Open Congress : News Articles for Rep. Robert Andrews [D, NJ-1]

GOP plans to call attention to healthcare law with tax repeal votes next week

2012-06-02T10:28:38Z

Rep. Rob Andrews (D-N.J.) – a key player in brokering deals within his party to pass the healthcare bill – called the upcoming debate a “waste of time” and said the House should be focus on legislation to create jobs.

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Teen star of 'Legally Blonde' Josie Andrews is in her dream role

2012-06-01T09:03:55Z

“You get to see her journey. She becomes someone you take seriously,” said Andrews. Josie, daughter of Congressman Rob Andrews, has taken theater seriously since she was a little girl. At 9, she was cast in the national tour of “Oliver!

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"Legacy of Leadership" In Challenging Times

2012-06-01T00:50:00Z

... Caucus co-chairman • Senator Tom Carper (D-Delaware), honorary Fire Service Caucus co-chairman • Congressman Rob Andrews (D-New Jersey), honorary Fire Service Caucus chairman The dinner program also included presentations of the ...

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Turner’s military child custody law passed House

2012-05-31T13:44:16Z

The bill is cosponsored by a bipartisan group of 72 House Members. Recently, Turner was joined by U.S. Rep. Rob Andrews, N.J., in sending a letter to Defense Secretary Leon Panetta, requesting his support for protecting the child custody rights of our men

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Two military personnel bills advance to Senate

2012-05-31T05:58:59Z

“The sovereignty of parenthood should not be forfeited by taking the oath of office to serve one’s country in uniform… This is morally clear, it is legally correct,” said Rep. Rob Andrews (D-N.J.), one of 72 co-sponsors. The TSA bill ...

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New Jersey Ninth District Democratic primary quickly ‘headed into the toilet’

2012-05-31T02:52:52Z

Meanwhile in the southern part of the state, a number of incumbents face challenges on Tuesday: • Democratic U.S. Rep. Rob Andrews faces Francis Tenagli, o a retired social studies teacher from Haddon Township, in the First Congressional ...

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Two military personnel bills advance to Senate

2012-05-31T01:00:00Z

...by taking the oath of office to serve one’s country in uniform… This is morally clear, it is legally correct,” said Rep. Rob Andrews (D-N.J.), one of 72 co-sponsors. The TSA bill advances to the Senate, where similar legislation, sponsored by Sen.

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Two military personnel bills advance to Senate

2012-05-31T01:00:00Z

Two military personnel bills advance to Senate

2012-05-31T01:00:00Z

Turner’s military child custody law passes House

2012-05-31T01:00:00Z

...by the courts.” The bill is cosponsored by a bipartisan group of 72 House Members. Recently, Turner was joined by U.S. Rep. Rob Andrews, N.J., in sending a letter to Defense Secretary Leon Panetta, requesting his support for protecting the child custo

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Anthony Weiner Still In Limbo One Year After Scandal

2012-05-29T12:06:26Z

Rep. Rob Andrews, D-N.J., said after the Democratic meeting that 95 percent of it concerned energy prices. Andrews said there was no discussion of stripping Weiner of his assignment on the Energy and Commerce Committee, a possibility Pelosi had ...

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Taking a timely White House tour

2012-05-29T01:15:01Z

MAPLE SHADE — Harriet Quinn long has dreamed of touring the White House and seeing its famous rooms. She called Congressman Rob Andrews’ office for tickets. When she was told there was a waiting list of several months to take the tour, Quinn replied, .

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What’s Next For Anthony Weiner?

2012-05-29T01:00:00Z

...wrestle with the embarrassing scandal, but when asked Tuesday whether Weiner should resign, responded: “Yes.”Rep. Rob Andrews, D-N.J., said after the Democratic meeting that 95 percent of it concerned energy prices. Andrews said there was no discuss

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Taking a timely White House tour

2012-05-29T00:46:24Z

U.S. must address suicides by military veterans

2012-05-28T06:02:33Z

It’s an unacceptable state of affairs. “We don’t do a good job of understanding the reality of their lives and connecting them to services they need,” said Rep. Rob Andrews (D-1st Dist.), a member of the House Armed Services Committee.

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Harriet Quinn

2012-05-24T19:57:39Z

Lung cancer patient Harriet Quinn, right, and lung cancer survivor Heather Geraghty, left, talk about an upcoming fundraiser in August. Harriet will also be touring the White House in June with the help of Congressman Rob Andrews.

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Doubts on law school pitch

2012-05-23T02:48:02Z

Law School Transparency contends Camille Andrews, the associate dean for enrollment and the wife of Rep. Rob Andrews, D-N.J., exaggerated the law school’s success rate, in part by omitting jobless graduates when measuring the percentage of ...

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Doubts on law school pitch

2012-05-23T01:00:00Z

...prospective students. Law School Transparency contends Camille Andrews, the associate dean for enrollment and the wife of Rep. Rob Andrews, D-N.J., exaggerated the law schools success rate, in part by omitting jobless graduates when measuring the percen

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Why George Norcross won't back Christie for governor: 'I'm a democrat.'

2012-05-20T07:30:46Z

And then he repeated it again. And again: “I’m a Democrat.” Oh, THAT flight Last fall, when The Star-Ledger asked U.S. Rep. Rob Andrews (D-1st Dist.) if campaign funds had covered a flight for his family’s European vacation — one that ...

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U.S. Rep. Rob Andrews, Democratic primary election challenger Francis Tenaglio talk election issues

2012-05-20T06:26:21Z

With the hope of nabbing U.S. Rep. Rob Andrews’ slot on the November ballot, Francis X. Tenaglio is already in the midst of an aggressive door-to-door campaign. Andrews, an incumbent from Haddon Heights, and Tenaglio, of Haddon Township, will ...

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