Rep. Rodney Frelinghuysen

Republican  •  11th District, New Jersey  •  9th Term  •  Sworn In 1995
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06/03/12
PolitiFact N.J.: Rodney Frelinghuysen said U.S. debt is increasing twice as fast as nation's economy

As the United States' indebtedness expands, the nation's economy sputters along. That's according to U.S. Rep. Rodney Frelinghuysen. An e-mail newsletter from the Morris County Republican said "the U.S. is borrowing approximately $2.52 for every ...

Source: NJ.com
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06/02/12
Thompson steps up pressure on Berryessa

Subcommittee Chairman Rodney Frelinghuysen, a New Jersey Republican ... oversight of the actions at Lake Berryessa specifically,” Frelinghuysen said. Rep. Peter Visclosky, an Indiana Democrat, agreed. “I expect the Bureau of Reclamation to take ...

Source: Napa Valley Register
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06/02/12
White House threatens to veto energy spending bill

...Yucca. Debate on amendments begins today and is expected to stretch into next week, House leadership aides say. Rep. Rodney Frelinghuysen (R-N.J.), who chairs the Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, said members and staff had to

Source: EcoEarth News
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06/02/12
Thompson steps up pressure on Berryessa

...of Reclamation that they’re fixing the problem is no longer enough. We need the matter resolved.” Subcommittee Chairman Rodney Frelinghuysen, a New Jersey Republican, told Thompson that the committee took the concerns seriously. “We take seriously

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06/01/12
Congress split over San Joaquin River funding in California

“(We will) ensure the Corps gives serious consideration to these concerns, and perhaps conduct additional research, if it is deemed advisable, prior to finalizing its levee vegetation policy,” Rep. Rodney Frelinghuysen, R-N.J., the chair of ...

Source: McClatchy
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06/01/12
Congress split over San Joaquin River funding

“(We will) ensure the Corps gives serious consideration to these concerns, and perhaps conduct additional research, if it is deemed advisable, prior to finalizing its levee vegetation policy,” Rep. Rodney Frelinghuysen, R-N.J., the chair of ...

Source: Fresno Bee
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06/01/12
U.S. House votes to restore funding for Louisiana ecosystem restoration

Rep. Rodney Frelinghuysen, R-N.J., who headed the House Appropriations Subcommittee that wrote the water and energy bill, urged a no vote, saying the Corps doesn't have enough money to make a dent in projects already underway. "It would not be ...

Source: nola.com
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06/01/12
Congress Rips Obama Plan to Shut Nev. Nuclear Waste Site

The bill allocates $25 million to the Yucca Mountain project. That would keep the site functioning, said Rep. Rodney Frelinghuysen, R-N.J. "Research and development activities to support Yucca are permitted," he said. "This will ensure that we ...

Source: NewsMax.com
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06/01/12
House rejects $27 million cut to $32.1 billion energy/water bill, highlighting GOP split

But senior Republicans and Democrats argued in favor of keeping the bill as it is. Rep. Rodney Frelinghuysen (R-N.J.), who chairs the House Appropriations subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, argued that the committee has "done its work" to ...

Source: Thehill.com
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06/01/12
Few contests in Mendham, Chesters and Washington Township at Tuesday’s primary election

In the 11th District, the one Republican is Rep. Rodney Frelinghuysen of Harding. The unopposed Democrat is John Arvanites of Morristown. The district includes Mendham, Mendham Township and Harding Township.  Morris County Freeholder For three ...

Source: newjerseyhills.com
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06/01/12
Pascrell in the 9th

...back home. And Rothman has been good at it. But North Jersey has another member of Congress on the same committee, Republican Rodney Frelinghuysen. Very different styles, but Frelinghuysen, while currently aligned more to the right, is not a rigid ideol

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06/01/12
Congress split over San Joaquin River funding in California

...and perhaps conduct additional research, if it is deemed advisable, prior to finalizing its levee vegetation policy,” Rep. Rodney Frelinghuysen, R-N.J., the chair of the House energy and water funding panel, assured Matsui. Inevitably, the bill also i

Source: The State
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05/31/12
House members slam Obama on closing Yucca Mountain nuclear waste site

The bill, H.R. 5325, includes $25 million for Yucca Mountain, which Rep. Rodney Frelinghuysen (R-N.J.) said would keep the site useable in the future. House Appropriations Committee ranking member Norm Dicks (D-Wash.) added that he supports that language .

Source: Thehill.com
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05/31/12
Madison woman, daughter of former slaves, turns 106

After reading two letters of congratulations, one from Congressman Rodney Frelinghuysen and Governor Chris Christie, he read the proclamation from the borough and presented her with a bouquet of red roses, while the audience gave her a standing ...

Source: NJ.com
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05/31/12
Boonton, Boonton Township, Montville and Mountain Lakes voters deciding Republican primaries

The winner will face Democrat Joseph Raich in November. Congress Longtime 11th District Congressman Rodney Frelinghuysen, a Republican, is unopposed in the primary, but will face Democrat John Arvanites of Roseland in November. U.S. Senate Republican ...

Source: newjerseyhills.com
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05/31/12
Bloomfield voters will split between districts Tuesday

In District 11, Republican Rodney Frelinghuysen, a Harding Township native, is seeking a ninth term. Democrat John Arvanites, a former Roseland mayor, will challenge him in November. U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell, who currently represents Bloomfield's 10th ...

Source: NorthJersey.com
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05/30/12
Congress split over San Joaquin River funding in California

“(We will) ensure the Corps gives serious consideration to these concerns, and perhaps conduct additional research, if it is deemed advisable, prior to finalizing its levee vegetation policy,” Rep. Rodney Frelinghuysen, R-N.J., the chair of ...

Source: Sacramento Bee
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05/30/12
Watchung marks new dividing line for Montclair's congressional districts

The redrawing of Congressional District lines in Montclair is now complete, and Republican U.S. Rep. Rodney Frelinghuysen will end up representing less of the township than his predecessor, Democratic U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell. But that's little solace to ..

Source: NorthJersey.com
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05/30/12
Cast primary votes Tuesday in Randolph and Mine Hill

Randolph Township remains in the 11th Congessional District, where incumbent Republican Rep. Rodney Frelinghuysen is not being challenged The polls will be open on Tuesday from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. in both Randolph and Mine Hill. Morris County ...

Source: newjerseyhills.com
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05/30/12
Lobbyists dish on their most important contributions to Congress - Same messages, but is it illegal super PAC coordination? - Short week, big money - Not everybody is giving Tampa a pass

...minimum PAC donation is $1,000: http://bit.ly/KWrpYi -- The Nuclear Energy Institute PAC will host a dinner fundraiser with Rep. Rodney Frelinghuysen (R-N.J.) in support of Rep. Mike Simpson (R-Idaho) at 7 p.m. in downtown D.C. A cool $1,000 gets you in

Source: The Politico
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05/30/12
Watchung marks new dividing line for Montclair's congressional districts

...redrawing of Congressional District lines in Montclair is now complete, and Republican U.S. Rep. Rodney Frelinghuysen will end up representing less of the township than his predecessor, Democratic U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell. As part of a redistricting, Mon

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05/29/12
Army chief of staff visits Picatinny Arsenal

Among the group of visitors with Odierno were U.S. Rep. Rodney Frelinghuysen and Dale Ormond, director of the Research, Development and Engineering Command, which is the parent command of Picatinny's Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center.

Source: United States Army
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05/29/12
Morris County elected officials endorse Lance for Congress

Those participating include Congressman Rodney Frelinghuysen, State Senator Tony Bucco, Assemblyman Anthony Bucco, Assemblyman Michael Patrick Carroll, Morris County Freeholder Doug Cabana, Morris County Freeholder Tom Mastrangelo and Morris ...

Source: NJ.com
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05/27/12
Congress hopefuls to appear at forum

In Sussex County, redistricting resulted in Ogdensburg moving from Garrett's district to Republican Rep. Rodney Frelinghuysen's district All of Teaneck was in Rothman's district under the old maps, Zucker said.

Source: New Jersey Herald
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05/27/12
Bill Pascrell, not Steve Rothman, should get Ninth District Congressional seat

Earmarks are mostly dead and discretionary spending is facing gigantic cutbacks. New Jersey still has Rep. Rodney Frelinghuysen (R-11th) on the committee, who exerts more influence anyway. Rothman had a chance to run against Rep. Scott Garrett ...

Source: The Star-Ledger
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05/25/12
Flood Survivor: 'I Want to Go Home'

sending copies of her letter to U.S. Rep. Rodney Frelinghuysen and to Asm. Jay Webber and Asw. BettyLou DeCroce.  “I was so wiped out at that point I felt like I was at the bottom." Cronin recounted. "I wrote a letter and started documenting everything

Source: Patch
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05/25/12
Marine featured at Washington Twp. Memorial Day ceremonies on Saturday

McKlein De Restrepo, who served from 1986 to 1991 with the Fleet Marine Force, Pacific. Honored guests include Congressman Rodney Frelinghuysen, R-11, state and county officials. Ceremonies begain at Noon, Saturday, at the Senior Citizen's ...

Source: newjerseyhills.com
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05/25/12
Mount Tabor Girl Scout promotes the real meaning of Memorial Day

With her were members of the Morris Plains VFW Post 3401 and Congressman Rodney Frelinghuysen, himself a Vietnam veteran. "We showed the kids a video about the cemeteries – Evergreen and Arlington - and the Vietnam Memorial," she said. "The kids were rea

Source: NorthJersey.com
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05/23/12
In News 12 debate in Teaneck, Pascrell hounds Rothman on decision not to face Garrett

He asked Pascrell if he felt so impassioned on the subject why he didn’t himself move to challenge U.S. Rep. Rodney Frelinghuysen. “Wow,” said Pascrell. “Mr. Pascrell did not have to move," said Rothman. "More of his district went to ...

Source: PolitickerNJ.com
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05/22/12
Here We Go Again: House Proposes Slashing International Family Planning Programs and Reinstating Global Gag Rule

The earlier version incorrectly identified Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro as a representative from New York ... (with Republican Representatives Charlie Dent (PA) and Rodney Frelinghuysen (NJ) crossing the aisle to support all three).

Source: RH Reality Check
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