Afghanistan

Senator Barak Obama has demonstrated that he is ill prepared to be President by agreeing with Nouri al-Maliki and undermining the Administration and this country.

Linda Stender today highlighted the need for a change in the way Washington D.C. treats our veterans, so that we better support those who have sacrificed in service of this nation. From providing educational opportunities to making sure we deliver on healthcare and other promised benefits, she will fight for America’s returning men and women in uniform.

CORZINE ORDERS FLAGS TO FLY AT HALF-STAFF
TO HONOR U.S. ARMY STAFF SERGEANT JOSEPH CHIOMENTO II

TRENTON – In honor of U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Joseph Chiomento II, Governor Jon S. Corzine signed the following Executive Order calling for the United States and New Jersey flags to fly at half-staff on Tuesday, August 1, 2006.

ROTHMAN FAILS TO SUPPORT TROOPS IN IRAQ
AND NATIONAL BORDER SECURITY MEASURES

“How can Steve Rothman say he supports the troops if he won’t support a bill that pays to protect them from murderous thugs in Iraq and Afghanistan,� said Micco, who spent a year as counterintelligence agent in Iraq as part of his nine year service in the U.S. Army.

Iraq War Vet Issues Memorial Day Statement

On this day of remembrance for all that have fought and died for America it is important to remember those who are today, still fighting for the causes of freedom and democracy.

PALLONE JOINS STUDENT PROTESTERS;
HIDES HIS VOTES AGAINST EDUCATION
Here we go again; Pallone plays politics with Education and National Security

Union Beach – Frank Pallone, has been in Washington so long, he forgets what he’s voted for – or against. Recently, Pallone attended a rally at Rutgers University’s “Tent State� where he spoke about the need to increase funding for education and retreat from the Global War on Terror.

Unfortunately, Pallone forgot to mention that he voted AGAINST increased funding for our public schools in 2002, 2003 and 2005.

“Education is vitally important to the future of our country and should be more affordable; but, not at the expense of our nation’s security or the needs of our Troops on the ground in Iraq and Afghanistan. They are not mutually exclusive issues�, said Leigh-Ann Bellew, Candidate for the 6th Congressional District. “Mr. Pallone must realize if we don’t fight the terrorists where they live, they will be fighting us where we live and where we send our students to colleges and universities.�

Pallone voted “NO� on the following education appropriation measures:

 2005 (HR3010 - Appropriation to Departments of Labor, Health, Human Services.)
 $59.24 billion for Education, including:

- $15.08 billion for Student Financial Assistance
- $14.63 billion for Education for the Disadvantaged
- $11.77 billion for Special Education during academic years 2006 and 2007
- $5.31 billion for school improvement programs

 2003 (HR 2660- Appropriation Department of Labor, Health, Human Services and Education)
 2002 (HR4775- Supplement including a supplement of $1 Billion to avert a shortfall in Pell Grant Program)

“Pallone has allowed party politics to blind his judgment. He says one thing when he’s in the district and votes another when he’s in Washington�, said Bellew. “We would be better off if Pallone would use his influence with his friend Governor Corzine and ask that the cuts be stopped.�

It’s time that Pallone spends more time working FOR our students and our country and stop the political grandstanding at protests.

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