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Lawmakers introduce bill to protect pregnancy care centers from discrimination

At a press conference on Capitol Hill, Representatives Chris Smith (R-NJ), Claudia Tenney (R-NY), and Michelle Fischbach (R-MN) introduced the Let Pregnancy Centers Serve Act of 2025, known as H.R. 2226.

By Ocean County Leader | Mar 24, 2025

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Ocean County introduces 2025 budget with stable tax rate amid population growth

The Ocean County Board of Commissioners has introduced the 2025 budget, aiming to manage county growth while maintaining a stable property tax rate.

By Ocean County Leader | Mar 21, 2025

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Environmental Appeals Board rescinds permit for New Jersey wind turbine project

By Ocean County Leader | Mar 18, 2025

U.S. Representative Chris Smith has expressed his approval of the Environmental Appeals Board's recent decision to remand the Clean Air Act permit for the Atlantic Shores wind turbine farm.

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Congressional hearing to address China's role in African mining sector

By Ocean County Leader | Mar 18, 2025

U.S. Representative Chris Smith, who chairs the House Foreign Affairs Committee's Africa subcommittee, will lead a congressional hearing on March 25.

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Lawmakers to introduce bill for protection of Pregnancy Care Centers

By Ocean County Leader | Mar 17, 2025

U.S. Representatives Chris Smith, Claudia Tenney, and Michelle Fischbach are set to introduce new legislation aimed at protecting Pregnancy Care Centers nationwide.

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House hearing addresses religious persecution in Nigeria

By Ocean County Leader | Mar 12, 2025

The House hearing on religious persecution in Nigeria took place in Washington, DC, on March 12, 2025.

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US lawmakers urge redesignation of Nigeria over religious freedom violations

By Ocean County Leader | Mar 12, 2025

U.S. Representative Chris Smith, chair of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa, recently led a congressional hearing to address religious freedom violations in Nigeria.

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Rep. Chris Smith voices concerns over Albert Ramdin leading Organization of American States

By Ocean County Leader | Mar 11, 2025

Congressman Chris Smith, a senior member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and Co-chair of the Congressional-Executive Commission on China (CECC), has voiced significant concerns over the election of Suriname's Foreign Minister, Albert...

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Debbie’s Dream Foundation honors Congressman Chris Smith at advocacy day

By Ocean County Leader | Mar 11, 2025

Debbie's Dream Foundation: Curing Stomach Cancer (DDF) recently concluded its 13th Annual Stomach Cancer Capitol Hill Advocacy Day.

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Ocean County ranks fifth highest in New Jersey for per capita government transfer income at $13,433 in 2022

By Ocean County Leader | Mar 11, 2025

In 2022, residents of Ocean County received an average of $13,433 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it fifth highest in New Jersey.

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Congressional hearing to address human rights violations in Nigeria

By Ocean County Leader | Mar 6, 2025

U.S. Representative Chris Smith from New Jersey will preside over a congressional hearing concerning human rights issues in Nigeria.

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Chris Smith recognized for leadership in stomach cancer research

By Ocean County Leader | Mar 6, 2025

Rep. Chris Smith of New Jersey's 4th Congressional District has been honored with the Congressional Steward of the Dream Award for his efforts in stomach cancer research.

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Ocean County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 1.6% of income in 2022

By Ocean County Leader | Mar 1, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.6% of income in Ocean County, providing an average of $960 per capita to residents.

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Bipartisan bill seeks reauthorization for U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom

By Ocean County Leader | Feb 28, 2025

Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) has introduced a bill to reauthorize the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) until September 2028.

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Chris Smith addresses National Catholic Prayer Breakfast on pro-life advocacy

By Ocean County Leader | Feb 28, 2025

Congressman Chris Smith (R-NJ) and Vice President JD Vance spoke at the 20th Annual National Catholic Prayer Breakfast in Washington, DC.

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Congressman Chris Smith comments on FY25 budget resolution passage

By Ocean County Leader | Feb 26, 2025

Congressman Chris Smith has expressed his views following the approval of the Fiscal Year 2025 House Budget Resolution.

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Rep. Smith criticizes Thailand's deportation of Uyghur refugees

By Ocean County Leader | Feb 26, 2025

Rep. Christopher H. Smith, a senior member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and co-chair of both the Congressional-Executive Commission on China and the Uyghur Caucus, has issued a statement regarding Thailand's recent actions involving...

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Middletown veteran receives long-awaited Bronze Star after more than five decades

By Ocean County Leader | Feb 25, 2025

On February 21, Congressman Chris Smith presented the Bronze Star to Mike Vaccaro, a 79-year-old Vietnam War veteran from Middletown.

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Ocean County commissioners oppose BPU's approval of rising electric rates

By Ocean County Leader | Feb 25, 2025

Ocean County Commissioners Robert Arace and Jennifer Bacchione have expressed strong opposition to the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) for approving significant increases in electric rates.

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New Jersey Vietnam veterans receive long-awaited medals after more than five decades

By Ocean County Leader | Feb 25, 2025

Two Vietnam War veterans from New Jersey, Pete Celentano and Michael Vaccaro, were finally awarded the military medals they earned over five decades ago. U.S. Representative Chris Smith presented the medals to them during separate ceremonies held...