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Congressman Rothman welcomed T'Keyah Turnbull, a rising senior at Teaneck High School, to his D.C. office on June 26. T'Keyah was in town for the National Young Leaders Conference. T'Keyah will begin applying to colleges in less than a year and she thanked the Congressman for steps he has taken to make college more affordable.

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On September 16, 2008, Congressman Steve Rothman was honored by ZAKA Rescue and Recovery, a non-governmental organization that conducts rescues, saves lives, and carries out recovery operations in Israel, for his history of leadership on fighting to strengthen the U.S.-Israel relationship throughout his 12-year tenure in Congress.  Pictured (L-R) Mr. Moshe Rosenwasser, Senior Vice President, The Park Avenue Bank; Congressman Rothman; Mr. Yehuda Meshi Zahav, Founder & Chairman, ZAKA Search and Rescue.

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For years, Congressman Rothman has fought for more federal resources to combat gun violence in New Jersey. This Spring, his work finally paid off when the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms announced the opening of a Field Division in Newark. Pictured, Rothman joined Sen. Frank Lautenberg, Rep. Donald Payne, and law enforcement personnel to announce the new office on April 4, 2008.

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Congressman Rothman addresses a crowd at the 2007 Chusok Thanksgiving Festival in Leonia. The annual event, hosted by the Korean-American Association of New Jersey, is comprised of shows and programs that exhibit traditional Korean culture. The Festival was first launched in September of 2002 to celebrate the traditional Korean holiday of Chusok, which is the equivalent of the American holiday of Thanksgiving. 

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Congressman Steve Rothman along with officials from the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and aviation industry officials held a news conference on October 28, 2008, at Teterboro Airport marking the two year anniversary of the "Pledge to the Community" program he helped negotiate in 2006.  Pictured (L-R): Bill DeCota, Director of Aviation at the Post Authority, Former Congressman James Coyne, President of the National Air Transportation Association, Congressman Rothman, Susan Bass Levin, Deputy Director of the Port Authority, Anthony Coscia, Port Authority Chairman, and James Christiansen, President of NetJets.

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Congressman Rothman and Senator Menendez present Teaneck Mayor Elie Y. Katz and Fire Chief Robert Montgomery with a symbolic check for $675,000 in federal grant money they secured for a new fire truck.  The grant, obtained through the Department of Homeland Security's Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program, will improve the township's local emergency preparedness and response capabilities.

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On June 26, Congressman Rothman joined a group of his colleagues on Capitol Hill to announce legislation to reduce oil speculation in the energy markets. Experts agree that speculation is inflating the price of oil, possibly as much as $70 a barrel.

Rothman Votes in Favor of Healthcare Coverage for Millions of U.S. Children in Need, Provides Help to Struggling Middle-Class Families
Wednesday, January 14 2009

New legislation will provide health insurance coverage for 380,000 New Jersey children, 130,000 more than 2008.

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Rothman, Democratic Congress Vote To End Pay Discrimination
Friday, January 09 2009
Congressman Steve Rothman votes in favor of a pair of bills that will equip working women with a greater ability to challenge gender-bias in compensation. H.R. 11, the Lily Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, and H.R. 12, the Paycheck Fairness Act, both passed the U.S. House of Representatives early this afternoon by votes of 247 to 171, and 256 to 163 respectively. 
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Statement of Congressman Steve Rothman on Passage of House Resolution Recognizing Israel’s Right to Defend Itself Against Attacks From Gaza
Friday, January 09 2009
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Rothman Secures Appointment to Important Homeland Security Subcommittee
Thursday, January 08 2009
Congressman Steve Rothman secures an appointment to the Homeland Security Subcommittee of the House Appropriations Committee.
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Congressman Steve Rothman Expresses Support for the State of Israel’s Response in Gaza to Escalation of Hamas’ Rocket Attacks
Tuesday, December 30 2008

Congressman Steve Rothman issued the following statement expressing support for Israel’s response in the Gaza Strip to Hamas’ continued rocket assault against Israeli civilians.

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Congressman Rothman, Governor Corzine Work on Economic Stimulus Package
Thursday, December 18 2008
Congressman Steve Rothman, a veteran member of the House Appropriations Committee, questioned Governor Jon Corzine during an Appropriations Committee hearing during which the Governor testified about the impact of the current economic crisis on New Jersey. 
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Rep. Rothman Honors Life-Saver and Local Hero, Angelica Mercado
Wednesday, December 17 2008
Congressman Steve Rothman presented Angelica Mercado, North Bergen resident and Holy Name Hospital technician, with a certificate of Congressional Recognition for her heroic rescue of tanker truck driver Rajinder Singh. 
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Rothman Supports Short-Term Loans to Ailing Auto Companies
Thursday, December 11 2008
Congressman Steve Rothman voted in favor of H.R. 7321, the Auto Industry Financing and Restructuring Act.
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Rothman Announces Grant for Englewood Firefighters
Friday, December 05 2008
Congressman Steve Rothman announced a federal grant totaling $44,280 to improve “on-the-ground” protection for firefighters in the city of Englewood.
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Congressman Steve Rothman Responds to Attacks in Mumbai
Tuesday, December 02 2008
Congressman Steve Rothman issued the following statement in response to terrorist attacks in Mumbai that have left over 170 dead and hundreds injured.
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