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House passes Autism CARES Act reauthorizing $1.95 billion through 2029

By Ocean County Leader | Sep 18, 2024

The House of Representatives today overwhelmingly passed (402-13) new comprehensive legislation (HR 7213) authored by Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) to provide more than $1.95 billion to reauthorize and strengthen the United States’ whole-of-government autism spectrum disorder (ASD) initiative through 2029. Smith’s bill—with Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-TX) as the Democrat lead and 61 other bipartisan cosponsors—now heads to the Senate.

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USS New Jersey joins US Navy fleet with inclusive design

By Ocean County Leader | Sep 17, 2024

Asbury Park Press USA TODAY NETWORK – NEW JERSEY

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Ocean County in week ending Sept. 7?

By Ocean County Leader | Sep 15, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Ocean County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 7, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Which former Ocean County Leader area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 16?

By Ocean County Leader | Sep 15, 2024

These former Ocean County Leader area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 16.

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Ocean County Leader area weekly mass times

By Ocean County Leader | Sep 14, 2024

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

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USS New Jersey commissioned at U.S. Naval Weapons Station Earle

By Ocean County Leader | Sep 14, 2024

Rep. Chris Smith (R-Manchester) joined high-ranking Navy officers and sailors today at U.S. Naval Weapons Station Earle in Middletown to commission the USS New Jersey—the branch’s newest submarine and the third naval vessel named after the state of New Jersey.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Ocean County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Sept. 7

By Ocean County Leader | Sep 14, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Ocean County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 7, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Ocean County in week ending Sept. 7?

By Ocean County Leader | Sep 13, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Ocean County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 7, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Ocean County in week ending Sept. 7

By Ocean County Leader | Sep 13, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Ocean County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 7, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Rep. Chris Smith urges Brazil's government to restore free speech

By Ocean County Leader | Sep 11, 2024

Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), a senior member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, has urged Brazil's government to reverse its recent decision to block access to X (formerly known as Twitter) and prohibit its citizens from using the social media platform.

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House passes bill requiring Senate approval for WHO pandemic treaty

By Ocean County Leader | Sep 11, 2024

With the support and vote of Rep. Chris Smith (R-Manchester), the House passed legislation today that would prevent the Biden-Harris Administration from signing the World Health Organization (WHO) pandemic treaty without prior Senate ratification. The bill passed with a vote of 219-199.

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House passes bill targeting diplomatic privileges for HKETOs linked to CCP

By Ocean County Leader | Sep 10, 2024

As part of its "China Week" initiative to counter the Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) economic aggression and espionage in America, the House of Representatives has overwhelmingly passed legislation authored by Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ). The bill aims to rescind the diplomatic immunities and privileges of Hong Kong Economic and Trade Offices (HKETOs) that act on behalf of the CCP within the United States.

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New Jersey survivor testifies on tenth anniversary of anti-child abduction law

By Ocean County Leader | Sep 10, 2024

A New Jersey adult survivor of international child abduction shared her testimony today at a congressional hearing chaired by Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ). Nafeesah Ali Ismail, who was born in Newark, recounted her experience of being abducted by her father to a small village in Northern Egypt when she was seven years old.

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Smith leads House moment of silence honoring late Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr

By Ocean County Leader | Sep 9, 2024

On September 9, 2024, Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), the Dean of the New Jersey Congressional Delegation, led the House of Representatives in a moment of silence to honor the late Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr. (D-NJ). The following are excerpts from Smith's remarks delivered on the House Floor:

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Ocean County secures funding assurance for adequate code blue beds this winter

By Ocean County Leader | Sep 9, 2024

Ocean County is preparing for the upcoming Code Blue winter season with additional funding from the Ocean County Homelessness Trust Fund. The fund's Advisory Council recently approved an appropriation of $35,815 to support the Code Blue program, which provides warming centers for homeless individuals.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Ocean County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Aug. 31

By Ocean County Leader | Sep 9, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Ocean County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Which former Ocean County Leader area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 9?

By Ocean County Leader | Sep 8, 2024

These former Ocean County Leader area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 9.

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Ocean County Leader area weekly mass times

By Ocean County Leader | Sep 8, 2024

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

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Ocean County in week ending Aug. 31?

By Ocean County Leader | Sep 6, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Ocean County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Ocean County in week ending Aug. 31

By Ocean County Leader | Sep 6, 2024

The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Ocean County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Aug. 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.