Bill Caruso

July 11, 2008 - 12:14pm

Democrats 2000 raise $35,000 at annual beach bash

By Max Pizarro
Category: Local Tags: Steve Lenox, Samantha Maltzman, Mike Giglio, JON CORZINE, Jason O'Donnell, Elizabeth Meyers, Bill Caruso

Lautenberg district director Steve Lenox, Andrews chief Bill Caruso, and Democrats 2000 executive board member Elizabeth MeyersLautenberg district director Steve Lenox, Andrews chief Bill Caruso, and Democrats 2000 executive board member Elizabeth Meyers

SEA GIRT - It was a happy political scene to walk into there in the basement of the Parker House last night, as Obama button-clad volunteers with clipboards approached Hudson County political operatives and asked them if they wanted to sign on to help with the campaign.

Some of the latter were onetime Hillary Clinton backers for whom the change-up to Obama is a painful perhaps but ultimately natural function of primary politics.

They didn’t need the enthusiastic prodding of volunteers to get them to go there.

"We’re already on board," said Jason O’Donnell, chairman of the Bayonne City Regular Democratic Organization.

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April 7, 2008 - 5:25pm

Lautenberg hits Andrews on wife's interim candidacy

By Matt Friedman
Tags: Frank Lautenberg, Rob Andrews, Bill Caruso, Brendan Gill, Camille Andrews

Incumbent Sen. Frank Lautenberg isn’t happy that Camille Andrews has been selected to fill the ballot spot that her husband, Rep. Rob Andrews, is vacating to run a primary against Lautenberg.

“This doesn't pass the smell test -- at all,” said Lautenberg Campaign Manager Brendan Gill in a statement. “New Jersey needs a Senator who will fight on behalf of the people of this state everyday -- not someone who plays games with the voters to protect his local political boss, George Norcross. Like much of the Andrews campaign so far, this latest maneuver demonstrates the old school politics that the voters of New Jersey are sick and tired of."

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April 1, 2008 - 4:27pm

Andrews says he's still considering Senate bid

By Max Pizarro
Tags: Frank Lautenberg, Rob Andrews, Bill Caruso

Rep. Rob Andrews is still mulling a challenge to Sen. Frank Lautenberg in the Democratic primary. Filing deadline: 4/7Rep. Rob Andrews is still mulling a challenge to Sen. Frank Lautenberg in the Democratic primary. Filing deadline: 4/7
Bill Caruso, spokesman for Rep. Rob Andrews, issued the following statement as Andrews continued to probe the possibility of a primary run against U.S. Sen. Frank Lautenberg.

"He is extremely grateful and encouraged by the support he is receiving," Caruso said of the south Jersey congressman. "He is continuing to assess the situation and is consulting with Democrats around the state."

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April 7, 2008 - 5:00am

Andrews says he's ready to take on Lautenberg

By Max Pizarro
Tags: U.S. Senate, Frank Lautenberg, Ralph Caputo, George Norcross, Rob Andrews, Bill Caruso, Tom Giblin, James E. McGreevey, Bob Menendez, Raymond Lesniak, Brendan Gill

Rep. Rob Andrews is making his second bid for statewide office, challenging Frank Lautenberg in the Democratic Senate primaryRep. Rob Andrews is making his second bid for statewide office, challenging Frank Lautenberg in the Democratic Senate primary

As he launches a primary campaign for Sen. Frank Lautenberg's seat, Rep. Rob Andrews says he’s less prickly than he was 11 years ago when his failed campaign for governor left him holding grudges and questioning the value of a man's word.

The congressman from Camden was bothered by then-Essex County Chairman Thomas Giblin’s 1997 decision to withdraw his support for Andrews to instead back north Jersey product James E. McGreevey for Governor.

“I took it personally and that was my mistake,” said Andrews, 50, who felt vindicated but no less intensely frustrated after McGreevey’s spectacular fall.

“Someone who might have backed McGreevey and not me was not a bad person,” Andrews said.

“He is a foolish person,” the congressman added, “but not a bad person.”

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March 31, 2008 - 11:06am

Andrews won't be with Lautenberg today

By Max Pizarro
Tags: U.S. Senate, Frank Lautenberg, Rob Andrews, Bill Caruso

U.S. Sen. Frank Lautenberg announced his bid for a fifth term today: Getty Images PhotoU.S. Sen. Frank Lautenberg announced his bid for a fifth term today: Getty Images Photo
TRENTON - A spokesman for U.S. Rep. Rob Andrews said the south Jersey congressman would not be attending today's campaign kickoff for U.S. Sen. Frank Lautenberg.

"He has a previously scheduled family obligation," spokesman Bill Caruso said of the congressman.

Asked if Andrews plans to endorse Lautenberg, Caruso said, "We're dedicated to a strong and unified Democratic Party."

When asked if this means Andrews is behind Lautenberg, Caruso said, "I'm going to leave it at my first statement."

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Congressman Rob Andrews

August 17, 2006 - 7:36pm
Tags: Robert Andrews, U.S. House Armed Services Committee, Bill Caruso,
Release Date: Aug 17 2006

REP ANDREWS CALLS ON BUSH ADMINISTRATION TO HALT WIRETAPPING PROGRAM

URGES USE OF FISA COURT

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Congressman Rob Andrews

May 25, 2006 - 5:33pm
Tags: Robert Andrews, Bill Caruso, Washington 2812, Jim Leach,
Release Date: May 25 2006

For Immediate Release

Contact: Josh Freed 202-225-650/ Bill Caruso 856-546-6438

May 25, 2006

Rep. Andrews to Introduce Plan to Secure Vets’ Personal Information

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representative Robert E. Andrews (D-NJ) announced he will be introducing legislation that provides a solution to the recent privacy disaster at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) involving the lost personal information of as many as 26.5 million veterans.

“This theft is a massive breach of security, and represents the largest unauthorized disclosure of Social Security data in our country’s history,� said Rep. Andrews. “My bill would require the VA to immediately create a national database of veterans that assigns each individual a four-digit personal identification number (pin) code. This pin would act like the security code on the back of your credit card and provide an additional level of security for verifying a veteran’s identity.�

Identity theft is a significant problem facing every American. Because of the recent breach of security of VA records, millions of our bravest Americans are now vulnerable. Rep. Andrews’ legislation would secure their information by creating a personal identification number that entities extending credits or loans to veterans would be required to verify before authorizing the transactions. If the entity failed to check the pin code, it would be required to pay all attorney fees and damages to the veteran harmed by this failure

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Congressman Rob Andrews

December 19, 2005 - 2:42pm
Tags: George W. Bush, Robert Andrews, Iraq, Bill Caruso,
Release Date: Dec 19 2005

CONGRESSMAN ROB ANDREWS REACTION TO PRESIDENT BUSH'S ADDRESS TO NATION ON IRAQ

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Congressman Rob Andrews (D-NJ)

October 28, 2005 - 5:59pm
Tags: Robert Andrews, Lewis Libby, Dick Cheney, Bill Caruso,
Release Date: Oct 28 2005

Rep. Rob Andrews (D-NJ) Statement on the Indictment of I. Lewis Libby

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