Press Releases
Oct 31, 2012
Runyan Strongly Urges FEMA To Add Burlington County to Hurricane Sandy Disaster List
Mount Laurel, NJ – Today, Congressman Jon Runyan wrote the Federal Emergency Management Agency requesting that Burlington County, New Jersey be given a disaster declaration. Burlington County Freeholder Director Bruce Garganio and other elected officials support the Congressman’s request for a federal disaster declaration, which would make Burlington County businesses and individuals eligible for federal assistance.
Oct 25, 2012
Congressman Jon Runyan Visits Express Scripts Facility in Willingboro Along with Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno and Express Scripts CEO George Paz
Willingboro, New Jersey – Today Congressman Jon Runyan (R-NJ) and Lt Governor Guadagno toured the Express Scripts facility in Willingboro with George Paz, CEO of Express Scripts.
Oct 25, 2012
Runyan Participates in Cranberry Harvest in Chatsworth
Chatsworth, NJ – Yesterday, Congressman Jon Runyan (NJ-3) toured and experienced firsthand a south Jersey cranberry harvest. Runyan toured the 1,800 acre farm owned by the Lee Brothers in Chatsworth. Runyan observed the unique cranberry harvest which only occurs for four weeks each year.
Oct 16, 2012
Runyan Praises Announcement of Higher Than Expected Social Security COLA Increase Again Calls on Senate to Swiftly Pass Veterans’ COLA Increase
“I was pleased to learn of the Social Security Administration’s announcement of a Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) benefit increase of 1.7 percent for 2013. This will impact almost 62 million Americans and will be a huge help in this economy to our seniors here in South Jersey, said Congressman Runyan.” “This announcement also impacts our brave veterans. The House of Representatives recently passed legislation that I introduced, (H.R. 4114), that will increase COLA disability benefits for veterans. Once the Senate passes my bill, veterans will get the same COLA as Social Security recipients. Our veteran heroes will not get this increase, however, until the Senate acts. That is why I am once again urging the Senate to swiftly take up and pass this important legislation.”
Oct 12, 2012
Runyan Announces Members of 2012 Military Service Academy Nominations Advisory Board
Washington, D.C. – Today Congressman Runyan (R-NJ) announced the 2012 participants of his Service Academy Nominations Advisory Board. These board members will be tasked with evaluating and recommending nominees for the United States Service Academies to Rep. Runyan’s office. Each year a member of Congress is allowed to select a small number of constituents for nomination to the Service Academies. Congressman Runyan’s office will forward the recommended candidates to the Academies.
Oct 5, 2012
Runyan Fights for Passage of Veterans COLA Legislation
Washington, D.C. –This week, Congressman Jon Runyan sent a letter to the Senate Majority and Minority Leaders strongly urging passage of H.R. 4114, the Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Act of 2012. This legislation authored by Congressman Jon Runyan (R-NJ) would provide an increase in the amount of disability benefits provided to veterans equal to the COLA for Social Security Benefits. The bill was passed in the House of Representatives by voice vote on July 9, 2012, and is now being held up in the Senate.
Oct 3, 2012
Runyan Visits Lincoln Technical Institute
Washington, D.C. – On Wednesday October 3rd, Congressman Jon Runyan (R-NJ) toured the 35,000 square foot campus of Lincoln Technical Institute in Moorestown to meet and interact with stakeholders, teachers, and students to learn about the programs...
Oct 1, 2012
Representative Runyan Calls on President Obama to Correct Wage Disparity at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst
Washington, D.C. – Today, Representative Jon Runyan (NJ-03) called on President Barack Obama to correct the ongoing pay disparity among workers at Joint Base-McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst. In a letter, attached, sent to the President, Runyan outlined the extent of the disparity and the work he has done as a Member of Congress to draw attention to the issue.
Sep 27, 2012
Runyan Visits Facility Dedicated to Improving the Lives of People with Multiple Sclerosis
Issues: Health
Washington, D.C. – On Thursday September 27th, Congressman Jon Runyan (R-NJ) visited Total Rehab and Fitness in Cherry Hill. The facility provides care for the thousands of citizens in the Delaware Valley that are living with Multiple Sclerosis.
Sep 21, 2012
Runyan Bill Passes House Floor
The House of Representatives passed H.R. 5948, the Veterans Fiduciary Reform Act of 2012. This legislation was an omnibus bill that included Congressman Jon Runyan’s (R-NJ) bill H.R. 5881, the Access to Veterans Benefits Improvement Act.
