Jefferson Van Drew
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Congressman Van Drew Previews President Biden's State of the Union Address
Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew shared a preview of President Biden's upcoming State of the Union address in a statement released to the public.In his remarks, Congressman Van Drew criticized President Biden, stating, "Tonight, Joe Biden will attempt to convince the American people that the State of our Union is strong. However, given his 38% approval rating, ongoing record inflation, an open border, and wars raging around the world, we know that is far from the truth."Van Drew highlighted concerns about President Biden's handling of various issues,...
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Congressman Van Drew Responds to Governor Murphy's Disingenuous Remarks About Offshore Wind
Washington, DC - This week, Governor Murphy's comments on offshore wind during his budget address drew a response from Congressman Van Drew. In a statement, Congressman Van Drew criticized the Governor's remarks as he expressed ongoing concerns about offshore wind development."Despite Governor Murphy's insincere and ignorant remarks regarding offshore wind development off the coast of New Jersey, I can assure you that I, along with my constituents, remain extremely concerned with the continuation of these projects," said Congressman Van Drew. "For years, I have been...
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Congressman Van Drew Introduces the Public Safety Free Speech Act
Washington, DC - This week, Congressman Van Drew unveiled the Public Safety Free Speech Act, aimed at safeguarding the First Amendment rights of public safety officers. The proposed legislation seeks to ensure that individuals in the public safety sector, including firefighters, emergency medical services (EMS) personnel, and police officers, can freely express their concerns without fear of retribution."During the COVID-19 pandemic we saw so many first responders, healthcare workers, and law enforcement lose their jobs over opinions on vaccine and mask mandates while...