February 2008
CHILDREN’S DEFENSE FUND ACTION COUNCIL NAMES REP. ANDREWS AMONG THE “BEST REPRESENTATIVES FOR CHILDREN”
(February 28, 2008)
REP. ANDREWS BACKS PLAN TO INVEST IN RENEWABLE ENERGY, CREATE NEW JOBS
(February 28, 2008)
Rep. Andrews Continues Fighting FAA Airspace Plan
(February 26, 2008)
Rep Andrews Votes for Bill to Address Rising College Prices & Remove Other Barriers to College Enrollment
(February 11, 2008)
January 2008
REP. ANDREWS BACKS BIPARTISAN ECONOMIC STIMULUS PLAN
(January 29, 2008)
Rep. Rob Andrews' Statement on State of the Union Address
(January 28, 2008)
REP. ANDREWS VOTES TO SUPPORT CHILDREN’S HEALTH CARE, ATTEMPT TO OVERRIDE PRESIDENT’S VETO
(January 25, 2008)
Andrews Talks Finances to Seniors
(January 24, 2008)
REP. ANDREWS TOUTS LEGISLATION TO MAKE WORK SAFER FOR MINERS
(January 17, 2008)
REP. ANDREWS BACKS PLAN TO STRENGTHEN MILITARY, SUPPORT OUR TROOPS
(January 16, 2008)
Rep. Andrews Optimistic for 2008
(January 9, 2008)
December 2007
REP. ANDREWS BACKS LANDMARK ENERGY LEGISLATION: Signed Into Law
(December 19, 2007)
Rep. Andrews Mortgage Legislation Serves as Basis for Recent Bipartisan Law to Help Homeowners:
(December 19, 2007)
REP. ANDREWS BACKS PLAN TO MAKE TOYS SAFER, PROTECT CONSUMERS
(December 19, 2007)
REP. ANDREWS BACKS PLAN TO STRENGTHEN MILITARY, SUPPORT OUR TROOPS Bill Gives Troops a Pay Raise, Improves Military Readiness
(December 12, 2007)
Rep. Andrews Opposes Cuts to Homeland Security Programs to keep First Responders Fully Equipped
(December 11, 2007)
Rep. Andrews is the First to Volunteer to Donate DNA to an Important Genetic Study
(December 5, 2007)
REP. ANDREWS HOLDS 17th ANNUAL PEARL HARBOR COMMEMORATION
(December 4, 2007)
House Passes Critical Water Bill
(December 3, 2007)
November 2007
Rep. Andrews Fights for Lower Cost Home Heating
(November 28, 2007)
Rep. Andrews Introduces Bill to Further the Protection of Women’s Rights
(November 27, 2007)
Rep. Andrews Makes a Move to Cosponsor a Bill that will Preserve Vital U.S. Battlefields
(November 26, 2007)
Rep Andrews and Rep Sestak Continue to Fight the FAA’s Airspace Redesign Plan
(November 21, 2007)
Education and Labor Committee Helps many go to College by Passing the College Opportunity and Affordability Act of 2007.
(November 20, 2007)
Rep. Andrews Supports Legislation to Protect Homeowners
(November 19, 2007)
Rep. Andrews Touts Recent Efforts to Improve Head Start Early Childhood Education Program
(November 14, 2007)
House Passes Historic Civil Rights Legislation to End Employment Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation
(November 13, 2007)
Rep. Rob Andrews Continues Fighting the Delaware River Dredging Project; Publicly Asks Army Corps to uphold Gov’s Deal that Dredge Spoils NOT be Dumped in New Jersey
(November 7, 2007)
Rep. Andrews Touts Legislation that will Assist Workers Affected by International Trade; Extending Healthcare Coverage, Providing Advance Notice of Layoffs
(November 5, 2007)
Rep Andrews Supports Legislation to Make Work Safer for Miners
(November 2, 2007)
October 2007
Rep. Andrews Touts Recent Recognition of National Bullying Prevention Awareness
(October 28, 2007)
Rep. Andrews Recognizes South Jersey Company for Receiving Federal Grant to Improve Law Enforcement Communications
(October 26, 2007)
Rep. Andrews and House Labor Committee Pass Historic Legislation to End Employment Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation
(October 18, 2007)
HOUSE PASSES ANDREWS’ MORTGAGE CANCELLATION ACT
(October 5, 2007)
Rep. Rob Andrews Vows to Investigate Corruption in Iraq
(October 4, 2007)
College Cost Reduction Act is Enacted into Law: Making College More Affordable for Students
(October 3, 2007)
September 2007
House Transportation Subcommittee Agrees to Delay FAA Plan
(September 28, 2007)
Rep Andrews Praises Recent Passage of Iran Counter-Proliferation Act of 2007
(September 27, 2007)
Rep. AndrewsPraises Landmark Lobbying & Ethics Law
(September 24, 2007)
Rep. Andrews Fights to Improve No Child Left Behind Law
(September 21, 2007)
Rep. Andrews Ensures That Workers’ Bargaining Rights Made Clear in Legislation Passed by House Labor Committee
(September 20, 2007)
Rep. Andrews Reacts to General Petraeus’ Testimony on Iraq
(September 14, 2007)
Rep. Andrews Backs Bill to Make College More Affordable
(September 13, 2007)
ON SIXTH ANNIVERSARY OF 9/11, REP. ANDREWS HAILS NEW LAW TO PROTECT AMERICA FROM TERRORISM
(September 11, 2007)
Rep. Andrews conducts HELP Subcommittee Hearing on the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (HR 2015).
(September 6, 2007)
President Touts Rep. Andrews’ Mortgage Cancellation Relief Act in Recent Speech
(September 5, 2007)
August 2007
Rep. AndrewsResponds to the President's Remarks about Iraq
(August 23, 2007)
REP. ANDREWS BACKS PLAN TO SUPPORT OUR TROOPS, IMPROVE MILITARY READINESS
(August 17, 2007)
REP. ANDREWS SUPPORTS NEW ETHICS BILL, MAKING GOVERNMENT MORE TRANSPARENT
(August 16, 2007)
REP. ANDREWS BACKS BILL TO PROVIDE HEALTH CARE TO 11 MILLION CHILDREN, STRENGTHEN MEDICARE
(August 9, 2007)
REP. ANDREWS SUPPORTS NEW ENERGY INDEPENDENCE PLAN
(August 7, 2007)
REP. ANDREWS BACKS STRONG, COMPREHENSIVE LEGISLATION TO MAKE AMERICA SAFER
(August 1, 2007)
July 2007
Rep. Andrews Votes for Bill to Restore Worker’s Rights to Challenge Pay Discrimination Claims
(July 31, 2007)
REP. ANDREWS BACKS BILL TO SUPPORT FAMILY FARMERS, INVEST IN RENEWABLE ENERGY, FIGHT HUNGER
(July 31, 2007)
Rep Andrews Supports Bill To Provide Access to Health Care for Two Million Uninsured Americans, Make College More Affordable
(July 27, 2007)
Rep Andrews Fights to Extend Collective Bargaining Rights to Public Safety Workers
(July 26, 2007)
REP. ANDREWS PRAISES MINIMUM WAGE INCREASE
(July 25, 2007)
REP. ANDREWS VOTES TO CHANGE DIRECTION IN IRAQ:House Backs Measure to Responsibly Redeploy American Troops
(July 20, 2007)
Rep. Andrews Votes for Single Largest Investment in College Aid since GI Bill:Bill Would Boost Scholarships and Reduce Loan Costs at No New Taxpayer Expense
(July 19, 2007)
REP. ANDREW SUPPORTS LEGISLATION TO EASE PASSPORT BACKLOG
(July 18, 2007)
REP ROB ANDREWS CHAIRS HEARING ON THE PAUL WELLSTONE MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION EQUITY ACT OF 2007
(July 10, 2007)
Rep Andrews Statement on the Recent Commutation of Scooter Libby Prison Sentence
(July 9, 2007)
REP ANDREWS VOTES TO PROTECT ENVIRONMENT, REDUCE GLOBAL WARMING
(July 9, 2007)
Rep Andrews Honors Those Who Have Fought to Preserve Our Country's Independence
(July 4, 2007)
Rep Andrews and South Jersey Residents Express Concerns over FAA Airspace Plan
(July 3, 2007)
Rep Andrews One of Three Local Lawmakers Who Disclosed Earmark Requests
(July 2, 2007)
June 2007
House Passes Andrews Language Ordering Feasibility Study of Iran Gasoline Quarantine
(June 27, 2007)
Rep Andrews Fights Taxpayer Waste in the Tongass
(June 27, 2007)
Congressman Andrews Says President Wrong To Veto Stem Cell Research
(June 26, 2007)
House Committee Passes Huge Increase in College Financial Aid
(June 20, 2007)
Supreme Court Decision Threatens Employee's Civil Rights
(June 19, 2007)
Iran's Influence Extends to Our Hemisphere
(June 18, 2007)
Rep. Andrews Convinces FAA to Hold South Jersey Meeting on Airspace Redesign
(June 13, 2007)
Private Security Guards Central to Homeland Security
(June 12, 2007)
Some Homeowners Lose More Than Just Their Homes
(June 11, 2007)
HELP Subcommittee Seeks Healthcare Solutions
(June 6, 2007)
Minimum Wage Workers Get Long Overdue Raise
(June 5, 2007)
Section 8 Amendment Protects Low-Income Tenants
(June 4, 2007)
May 2007
House Passes Andrews-Saxton Plan to Secure US Military Bases
(May 30, 2007)
House Approves Vital Funds for Nuclear Nonproliferation
(May 29, 2007)
House Approves Andrews Plan to Require Defense Department to ‘Go Green’
(May 28, 2007)
Congress Passes Fiscally Responsible Budget without Raising Taxes
(May 23, 2007)
A Call for Peace and Tolerance
(May 22, 2007)
House Passes Bill to Improve Access to Quality Student Loans
(May 21, 2007)
House Passes Iraq Bill to Require Accountability and Bring Troops Home
(May 16, 2007)
HELP Subcommittee Holds Hearing on Protecting Workers’ Rights
(May 15, 2007)
House Passes Andrews Amendment to Protect Volunteer First Responders
(May 14, 2007)
House Passes Long-Overdue Bill to Improve Head Start
(May 9, 2007)
HELP Subcommittee Addresses Retirement Security
(May 8, 2007)
House Passes Bill to Improve Corporate Accountability
(May 7, 2007)
House Passes Legislation to Protect Workers from Genetic Discrimination
(May 2, 2007)
Rep. Andrews Applauds Move to Grant 1st Congressional District Residents Federal Disaster Assistance
(May 1, 2007)
April 2007
Iraq Oversight Committee Barred from Hearing Soldier’s Testimony
(April 30, 2007)
FAA Plan to Reroute Planes Over South Jersey is a Colossal Mistake
(April 25, 2007)
Rep. Andrews Statement on Supreme Court’s Late Term Abortion Ruling
(April 24, 2007)
Forest Service Should Reject Logging Plan for Tongass National Forest
(April 23, 2007)
Rep. Andrews Statement on Virginia Tech Shootings
(April 18, 2007)
This Earth Day, Congress is Preparing to Take Action on Global Warming
(April 17, 2007)
Remember the Holocaust, Take Action on Darfur
(April 16, 2007)
Working to Reduce the Tax Burden on Middle Class Families
(April 11, 2007)
Rep. Andrews Introduces Legislation to Provide Worker Safety Protections to State, County and Municipal Employees
(April 10, 2007)
Rep. Andrews Takes a Stand Against Hate Crimes
(April 9, 2007)
House Committee Backs Andrews Measure Condemning Iranian Seizure of British Sailors
(April 4, 2007)
House Passes Budget that Restores Fiscal Responsibility
(April 3, 2007)
House Acts to Fix Nation’s Broken Military and Veterans’ Healthcare Systems
(April 2, 2007)
March 2007
Rep. Andrews Helps Increase Funding for Critical Children’s Healthcare Program
(March 28, 2007)
Rep. Andrews Opposes Plan to Reroute Planes over South Jersey Neighborhoods
(March 27, 2007)
Rep. Andrews’ Legislation Restores a Worker’s Right to Organize and Collectively Bargain
(March 26, 2007)
Rep. Andrews Backs Plan to Redeploy U.S. Troops in Iraq
(March 21, 2007)
HELP Subcommittee Explores Solutions to National Healthcare Crisis
(March 20, 2007)
House Votes to Improve Freedom of Information Act
(March 19, 2007)
Walter Reed Scandal Shows Administration’s Misplaced Priorities
(March 14, 2007)
Dredging Project Wrong for Delaware River Port, Economy, and Environment
(March 13, 2007)
Rep. Andrews Questions Fed Chairman Bernanke on Economic Outlook
(March 12, 2007)
House Approves Plan to Protect Rights of Working Americans
(March 7, 2007)
Update Your Computer for Changes in Daylight Savings Time
(March 6, 2007)
Congress Takes Steps to Reduce Threat of Nuclear Terrorism
(March 5, 2007)
February 2007
Report from my Trip to Iraq
(February 28, 2007)
Rep. Andrews Backs Resolution to Oppose Troop Escalation in Iraq
(February 21, 2007)
City of Camden Faces Enormous Hardships, but also Holds Great Potential
(February 20, 2007)
Diplomacy and International Cooperation the Right Way to End Iranian Nuclear Program
(February 19, 2007)
Employee Free Choice Act Supports Middle-Class Workers
(February 14, 2007)
Message from Congressman Andrews on Black History Month
(February 13, 2007)
President’s Budget Leaves Ill-Advised Dredging Project Unfunded
(February 12, 2007)
Hearing Demonstrates Need to Protect Workers from Genetic Discrimination
(February 7, 2007)
President’s Budget Fails to Foster Jobs, Economic Growth
(February 6, 2007)
Rep Andrews Votes for Joint Funding Resolution
(February 5, 2007)
January 2007
Rep. Andrews Responds to State of the Union
(January 31, 2007)
GAO Releases VX Report
(January 30, 2007)
Technology Growth Key to New Jersey’s Future
(January 29, 2007)
Rep. Andrews Named Chair of Health, Employment, Labor and Pensions (H.E.L.P.) Subcommittee
(January 24, 2007)
Rep. Andrews Votes to Invest in Renewable Energy, End Giveaways to Big Oil
(January 23, 2007)
House Keeps Promise to Cut Student Loan Rates
(January 22, 2007)
Rep. Andrews Opposes Escalation of War, Named to House Panel that will Investigate Iraq
(January 17, 2007)
House Votes to Expand Stem Cell Research
(January 16, 2007)
Rep. Andrews Backs Plan to Lower Medicare Prescription Drug Prices
(January 15, 2007)
Martin Luther King Day Message
(January 15, 2007)
After 9 Long Years, House Passes Minimum Wage Increase
(January 12, 2007)
Victory for Common Sense and Environment: Plan to Dump VX Byproduct in Delaware River is Withdrawn
(January 10, 2007)
New Majority Begins Ambitious Agenda This Week
(January 9, 2007)
New House Rules Make Much-Needed Changes
(January 8, 2007)
2007 Brings Challenges and Opportunities
(January 3, 2007)
National Security Questions Answered in Lucent-Alcatel Merger
(January 2, 2007)
Equal Rights Amendment Should Be a Priority for 110th Congress
(January 1, 2007)
December 2006
EPA Proposes Cutting Restrictions on Airborne Lead Pollution
(December 19, 2006)
Rather than just Screen Cargo, US Must Secure Loose Nukes
(December 18, 2006)
Iraq Study Group Does Not Go Far Enough with Solutions
(December 13, 2006)
Rep. Andrews Remembers Lessons of Attack at Pearl Harbor
(December 12, 2006)
Offshore Drilling Is Not a Solution for US Energy Problems
(December 11, 2006)
Rep. Andrews Unveils Plan for Iraq: It is Time for Iraqis to Secure Their Country
(December 6, 2006)
November 2006
Fiscal Responsibility Should Be a Top Priority for New Congress
(November 29, 2006)
Child Protection Vital to Disaster Relief Efforts
(November 28, 2006)
Washington Post Article on Important Initiative to Help Prevent Nuclear 9/11
(November 27, 2006)
Rep Andrews Questions Pentagon and State Department Officials on Iraq
(November 22, 2006)
Pentagon Must Justify Questionable Iraq Contract
(November 21, 2006)
Thanksgiving Message from Congressman Andrews
(November 20, 2006)
Rep. Andrews Statement on the Resignation of Secretary Rumsfeld
(November 15, 2006)
Rep Andrews Addresses Crisis at New Jersey’s Wildlife Refuges
(November 14, 2006)
Star Ledger Editorial Opposes Dumping VX in Delaware River
(November 13, 2006)
Rep. Andrews Calls for Hearings into Pentagon Failure to Track Weapons in Iraq
(November 8, 2006)
Administration Must Disclose What it Knew about Canadian Mistakenly Detained and Tortured
(November 7, 2006)
Rep. Andrews Helps Secure $350,000 for Rutgers Camden Technology Campus
(November 6, 2006)
States Stand to Lose Billions in Education Funding
(November 1, 2006)
October 2006
Rep. Andrews Calls on Gov. Rendell to Let DRPA Meet
(October 31, 2006)
Reducing an Unfair Tax Burden on the Middle Class
(October 30, 2006)
Money to Iraq is Important, but Smart Policy Should Follow
(October 25, 2006)
Army Plan to Dump VX in Delaware River Delayed
(October 24, 2006)
Pentagon Must Ensure Dumped Munitions Do Not Pose Health Threat
(October 23, 2006)
Protecting our Children from Violence at School
(October 18, 2006)
Doing More to Prevent a Nuclear 9/11
(October 17, 2006)
President Leaves Veterans Behind in Time of War
(October 16, 2006)
U.S. Should Push for North Korean Sanctions in Wake of Nuclear Test
(October 11, 2006)
Rep. Andrews Statement on Former Rep. Mark Foley
(October 10, 2006)
Rutgers Breaks Ground for Law School Addition
(October 9, 2006)
Andrews Opposes Unconstitutional Wiretapping Bill (Video)
(October 4, 2006)
Congress to Drastically Cut New Jersey’s HIV/AIDS Funding
(October 3, 2006)
Rep. Andrews to Speak at Dominican-American National Conference
(October 2, 2006)
September 2006
7 Million Americans to Lose Prescription Drug Coverage
(September 27, 2006)
Rep. Andrews Speaks Out on Iran’s Nuclear Program
(September 26, 2006)
Voter ID Bill Restricts Citizens’ Right to Vote
(September 25, 2006)
Military Commissions Should Uphold the Law
(September 19, 2006)
Rep. Andrews Praises Creation of New African-American Library
(September 18, 2006)
Congress Must Investigate Health Problems of 9/11 Responders
(September 11, 2006)
House Bans Slaughter of Horses
(September 10, 2006)
Congress Has Neglected Deficit, Energy Prices
(September 6, 2006)
Andrews Opposes Bill Endangering First Responders
(September 5, 2006)
Congress Receives Dismal Grade on Darfur
(September 4, 2006)
August 2006
Statement On The One-Year Anniversary Of Hurricane Katrina
(August 29, 2006)
Iran’s Defiance Demands Strong Action By International Community
(August 28, 2006)
Administration Should Halt Wiretapping Program In Light Of Recent Court Ruling
(August 23, 2006)
Rep Andrews Earns Top Grade From Human Rights Group For Effort To End Darfur Genocide
(August 22, 2006)
Organization Helps Foster Peace Through Sports Education
(August 21, 2006)
Rep Andrews Statement On Airline Terror Plot
(August 16, 2006)
Citizens Call On Army To Delay VX Plan
(August 15, 2006)
House Bill Helps Expand Homeownership For All Americans
(August 14, 2006)
House Armed Services Committee Holds Hearing On Guantanamo Detainees
(August 9, 2006)
Rep. Andrews Introduces Bill To End Oil And Gas Price Gouging
(August 8, 2006)
US-Israel Energy Cooperation Act Passes House
(August 7, 2006)
Fiscal Irresponsibility Continues In The House
(August 2, 2006)
UN Resolution Holds Iran Accountable, Sets Firm Deadline
(August 1, 2006)
July 2006
New House Pension Bill Usurps Rules, Hurts Home State Company
(July 31, 2006)
U.S. Must Stand With Israel In Fight Against Terrorism
(July 27, 2006)
President's Stem Cell Veto Denies Hope to Millions of Suffering Americans
(July 26, 2006)
Your Gas Prices Are Too High – Here’s One Reason Why…
(July 25, 2006)
Congress Must Raise National Minimum Wage
(July 24, 2006)
Iran Not Acting In Good Faith, Time For UN To Resolve Crisis
(July 20, 2006)
Homeland Security Funds Should Be Based On Risk
(July 19, 2006)
U.S. Should Take Immediate Action To End Violence In Darfur
(July 18, 2006)
Congress Passes Voting Rights Act
(July 17, 2006)
Andrews Amendment Ends Restrictions On US-Taiwan Relations
(July 12, 2006)
Bill Passage Protects Delaware River From Oil Spills
(July 11, 2006)
Andrews Amendment Strengthens Federal Employees’ Rights
(July 10, 2006)
Rep Andrews Urges Sanctions If North Korean Missile Launches Do Not End
(July 7, 2006)
June 2006
Fourth of July Message From Congressman Andrews
(June 30, 2006)
House Committee Votes To Withold Funds For Diplomatic Relations With Libya
(June 28, 2006)
U.S. Should Support Its Poor And Homeless Veterans
(June 27, 2006)
Rep Andrews Calls For Airline Pension Relief
(June 23, 2006)
Students Should Consolidate Loans By July 1
(June 21, 2006)
Andrews Amendment Stops Abuse Of Toy Model Industry
(June 15, 2006)
Andrews Amendment Creates Cold War Victory Medal For Veterans
(June 14, 2006)
Rep. Andrews Responds To The Death Of Al-Zarqawi
(June 13, 2006)
Provision Puts Injured Victims’ Rights At Risk
(June 12, 2006)
Rep. Andrews Demands That Libya Fulfill Its Promises
(June 9, 2006)
Rep Andrews Secures Funding For Firefighter Programs
(June 8, 2006)
Rep. Andrews Responds To Proposed Talks With Iran
(June 2, 2006)
House Passes Andrews Amendment To Help Prevent Nuclear 9/11
(June 1, 2006)
May 2006
Success! Andrews Provision Stops Army’s VX Proposal
(May 30, 2006)
Andrews Proposal Would Secure Veterans’ Personal Information Lost in Recent Burglary
(May 25, 2006)
Success! House Passes Andrews-Chabot Amendment To End Logging Subsidies In Tongass National Forest
(May 24, 2006)
Rep. Andrews Expresses Outrage At NSA Domestic Surveillance Program
(May 23, 2006)
Rep Andrews Reacts To President’s Plan To Send National Guard To Mexican Border
(May 22, 2006)
House Votes To Preserve Revolving Door From Lawmaker To Lobbyist
(May 17, 2006)
Rep. Andrews Votes Against Unbalanced Campaign Reform
(May 16, 2006)
Andrews Amendment Requires Army To Ensure There Is No Health Impact From Dumped Munitions
(May 12, 2006)
Rep Andrews Fights Logging Plan In Tongass National Forest
(May 10, 2006)
Rep. Andrews Calls On Pennsylvania To Stop Wasting Taxpayer Dollars On Dredging Project
(May 9, 2006)
Rep. Andrews’ Amendment Requires Accountability For Progress In Iraq
(May 2, 2006)
Rep. Andrews Proposes International Gasoline Embargo On Iran
(May 1, 2006)
April 2006
Rep. Andrews Supports Uncensored Scientific Debate Over Global Warming
(April 28, 2006)
Rep. Rob Andrews Responds To Iranian President’s Claim That Israel Is A Fake Regime
(April 27, 2006)
Rep. Andrews Addresses Growing Threat From Iran
(April 26, 2006)
Rep. Andrews Speaks At Annual National Fire And Emergency Services Dinner
(April 20, 2006)
Rep. Andrews Calls On President To Explain His Role In Intelligence Leak
(April 18, 2006)
Rep. Andrews Passes Legislation To Help Medical Students And Public Service Employees With Student Loans
(April 13, 2006)
Rep. Andrews Fights For Education Funding
(April 11, 2006)
Rep. Andrews Prevents Funding For Wasteful Dredging Project
(April 10, 2006)
Rep. Andrews Pushes Lobby Reform In The House
(April 7, 2006)
Rep. Andrews Joins With Senator Menendez To Fight Dumping VX Waste In The Delaware
(April 4, 2006)