Congressman Leonard Lance

Representing the 7th District of New Jersey

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LANCE TO HOLD GRANTS WORKSHOP ON FEB 9TH FOR 7TH DISTRICT FIRST RESPONDERS

Feb 2, 2009 Press Release
WASHINGTON -- Rep. Leonard Lance (NJ-07) will host a special federal grants workshop on Monday, Feb. 9 for 7th Congressional District first responders at Raritan Valley Community College. Lance represents portions of Hunterdon, Middlesex, Somerset and Uni

Strengthening our economy is number one issue for Congress

Feb 1, 2009 Op-Eds

 

Strengthening Our Economy by Congressman Leonard Lance

Our economy is hurting. In the last two months alone U.S. employers have slashed 1.1 million jobs, sending the national jobless rate above 7 percent for the first time in more than 15 years.

LANCE SAYS WE MUST DO MORE

Jan 28, 2009 Press Release
WASHINGTON – Rep. Leonard Lance (NJ-07) yesterday met with President Barack Obama to review the economic stimulus package currently before the Congress.
Issues:
Economy and Tax Relief

LANCE STATEMENT ON THE INAUGURATION OF PRESIDENT OBAMA

Jan 20, 2009 Press Release
WASHINGTON, DC – Rep. Leonard Lance (NJ-07) issued the following statement after Barack Obama was inaugurated as the 44th President of the United States:

LANCE VOTES TO RENEW AND IMPROVE IMPORTANT HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM FOR NEW JERSEY CHILDREN

Jan 14, 2009 Press Release
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Leonard Lance (NJ-07) today voted in favor of legislation that would renew and improve the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP). This measure is similar to legislation passed twice during the 110th Congress.
Issues:
Students - Family, Healthcare

Woodbridge Sentinel: Lance sworn in as new congressman

Jan 14, 2009 Archive Lance News Articles

BY CHRIS GAETANO Staff Writer

State Sen. Leonard Lance became U.S. Congressman Leonard Lance as he and 53 others from across the country were sworn in as members of the House of Representatives this week in Washington, D.C.

New Jersey Jewish News: Republican newcomer defends war on Hamas

Jan 14, 2009 Archive Lance News Articles

by Elaine Durbach
NJJN Bureau Chief/Central


January 15, 2009
The day he was sworn into office, Rep. Leonard Lance (R-Dist. 7) issued a statement expressing his unequivocal support for Israel.

In an interview with NJ Jewish News the next day, Jan. 8, Lance said, “Israel has every right to defend itself against the horrific attacks from Hamas.”

Courier News: Lance appointed to finance committee tasked with fixing U.S. economic crisis

Jan 8, 2009 Archive Lance News Articles

THE COURIER NEWS 

By MARTIN C. BRICKETTO
Staff Writer

U.S. Rep. Leonard Lance, R-Clinton Township, announced his appointment Thursday to a key U.S. House of Representatives committee that has played a lead role in addressing the country's economic crisis.

LANCE RECEIVES KEY APPOINTMENT TO HOUSE FINANCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE

Jan 8, 2009 Press Release
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Leonard Lance (NJ-7) today announced that he has been appointed to the powerful House Financial Services Committee.
Issues:
Economy and Tax Relief

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