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April 11, 2018 Press Release

Washington – Congressman Donald Payne, Jr. (D-MN) and Congressman Erik Paulsen (R-MN) yesterday introduced a measure to protect needed benefits for prostate cancer survivors by urging Congress to preserve Medicare and Department of Veterans Affairs coverage of urological devices and treatments associated with their recovery.

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March 28, 2018 Press Release

NEWARK, NJ. – Congressman Donald M. Payne, Jr. (NJ-10) released the following statement after President Trump ended protections for Liberian immigrants who lawfully reside in the United States:

March 22, 2018 Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Donald M. Payne, Jr. (NJ-10) released the following statement after voting in support of the FY 2018 Omnibus Appropriations Act, which passed the U.S. House of Representatives:

March 16, 2018 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Donald M. Payne, Jr., issued the following statement on the passing of Rep. Louise Slaughter:

March 1, 2018 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On February 28, 2018, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey announced that it has revised policy to increase participation of minority, woman-owned, and small business enterprises in construction and non-construction projects. U.S. Rep. Donald M. Payne, Jr.

March 1, 2018 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C.Congressman Donald M. Payne, Jr. (NJ-10) introduced a House resolution to designate March 2018 as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Colorectal cancer kills more than 50,000 people in the United States each year. It often has no warning signs.

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February 28, 2018 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C.Ranking Member Donald M. Payne, Jr. (NJ-10) of the Homeland Security Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response & Communications sent a letter today to Subcommittee Chairman Daniel M.

February 27, 2018 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Reps. Donald M. Payne, Jr. (NJ-10) and Albio Sires (NJ-8) sent a letter urging New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy to take action to improve air quality in the Port Newark-Elizabeth and Port Jersey Marine Terminals by phasing out and replacing pre-2007 diesel trucks this year.

February 26, 2018 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Donald M. Payne, Jr., is an original cosponsor of the Assault Weapons Ban, which was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives today.

February 23, 2018 Press Release

NEWARK, NJ — Rep. Donald M. Payne, Jr., hosted more than 100 guests at his annual Black History Program at the Sheila Oliver Conference Room in Newark, NJ, on February 22.

“Black History Month is a time for us to celebrate how far we’ve come,” said Rep. Payne, Jr. “But it is also a month for us to celebrate where we are going. Black history is still being written.”

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In The News

September 16, 2014 In The News
St. Marks United Methodist Church hosted its 31st annual Church and Community Breakfast on Sunday in the church's fellowship hall. Congressman Donald M. Payne, Jr. delivered the keynote address to a room of 100 residents and community members.
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September 16, 2014 In The News
Martin’s Place will offer residents job training, employment opportunities and other re-entry services to give recently released prisoners a second chance in society after they have paid their debt.
September 15, 2014 In The News
Rep. Donald M. Payne, Jr. hosted his annual Liberian Immigration Conference that highlighted the need for an immediate extension of the Deferred Enforcement Departure (DED) for several thousand Liberians residing in the United States as well as action necessary to combat the Ebola outbreak.
September 14, 2014 In The News
Port Newark was awarded a $14.8 million Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) to improve and expand facilities at Port Newark, create hundreds of jobs and enhance economic opportunities throughout the region.
September 12, 2014 In The News
The mayors of a handful of communities along the Rahway River will travel today to Washington, D.C., where they will present lawmakers with a petition urging Congress to fund a flood-control study.
September 12, 2014 In The News
A group of local officials who traveled to Capitol Hill this week to ask for federal money for a Rahway River flood-control study received promises of support from legislators who called the project "essential."
September 11, 2014 In The News
Thousands of women are expected to rally on the west lawn of the Capitol on Saturday for women's equality, voting rights and ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment, adopted by Congress in 1972.
August 14, 2014 In The News
“Roselle First” has helped find jobs for 100 residents this year, while aiding many others to prepare resumes and learn job-hunting skills. Rep. Donald Payne, Jr. has taken notice; he will be in Roselle today to learn why Roselle First is succeeding, as he promotes some workforce legislation.
August 8, 2014 In The News
Congressman Donald M. Payne, Jr. (NJ-10) marked the 16 thAnniverary of the Al Qaeda attacks on American Embassies in Nairobi, Kenya and Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. On that morning, more than 200 people were killed, including 12 Americans.
August 7, 2014 In The News
Payne introduced new legislation that takes aim at employers who misclassify workers as independent contractors. The Payroll Fraud Prevention Act would strengthen protections against the practice used by employers to evade workplace laws such as providing workers compensation and health benefits.

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