In The News
Feb 12, 2013
Lacey teen to attend State of the Union
Seventeen-year-old Tyler Burt will get the rare privilege of witnessing President Barack Obama’s State of the Union address from the House of Representatives. The Lacey Township High School senior was invited to the presidential address by Congressman Jon Runyan.
Feb 12, 2013
NJ congressional delegation joins fight for new jets
Issues: Defense and National Security
In advance of the inspection team’s visit, Rep. Jon Runyan, R-3rd of Mount Laurel, penned a letter signed by the entire New Jersey delegation to both the secretary and chief of state of the Air Force, highlighting the joint base’s infrastructure, strategic location and current missions.
Feb 6, 2013
VA overpaid disabled vets by up to $1.1B
In a reversal of normal complaints about the VA, a House subcommittee is investigating overpayments to vets who were temporarily rated 100% disabled but were not reevaluated to see if their conditions improved.
Feb 6, 2013
Thumbs-up for Jan. 27
U.S. Rep. Jon Runyan, R-3rd of Mount Laurel, has invited county law enforcement officials, as well as local mental health experts and residents, to participate in a gun violence summit.
Feb 1, 2013
Working toward a solution - Burlington County Times Editorial
There are no easy answers. Gun violence, as the congressman noted in a recent story in this newspaper, is “an issue with multiple tentacles.” But we believe Runyan’s summit is a step in the right direction. And it sends a clear message: There is middle ground, but finding it won’t be easy.
Jan 31, 2013
Congressman Jon Runyan to hold summit on gun safety with Burlington County sheriff
Congressman Jon Runyan (R-3) announced a plan to convene a summit with Burlington County Sheriff Jean Stanfield, local law enforcement, mental health experts and local residents to discuss strategies for reducing gun violence.
Jan 31, 2013
$51 Billion Sandy Aid Approved in Senate, Heads to President's Desk
A $51.7 billion Hurricane Sandy relief package was approved by the U.S. Senate Monday evening, two weeks after narrowly gaining approval in the Republican-controlled U.S. House of Representatives.
Jan 31, 2013
Runyan, others to discuss ways to halt violence
A summit of invited experts will meet with Rep. Jon Runyan and Burlington County Sheriff Jean Stanfield today for “an open and comprehensive discussion on reducing gun violence,” according to Runyan’s office.
Jan 31, 2013
Runyan says he's undecided on adding new gun limits
The New Jersey Republican made the remarks after hosting a "gun summit" with Burlington County Sheriff Jean Stanfield to gather ideas from 26 invited law enforcement officers, education officials, and mental-health experts.
Jan 31, 2013
Runyan holds calm local gun discussion while debate rages in Washington
While Congress held a contentious hearing on gun violence, Congressman Jon Runyan held his own gun summit Wednesday in Burlington County. Afterward, he said New Jersey’s strict regulations may not be a good fit for the rest of the country.
