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News from May 2023

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On the new national strategy to combat the surge in antisemitism

By Ocean County Leader Report | May 31, 2023

Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), Co-Chair of the House Task Force for Combating Antisemitism, on May 25 issued the following statement on the new national strategy released by the Biden Administration aimed at addressing the surge in antisemitic hate across the United States:

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Demand free, fair and inclusive elections in the Democratic Republic of Congo

By Ocean County Leader Report | May 30, 2023

Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), Chairman of the House Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations Subcommittee, and Co-Chair of the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission, on May 24 issued the following statement on recent developments in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and grave concerns about the pending national elections there:

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Smith calls on Biden Administration to take stronger steps to bring home hundreds of American children who have been abducted overseas

By Ocean County Leader Report | May 29, 2023

At a congressional hearing on May 23, Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) together with left-behind American parents whose children have been abducted overseas called on the Biden Administration to take stronger steps to help bring home hundreds of American children through more robust implementation of the Sean and David Goldman International Child Abduction Prevention and Return Act.

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Ocean County Leader area weekly mass times

By Ocean County Leader | May 27, 2023

The following parishes in the Ocean County Leader coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Smith presses forward for GAO independent investigation into impacts of unprecedented offshore wind industrialization

By Ocean County Leader Report | May 27, 2023

On Newsmax, Rep. Chris Smith (R-Manchester) discusses his full-court press—including his recent letter—to secure an independent investigation by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) into the impacts of New Jersey’s unprecedented offshore wind development on the environment, the fishing industry, military operations, navigational safety and more.

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Smith announces congressional hearing on Biden’s push to cede US sovereignty to World Health Organization through so-called pandemic treaty

By Ocean County Leader Report | May 26, 2023

Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), Chair of the House Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations Subcommittee, announced he will be chairing a congressional hearing on the Biden Administration’s push to enter an international pandemic treaty that could cede American sovereignty to the World Health Organization (WHO).

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Smith, Pascrell introduce package of legislation to promote extradition of two New Jersey fugitives and others who have fled the US to evade justice

By Ocean County Leader Report | May 26, 2023

Legislation endorsed by top US police organizations

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Smith meets with Israeli Intelligence Minister after more than 1,500 rockets target US ally in terror attacks

By Ocean County Leader Report | May 24, 2023

Within days of more than 1,500 rocket attacks against Israel by a Palestinian terror organization, Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), Co-Chair of the Israel Allies Caucus, discussed US support for Israel’s right to defend its sovereignty with Israeli Minister of Intelligence Gila Gamliel in a meeting on May 17.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Ocean County in week ending May 20?

By Ocean County Leader | May 24, 2023

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Ocean County was found at one gas station in the week ending May 20, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest premium gas in cities across Ocean County in week ending May 20

By Ocean County Leader | May 23, 2023

The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Ocean County was found at two gas stations in the week ending May 20, according to GasBuddy.com.

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2 gas stations in cities throughout Ocean County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending May 20

By Ocean County Leader | May 22, 2023

The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Ocean County was found at two gas stations in the week ending May 20, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Ocean County in week ending May 20?

By Ocean County Leader | May 21, 2023

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Ocean County was found at three gas stations in the week ending May 20, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Lawmakers take next step to get GAO independent investigation into the impacts of unprecedented offshore wind industrialization

By Ocean County Leader Report | May 21, 2023

New poll shows New Jersey residents want to halt offshore wind projects

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Smith presses top Biden official tasked with combating human trafficking on massive screening gaps at the border

By Ocean County Leader Report | May 20, 2023

Humanitarian crisis at border worsens with record-setting 10,300 migrants apprehended in just one day

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Ocean County Leader area weekly mass times

By Ocean County Leader | May 20, 2023

The following parishes in the Ocean County Leader coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Smith introduces bipartisan legislation to hold Vietnamese officials accountable for gross human rights violations

By Ocean County Leader Report | May 19, 2023

Marking Vietnam Human Rights Day, a bipartisan group of House members led by Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) have introduced the Vietnam Human Rights Act (HR 3172) to hold Vietnamese officials accountable for gross human rights abuses and help prioritize the protection of freedoms and the development of the rule of law in the country.

Smith calls for closure of Hong Kong diplomatic outposts in the US: ‘distinction between Communist China and Hong Kong has been obliterated’

By Ocean County Leader Report | May 18, 2023

Son of imprisoned Hong Kong media entrepreneur Jimmy Lai testifies at congressional hearing

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Smith votes for legislation to secure US border as President Biden lets Title 42 emergency measure expire

By Ocean County Leader Report | May 17, 2023

Smith to chair hearing on Friday, will probe top Biden official tasked with combating human trafficking on situation at southern border

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Ocean County Leader area weekly mass times

By Ocean County Leader | May 13, 2023

The following parishes in the Ocean County Leader coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Local officials, grassroots leaders and survivor highlight efforts to combat human trafficking at Monmouth County symposium

By Ocean County Leader Report | May 10, 2023

Local law enforcement officers, grassroots non-profit humanitarian leaders and a trafficking survivor along with Rep. Chris Smith (R-Manchester) took part in a panel on May 8 at the Monmouth County Human Trafficking Symposium.