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By DMUAdmin News & Releases Nicholas J. Sacco Sandra Cunningham

20 May: Senate Approves Sacco/Cunningham Measure To Increase Access To Region’s Ports, Boost Jobs

TRENTON – The full Senate today approved a measure sponsored by Senators Nicholas J. Sacco and Sandra B. Cunningham calling for a plan of action to ensure that the Port of New York and New Jersey remains a major destination point for worldwide cargo by addressing shipping clearance limitations at the Bayonne Bridge.

“Without action to address this issue, the region stands to lose roughly 270,000 jobs generated by the Port of New York and New Jersey” said Sen. Sacco (D-Bergen/Hudson). “If we don’t ease the restricted shipping access at the Bayonne Bridge, New Jersey will face a huge competitive disadvantage that would have far-reaching implications on our economy.”

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Senator Cunningham with Senator Sacco
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By DMUAdmin News & Releases Nicholas J. Sacco Sandra Cunningham

18 Mar: Sacco/Cunningham Measure Aims To Increase Access To Region’s Ports, Boost Jobs

TRENTON – The Senate Transportation Committee today approved a measure sponsored by Senators Nicholas J. Sacco and Sandra B. Cunningham calling for a plan of action to ensure that the Port of New York and New Jersey remains a major destination point for worldwide cargo by addressing shipping clearance limitations at the Bayonne Bridge.

“Without action to address this issue, the region stands to lose roughly 270,000 jobs generated by the Port of New York and New Jersey” said Sen. Sacco (D-Bergen/Hudson). “If we don’t ease the restricted shipping access at the Bayonne Bridge, New Jersey will face a huge competitive disadvantage that would have far-reaching implications on our economy.”

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By DMUAdmin Joseph Vitale News & Releases

15 Jun: Vitale Resolution Calling For National Universal Health Care Advances

TRENTON – Senator Joseph F. Vitale, D-Middlesex, and Chairman of the Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee, issued the following statement today on the passage, by a vote of 6-2, with 2 abstentions, of his resolution, a Senate Committee Substitute for SR-47 and SR-100, calling for federal enactment of the “United States National Health Insurance Act,” a measure which would set up single-payer not-for-profit universal health care nationally:

“If you were to build the perfect health care system, ensuring that all people have access to appropriate, quality health coverage, our current national model wouldn’t even be under consideration. We waste far too much money on executive perks and needlessly complex administration, taking funds away form where they should be spent – on direct care.

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Senator Ronald L. Rice (D-Essex)
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By DMUAdmin News & Releases Ronald L. Rice

15 Jun: Senator Rice Calls For National Universal Health Coverage

TRENTON – Senator Ronald L. Rice, D-Essex, and a member of the Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee and Chairman of the Legislative Black Caucus, issued the following statement today regarding the Committee’s approval, by a vote of 6-2, with 2 abstentions, of a Senate Committee Substitute for SR-47 and SR-100, his resolution calling on Congress to enact universal health insurance coverage in the United States:

“As folks around New Jersey are struggling to make ends meet, the high cost of health care is leaving many people without options. Particularly in urban areas, where unemployment is rampant, people are foregoing regular doctor’s check-ups and basic preventive care until they become so sick that they need to go to the emergency room.

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By DMUAdmin Loretta Weinberg News & Releases

15 Jun: Weinberg Calls On Congress To Enact Universal Health Care

TRENTON – Senator Loretta Weinberg, D-Bergen, and Vice Chairwoman of the Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee, issued the following statement on Committee approval by a vote of 6-2, with 2 abstentions of her resolution, a Senate Committee Substitute for SR-47 and SR-100, which would call on Congress and the President to enact H.R. 676, the “United States National Health Insurance Act” to establish universal health care in our country:

“Nationally, we spend more than $3 trillion each year on health care in the United States. Of that, approximately $660 billion – more than 20 times the State Budget for FY 2010 – is spent on corporate profits, health executives’ salaries, stock options, advertizing, marketing, and the cost of paperwork.

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