Open Congress : News Articles for Sen. Frank Lautenberg [D, NJ]

Hampson honored for service

2008-10-11T00:00:00Z

John F. McKeon, D-Essex, and Assemblywoman Myla Jasey, D-Essex; a citation from US Sen. Frank Lautenberg, an Essex County Freeholderâ€™s resolution and a ...

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Don't forget to register

2008-10-11T00:00:00Z

Former Republican Rep. Dick Zimmer is challenging Democratic Sen. Frank Lautenberg for his US Senate seat. The two are poles apart on the issues and control ...

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Amtrak feeling love after years of criticism

2008-10-11T00:00:00Z

...Amtrak as bloated and inefficient and have demanded it wean itself off public subsidies. But supporters like Sen. Frank Lautenberg, D-N.J., argue no railroad in the world makes a profit and rail deserves federal funding because it helps reduce global wa

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Don't forget to register

2008-10-11T00:00:00Z

...White House isn't the only important contest Nov. 4. Former Republican Rep. Dick Zimmer is challenging Democratic Sen. Frank Lautenberg for his U.S. Senate seat. The two are poles apart on the issues and control of the Senate could be stake. All 13 New

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Gas prices increase Amtrak ridership

2008-10-10T00:00:00Z

Supporters such as Sen. Frank Lautenberg, DN.J., argue that no railroad in the world makes a profit, and say that rail deserves federal funding because it ...

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US Senate race gets radio-active

2008-10-10T00:00:00Z

By Debbie Holtz The NJ 101.5 radio debate scheduled later this month was one Frank Lautenberg quickly agreed to - in fact his campaign was the first to ...

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Philadelphia Inquirer Examines Health Care Issues in New Jersey ...

2008-10-10T00:00:00Z

In a Senate race, incumbent Democratic candidate Sen. Frank Lautenberg has sought to reduce health care costs through the promotion of disease prevention ...

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Libya deposited a "substantial amount" into an account for victims ...

2008-10-10T00:00:00Z

US Sen. Frank Lautenberg (DN.J.) has placed a hold on confirming a US ambassador to Tripoli until the Libyans pay settlements to victims of the 1988 bombing ...

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South Brunswick 'buses' in a SMART idea

2008-10-09T00:00:00Z

Sen. Frank Lautenberg was instrumental in getting the funds to the town, but was unable to attend the ceremony because of the economic crisis talks in ...

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Poll finds Zimmer unknown to voters

2008-10-09T00:00:00Z

...— A new Fairleigh Dickinson University PublicMind poll has Democratic U.S. Sen. Frank Lautenberg maintaining a comfortable lead over his Republican challenger, Dick Zimmer, with many voters not even knowing who the GOP candidate is. The poll, out Wedn

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Amtrak no longer skunk at the party

2008-10-09T00:00:00Z

...criticized Amtrak as bloated and inefficient and have demanded it wean itself off public subsidies. But supporters like Sen. Frank Lautenberg, D-N.J., argue no railroad in the world makes a profit and rail deserves federal funding because it helps redu

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N.J. races focus on health-care costs

2008-10-09T00:00:00Z

...with workers shouldering $3,281 - 27 percent of the total - said the study by Kaiser, a health-care think tank. U.S. Sen. Frank Lautenberg's staff said he has been working to reduce health-care costs by focusing on disease prevention and early treatment

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Amtrak no longer skunk at the party

2008-10-09T00:00:00Z

Dems to the GOP: 'You can't have it both ways'

2008-10-08T00:00:00Z

Like Cryan, Codey said he is disturbed by what he sees as Republican hypocrisy, choosing the attacks his GOP rivals routinely level on Sen. Frank Lautenberg ...

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We've learned nothing during this campaign

2008-10-08T00:00:00Z

I have learned that Sen. Barack Obama was a community organizer. I have learned that McCain and Sen. Frank Lautenberg are/are not too old to run for office. ...

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Poll: Senate candidate Zimmer unknown to voters

2008-10-08T00:00:00Z

TRENTON, NJ (AP) _ A new Fairleigh Dickinson University PublicMind poll has Democratic US Sen. Frank Lautenberg maintaining a comfortable lead over his ...

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Fishman is Lautenberg's choice for US Attorney

2008-10-08T00:00:00Z

... US Attorney is Paul Fishman, a former federal prosecutor who reportedly has the backing of New Jersey's senior United States Senator, Frank Lautenberg. ...

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Lautenberg and Zimmer to debate on radio in October

2008-10-08T00:00:00Z

BY ROBERT SCHWANEBERG US Sen. Frank Lautenberg (DN.J.) and his Republican challenger, former Congressman Dick Zimmer, have agreed to a debate on New Jersey ...

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Poll shows Lautenberg leads in Senate race

2008-10-08T00:00:00Z

...new Fairleigh Dickinson University PublicMind poll has Democratic U.S. Sen. Frank Lautenberg maintaining a comfortable lead over his Republican challenger, Dick Zimmer, with many voters not even knowing who the GOP candidate is. The poll, out today, sho

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Lautenberg, Zimmer agree to second debate on Oct. 29

2008-10-08T00:00:00Z

...Sen. Frank Lautenberg (D-N.J.) and his Republican challenger, former Congressman Dick Zimmer, have agreed to debate on New Jersey 101.5 FM, their two campaigns and the radio station said today. It is the second debate they have scheduled. They previousl

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