He first took office in december 1982 and served three terms, retiring from the senate. Lautenbergs dedication to tsca reform is deeply rooted in personal terms. Libreoffice homepage, office suite, download, open standards, open source, free software, libreoffice. Lautenberg lautenberg introduces legislation to ensure polluters pay to clean up toxic sites. Jews, christians, baha is fleeing iran to jump the queue to gain citizenship in the united states. Lautenberg, frank raleigh, a senator from new jersey. Senate 042520 read twice and referred to the committee on homeland security and. January 23, 1924 june 3, 20 was a businessman and american democratic party politician who served as united states senator from new jersey. Lautenberg s candidacy for senate during the 2008 cycle. Christie announces special election for lautenbergs seat. Gun legislation is among the accomplishments his office listed in its statement a list that also includes lautenbergs push to ban smoking on. Lautenberg dnj, who died yesterday, on june 4, 20 at the statehouse in trenton, new jersey.
Well talk about the jockeying already underway among potential democratic candidates looking to. Lautenbergs other legislative achievements include a 1996 law denying gun ownership to people who have committed domestic violence. The senators office confirmed lautenbergs death in a monday morning statement. This was spearheaded by us senator frank lautenberg in 198990. Jul 06, 2011 lautenbergs dedication to tsca reform is deeply rooted in personal terms. Frank lautenberg recently sold to a 1980 graduate of the marthas vineyard regional high school. Senator obama, harvey weinstein, senator lautenberg and senator schumer exclusive get premium, high resolution news photos at getty images. In may, jessica alba met with lautenberg ahead of a press conference the two of them held in the capitol to urge the passage of a chemical safety bill. Parents are afraid because hundreds of untested chemicals are found in their children s bodies. Former secretary of state hillary clinton will eulogize u. By teresa welsh, staff writer june 3, 20 by teresa welsh. If you are having a problem with a government agency, look for a contact link for casework to submit a request for help. Frank lautenbergs decision thursday not to seek another term paves the way for newark mayor cory booker to run for senate without a primary fight.
Senate homeland security and governmental affairs latest action. She had a machine in her car, he said, that helped her during attacks. Vice president joe biden and other dignitaries deliver eulogies at the funeral service for the late sen. By teresa welsh, staff writer june 3, 20 by teresa welsh, staff writer june 3, 20, at 5. Frank pallone to fill her late husbands vacant seat, touting. Caa has corollary in us lautenberg amendment the economic. Americas system for regulating industrial chemicals is broken, lautenberg said in a statement. But in the past few years, the new jersey democrats office in the hart building has become a mecca for hollywood celebrities. Frank lautenberg, the millionaire businessman turned u. Lautenbergs death, due to complications from viral pneumonia, leaves a senate vacancy thats now in the hands of new jerseys popular republican gov. Islander purchases senator lautenbergs west chop home. Lautenberg was too old for the senate business insider. Lautenberg was the last world war ii veteran in the senate, the final one of 115 senators to serve in that conflict. One of the bestknown pieces of media in the skeptical canon, is a video in which james randi debunks faith from.
Frank lautenberg was an advocate for the people other. Frank lautenberg threw her support monday behind democratic rep. Frank lautenberg has thrown a monkey wrench onto the plans of n. Lautenbergs death sets off new jersey senate scramble. These ratings are comparable to voter opinion measured over the last two years. Still, the liberal democrat, new jerseys longestserving. Calculations about lautenberg s successor, and when to hold the special election, may.
Frank lautenberg, the oldest member of the senate and the last world war ii veteran serving there, has died at age 89. Why passage of the lautenberg act is a really big deal. He remains new jerseys longest serving senator, with a total of 28 years, five months and eight days in office. This account has reached the download cap, additional downloads subject to agreement overage terms. Frank lautenberg, the oldest member of the senate and the last world war. Frank lautenberg died early monday, his office says in a statement sent to reporters. Lautenberg, the senator from new jersey in congress from. Jun 04, 20 former secretary of state hillary clinton will eulogize u. Frank lautenberg d nj delivers remarks during a news conference on gun safety reforms beside a picture of a type of gun and ammo clip used in the aurora, colorado shooting, on capitol. At a washington dc hillel event last week honoring the senator, his wife bonnie spoke poignantly, sharing that the lautenberg amendment was the senators proudest accomplishment. Otherwise, look for a phone number on that website to call his office if you have a question. He never ran for president or cut much of a national profile. Lautenbergs office confirms death of senator talking.
Starledger file photo when delegates, lobbyists and assorted partygoers descend on u. Senates last surviving world war ii veteran, died monday of viral pneumonia, his office announced. Jun 03, 20 frank lautenberg, the millionaire businessman turned u. Senator lautenbergs office at 2 riverside drive, camden, nj 08103. Lautenberg had struggled with health issues earlier this year, missing more than six weeks in the senate while in recovery.
Governor chris christie tribute to senator frank lautenberg cspan. Creating stronger towns and citiesin new jersey and across the countrywas just one of them. Lautenberg introduces chemicals reform bill, saying. The old peoples friend took frank lautenberg early this morning. Frank lautenberg at his funeral wednesday, according to lautenbergs office. Epa does not have the tools to act on dangerous chemicals, and the chemical industry has asked for stronger laws so that their customers are assured. New jersey office of the governornew jersey office of the. Christie, expected to win reelection easily in november, appears to have a variety of options, from calling a special senate election this year to appointing a successor for the. Menendez has been the chief beach act sponsor in the u. Parents are afraid because hundreds of untested chemicals are found in their childrens bodies. She looks at the messages that prageru, an online site created by rightwinger dennis prager, promotes.
He was originally from paterson, new jersey lautenberg was elected five terms as senator. Frank lautenberg simple english wikipedia, the free. Get the latest office downloads from the official microsoft download center. Please submit any corrections or missing details you may have. Calculations about lautenbergs successor, and when to. Lautenberg, a longserving lawmaker, successful businessman and the last actively serving veteran of world war ii in the u. Senator lautenbergs legislation brought thousands to. He fought in world war ii, spent 30 years as ceo of the payroll firm automatic data processing, and. Lautenberg s new jersey senate colleague bob menendez also came to his aid and lautenberg defeated andrews 59% to 35% in the june 3 primary. Frank lautenberg tells the public hes leaving office but not anytime soon. Jun 03, 20 senator frank lautenberg led on an incredible range of issues during his five terms in the senate. Apr 15, 2010 america s system for regulating industrial chemicals is broken, lautenberg said in a statement. Senator frank lautenberg in honoring the late senator s legacy following passage of landmark legislation he spent his career championing that protects families and children from toxic chemicals found in everyday products.
Frank lautenberg recently sold to a 1980 graduate of the martha s vineyard regional high school. Frank lautenberg dnj released a statement on monday confirming reports that the senator died monday morning of complications from viral lautenbergs office confirms death. Senators cory booker and bob menendez both dnj were joined by the family of u. Governor chris christie tribute to senator frank lautenberg. In a statement, lautenbergs office said he died at 4. Currently, 45% of registered voters approve of the job frank lautenberg is doing. Chris christie on thursday tapped state attorney general jeffrey chiesa who has worked alongside christie in private practice, a u.
The cause was complications of viral pneumonia, his office said. Still, the liberal democrat, new jersey s longestserving. Frank raleigh lautenberg january 23, 1924 june 3, 20 was an american senior senator of the state of new jersey. He first took office in december 1982 and served three terms, retiring from the senate in 2001. This was spearheaded by us senator frank lautenberg in 198990, hence. Frank lautenbergs death poses a political dilemma for gov. Willkommen libreoffice deutschsprachiges projekt freie office. Robert torricellis reelection campaign, lautenberg returned to the senate in. Lautenberg won and ended up serving more than 29 years, dying in office on june 3 at the age of 89.
While the trump administration has proposed zeroing out all beach act grant funding, sen. Lautenbergs nearly three decades in office and the. Frank lautenberg wasnt a regular on the sunday talk shows. Frank lautenberg has no formal ties to the entertainment industry. Senator frank lautenberg of new jersey has died the atlantic. Environmental protection agency epa brownfields program, and improves the programs. Transportation was a touchstone issue for lautenberg during his time in office. Lautenberg, who was 89, had been ailing lately and was not going to seek reelection in 2014. Since 1990, the lautenberg amendment has allowed thousands of jews and other religious minorities from the former soviet union fsu to resettle in the u. Monday at newyorkpresbyterian hospitalweill cornell due to complications from viral pneumonia, his office said. Senator lautenberg dnj describes the 1994 crime bill which would fund 100,000 more police officers, ban assault weapons, and increase prison sentences.
Senator obama, harvey weinstein, senator lautenberg and. Lautenberg, who was 89, had been ailing lately and was not going to seek. Chris christie outlines plans for a special election to be held to fill the vacant u. Frank raleigh lautenberg was a businessman and american democratic party politician who served as united states senator from new jersey. Frank lautenberg will not attend his own bash at dnc. The brownfields utilization, investment, and local development build act of 20, introduced today by senators lautenberg, inhofe, udall and crapo, would improve the way the federal government supports brownfields redevelopment in the united states. Senator lautenberg more new jersey voters approve 44% than disapprove 27% of sen. He was an outstanding senator, a patriot who served our country in world war ii, an extraordinarily successful businessman, and a person whose life was the embodiment of the american dream. Frank lautenberg is carried into the park avenue synagogue in new york, wednesday, june 5, 20. Frank lautenberg, the new jersey democrat who was the senates last surviving world war ii veteran, died monday.
Lautenbergs death marks the end of an era on capitol hill and in the senate. Lautenberg dnj today introduced the polluter pays restoration act to reinstate fees that would ensure polluters, instead of the public, fund the cleanup of superfund sites. Senator lautenbergs legislation brought thousands to freedom. Frank lautenberg, the new jersey democrat who was the u. David grain, a private equity firm manager in the communications sector, purchased the main street home overlooking vineyard haven. While lautenbergs age at 84 he is the third oldest sitting senator was an issue in his. Chris christie on tuesday called for a special election for this october to fill the u. Memories of new jersey senator frank lautenberg, who died june 3 at the age of 89. Many years ago, lautenbergs sister marian rosenstadt was diagnosed with asthma. Jun 03, 20 frank lautenberg, the new jersey democrat who was the senate s last surviving world war ii veteran, died monday. Below is the statement from the senators press office. He then defeated former congressman dick zimmer in the general election 56% to 43%.
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