applications filed this year, the passport process is now taking about 14 weeks. Travelers are advised to submit their applications at least four months in advance. If it is already too late, find out how you can get help. Read more. |
Special Notice: Security Procedures Result in Delay in Mail Delivery to Capitol Hill
With
tax season upon us, it's time for you to find out if you're eligible for the Earned
Income Tax Credit. The EITC is a federal income tax credit for low-income workers
that can lower taxes by hundreds or thousands of dollars. If the amount of the
credit exceeds the amount of tax owed, it can also result in a sizable tax refund.
