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June 10, 2008 New Jersey, young companies often benefit from earmarks

Scott Garrett, William Pascrell Jr., Donald M. Payne, Steven Rothman and Albio Sires, and Sens. Lautenberg and Menendez. Garrett is a Republican, ...

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Source: Vineland Daily Journal, NJ


May 06, 2008 Paterson Muslim leader fights deportation

US Rep. William Pascrell (D-8th Dist.) has written a letter to the judge calling the imam "a gentleman who's had a tremendous positive influence. ...

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Source: The Star-Ledger - NJ.com, NJ


March 22, 2008 Weak link in airport security revealed

"Anybody can take things into those cargo holds," warned Rep. William Pascrell (D-8th Dist.), a member of the House Homeland Security Committee who ...

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Source: The Star-Ledger - NJ.com, NJ


March 01, 2008 Report: NJ Muslim leader facing deportation

Qatanani's mosque has hosted interfaith gatherings that have drawn Gov. Jon S. Corzine and Rep. William Pascrell Jr., among other political leaders.

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Source: Newsday, NY


March 01, 2008 Report: NJ Muslim Leader Facing Deportation

Qatanani's mosque has hosted interfaith gatherings that have drawn Gov. Jon S. Corzine and Rep. William Pascrell Jr., among other political leaders.

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Source: WNBC, NY


February 27, 2008 Airport screeners safer from reprisals

Hawley's action came after he was grilled at a hearing last fall by Rep. William Pascrell (D-8th Dist.), a House Homeland Security committee member who was ...

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Source: The Star-Ledger - NJ.com, NJ


January 03, 2008 Getting Away With Murder

On September 6, 2007, Rep. William Pascrell of New Jersey, acting on behalf of Mark Parsons' brother — whose own 2005 FOIA request received an ...

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Source: New York Sun, NY


November 14, 2007 TSA chief promises to protect screeners who blow the whistle

"I think it's a fine suggestion," said Hawley, responding to inquiries about protecting TSA workers from US Rep. William Pascrell (D-8th Dist.). ...

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Source: The Star-Ledger - NJ.com, NJ


November 11, 2007 Quest ventures into India's laboratory test market

Rep. William Pascrell Jr., D-Paterson, held both positions on the North American Free Trade Agreement with Mexico and Canada in the '90s. ...

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Source: NorthJersey.com, NJ


October 23, 2007 House approves bill that makes Paterson's falls a national park

A bill to establish the Great Falls of Paterson as a national park passed the House of Representatives yesterday in what its sponsor, Rep. William Pascrell ...

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Source: The Star-Ledger - NJ.com, NJ


October 22, 2007 House OKs bill to make Paterson's Great Falls national park

The federal legislation passed today was introduced by Rep. William Pascrell Jr. (D-8th Dist.), a leading Falls advocate who has estimated the park - built ...

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Source: NJ Blog, New Jersey


October 16, 2007 TSA head grilled on whistleblower cases

Kip Hawley, the head of TSA, told Rep. William Pascrell (D-8th Dist.) he was "not familiar'' with specific cases listed by the congressman, including the ...

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Source: The Star-Ledger - NJ.com


October 16, 2007 Security chief shows whistleblower support

... Kip Hawley insisted his agency encourages its employees to come forward about problems, despite sharp skepticism from Rep. William Pascrell (D-8th Dist. ...

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Source: The Star-Ledger - NJ.com, NJ


September 23, 2007 Cost concerns stall digital media tax break

A week later, NBC's lobbyist William Pascrell III said the company would soon announce a plan to move a "significant" number of digital media jobs to New ...

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Source: NorthJersey.com, NJ


September 18, 2007 Jump-start for a new park

Rep. William Pascrell (D-8th Dist.) continues to press legislation to establish the Great Falls as a national park. His bill was passed by a House ...

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Source: The Star-Ledger - NJ.com, NJ


July 18, 2007 State gets extra $9M for homeland security

Rep. William Pascrell (D-8th Dist.) said the grant increases, to be announced today, are a positive development in light of the continuing terrorist threat. ...

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Source: Newark Star Ledger


July 18, 2007 NJ expected to get $91M in homeland security funds

Rep. William Pascrell (D-8th Dist.) said the grant increases, to be announced today, are a positive development in light of the continuing terrorist threat. ...

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Source: Newark Star Ledger,  USA


July 17, 2007 NJ gets boost in homeland security grants

Rep. William Pascrell (D-8th Dist.) said today the grant increases, to be announced tomorrow, are a positive development in light of the continuing ...

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Source: Newark Star Ledger,  USA


May 15, 2007 House Increases Money for Police Program

"There is nothing like the presence of a police officer," said Rep. William Pascrell, DN.J. "It is not only a deterrent to crime, but it is at the very ...

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Source: FOX News


May 15, 2007 House increases money for police program

"There is nothing like the presence of a police officer," said Rep. William Pascrell, DN.J. "It is not only a deterrent to crime, but it is at the very ...

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Source: New Hope Courier, OK


April 26, 2007 AP NewsBreak: Bush OKs storm aid for NJ

... of New Jersey families and business owners have endured incredible losses and stress during the last 11 days," said New Jersey Rep. William Pascrell. ...

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Source: amNewYork, New York


April 26, 2007 Bush OKs Storm Aid For New Jersey

... of New Jersey families and business owners have endured incredible losses and stress during the last 11 days," said New Jersey Rep. William Pascrell. ...

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Source: myfoxny.com, NY


April 26, 2007 Bush OKs Storm Aid For New Jersey

... of New Jersey families and business owners have endured incredible losses and stress during the last 11 days," said New Jersey Rep. William Pascrell. ...

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Source: 6abc.com


April 26, 2007 AP NewsBreak: Bush OKs storm aid for NJ

... of New Jersey families and business owners have endured incredible losses and stress during the last 11 days," said New Jersey Rep. William Pascrell. ...

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Source: Newsday, NY


April 26, 2007 Bush OKs Storm Aid for 6 NJ Counties

US Rep. William Pascrell, D-Paterson, said help for local governments also is needed. "Municipalities all over the state are operating beyond their budget ...

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Source: 6abc.com, PA


April 26, 2007 Bush OKs storm aid for NJ

... of New Jersey families and business owners have endured incredible losses and stress during the last 11 days,'' said New Jersey Rep. William Pascrell. ...

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Source: New Brunswick Home News Tribune, NJ


April 19, 2007 Friends call Gut Jersey's finest

Among those scheduled to speak are US Rep. William Pascrell of Paterson; state Sen. John Girgenti; Paterson Mayor Jose "Joey" Torres (or a representative); ...

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Source: NorthJersey.com, NJ


March 08, 2007 House backs funding to fix sewage systems

William J. Pascrell Jr., DN.J., a chief sponsor of the legislation. Rep. David L. Camp of Michigan, a Republican sponsor, said many of the sewage systems in ...

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Source: Worcester Telegram, MA


March 06, 2007 Feds OK razing of Alexander Hamilton site

Pascrell, who petitioned HUD to approve Paterson's application, said the buildings, particularly one ghost-like, vacant high-rise, are people's first ...

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Source: NorthJersey.com, NJ


February 16, 2007 County appoints Pascrell

PATERSON — The Passaic County Board of Chosen Freeholders unanimously re-appointed William Pascrell III as county counsel by resolution at their January 23 ...

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Source: West Milford Messenger


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