In The News
Feb 15, 2013
Runyan reintroduces bill to give veterans larger benefit checks
Issues: Veterans
U.S. Rep. Jon Runyan is renewing his annual push to give veterans a boost in their benefit checks as a potential fight brews over how the increases are calculated.
Feb 15, 2013
Lacey teen at State of Union address
The Lacey Township High School senior was invited to the presidential address by Rep. Jon Runyan, R-N.J., because of the teen’s service to the community before and after superstorm Sandy.
Feb 15, 2013
Attending the State of the Union a 'Cool' Experience for Lacey Student
Tyler Burt walked through an underground tunnel on Capital Hill before entering the House Chamber where he would sit among hundreds of Congress members, Tony Bennett and President Barack Obama.
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.
