U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

“Apparently the Bush Administration is the last place on Earth unaffected by climate change”

GUSCIORA: CHRISTIE WHITMAN OWES GROUND ZERO RECOVERY WORKERS AN APOLOGY
Assemblyman Denounces Whitman Attempts to Deflect Blame to New York Officials; One in Ten Responders Suffering From Respiratory Problems

(TRENTON) -- Assemblyman Reed Gusciora today said former Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Christie Whitman owes all of America an apology for her actions after the 9/11 terrorist attacks five years ago, when she stated the air around the former World Trade Center site was 'safe to breathe."

CHATZIDAKIS "ENERGY STAR" LEGISLATION RECEIVES ASSEMBLY STATE GOVERMENT COMMITTEE APPROVAL

Legislation sponsored by Assemblyman Larry Chatzidakis that requires the state of New Jersey to purchase "Energy Star" products was approved yesterday by the Assembly State Government Committee.

For release: November 3, 2005
Contact: Assemblyman Wisniewski 732-326-1885

WISNIEWSKI CRAFTING SALES TAX BREAK
FOR PURCHASERS OF FUEL-EFFICIENT CARS

(TRENTON) -- Seeking to promote fuel conservation among New Jersey drivers, Assembly Transportation Committee Chairman John S. Wisniewski today announced that he crafting legislation that would provide a sales tax exemption for motorists who purchase vehicles that rank in the top tier for fuel efficiency.

Menendez Announces EPA Investigation of Illegal Trash Dumps in New Jersey
Jersey City, NJ – U.S. Representative Robert Menendez (D-Hoboken) today announced that inspection teams from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have recently visited garbage dumps being operated alongside the New York Susquehanna and Western (NYS&W) rail line in North Bergen. The EPA’s action came in response to a letter Menendez and U.S. Representative Bill Pascrell (D-Paterson) sent to the EPA in May calling for investigations into the sites.

Bidwell & Beattie Urge Officials to Help Community Devastated by Toxic Dumping

40th District Assembly Candidates Jane Bidwell and Ron Beattie joined Congressman Pallone today in calling on the EPA to ensure Ford Motor Company removes all toxic contamination still left in the Peter's Mine area and urged the state to examine the environmental health concerns of members of the affected community.