Press Releases

Statement Following U.S. Postal Service Decision to Stop Saturday Mail Delivery

February 7, 2013 Press Release
It is unfortunate that the U.S. Postal Service has had to make the decision to stop Saturday mail delivery to reduce its financial challenges as postal employees and Saturday delivery serve an important function in my district. Congress must work together to reform and strengthen the postal system.
Issues:
Economy and Jobs, Fiscal Responsibility

Statement on Black History Month & The 100th Anniversary of the Birth of Rosa Parks

February 4, 2013 Press Release
This month we celebrate Black History Month, and today we mark the 100th Anniversary of the birth of influential civil rights leader and activist, Rosa Parks.

Rutgers University-Newark Awarded Nearly $500,000 in Grant Funding for Promise Neighborhood Partnership

December 21, 2012 Press Release

For Immediate Release
Contact: LaVerne Alexander, 202-225-3436  

Issues:
Education

Payne Takes Office

November 15, 2012 Press Release
U.S. Representative Donald M. Payne, Jr. was sworn in as a Member of the United States House of Representatives by House Speaker John Boehner Thursday, November 15, 2012.

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