Congressman
Greets Teaneck's T'Keyah Turnbull in Washington, DC June 30- Last Thursday, June 26, Rep. Rothman welcomed T'Keyah Turnbull, a rising senior at Teaneck High School, to his D.C. office. T'Keyah thanked the Congressman for steps he has taken to make college more affordable. This July, for example, students will begin to see interest rates on their federal student loans decrease by 0.8% thanks to legislation Rothman helped pass, the College Cost Reduction and Access Act. Read more.
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July 2- Congressman Rothman presented Secaucus High School student Kevin Williams with the Congressional Gold Medal Award on June 19. Mr. Williams was recognized for his leadership in the community and commitment to serving others. Read more.
Teen Safety Measure Passes HouseJune 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 PassaicJune 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 Votes Against Iraq War Funding, Will Only Support Funds with Redeployment Provision (June 20)
Vote to Increase Funding to Improve Amtrak's Northeast Corridor (June 12)
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)
House Acts to Lower Gas Prices (May 14)
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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. |
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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.
