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Chris Smith supports nomination of Rabbi Kaploun as special envoy

Rep. Chris Smith has expressed his support for the nomination of Rabbi Yehuda Kaploun as the U.S. Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism.

By Ocean County Leader | Apr 14, 2025

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GAO finds wind turbines could impact radar systems used for defense and navigation

An April 14, 2025 Government Accountability Office (GAO) report has brought attention to the possible adverse effects of offshore wind turbines on radar systems essential for national security and navigation.

By Ocean County Leader | Apr 14, 2025

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Ocean County: Residents received $1.33 billion per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By Ocean County Leader | Apr 13, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 3.4% of income in Ocean County, providing an average of $2,022 per capita to residents.

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Rep. Smith decries transnational repression impacting Nigerians after religious persecution hearing

By Ocean County Leader | Apr 10, 2025

Congressman Chris Smith has expressed strong condemnation of transnational repression targeting Nigerians and Nigerian-Americans in the U.S. This comes in the aftermath of a congressional hearing held on March 12, 2025, which Smith, as the Chair...

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Lawmakers call on President Trump to halt embryonic stem cell research funding

By Ocean County Leader | Apr 9, 2025

On April 9, 2025, a group of 29 Members of Congress, led by House Pro-Life Caucus Co-Chair Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), Values Action Team Chairman Robert Aderholt (R-AL), and Senate Pro-Life Caucus Member Sen.

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Ocean County releases 2025 guide to recycling and conservation programs

By Ocean County Leader | Apr 9, 2025

Residents and visitors in Ocean County seeking information on recycling programs can turn to the 2025 Ocean County Recycling Guide for answers.

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Smith pushes for reassessment of Hong Kong office's diplomatic status

By Ocean County Leader | Apr 8, 2025

U.S. Representative Chris Smith (R-NJ) has reintroduced the "Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office Certification Act," aiming to reassess the diplomatic status granted to Hong Kong’s three representative offices in the United States.

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Congressman Smith backs Aid Accountability Act to enforce abortion restrictions in foreign aid

By Ocean County Leader | Apr 8, 2025

Congressman Chris Smith from New Jersey has announced his support and initial cosponsorship of the Aid Accountability Act of 2025.

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Rep. Smith supports Trump's stance on China in Washington Times op-ed

By Ocean County Leader | Apr 7, 2025

In a recent opinion piece published in the Washington Times, Representative Chris Smith (R-NJ) expressed support for President Trump's approach to international trade, particularly with China.

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Smith proposes tax relief bills for faith-based education expenses

By Ocean County Leader | Apr 4, 2025

Rep. Chris Smith (NJ-04) has introduced the 'Education Achievement and Opportunity Act' (HR 2097) to aid New Jersey families with the educational expenses of their children.

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Rep. Chris Smith reaffirms commitment to autism awareness and research on World Autism Day 2025

By Ocean County Leader | Apr 2, 2025

Rep. Chris Smith, a founding co-chair of the Congressional Autism Caucus, reaffirmed his commitment on World Autism Day to support individuals with Autism and their caregivers.

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Supreme Court hears arguments in Medicaid funding case involving Planned Parenthood

By Ocean County Leader | Apr 2, 2025

The Supreme Court has heard arguments in the case Medina v. Planned Parenthood, focusing on whether states can stop funding Planned Parenthood through Medicaid.

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Rep. Smith challenges Equinor’s Empire Wind construction ahead of Trump’s wind project review

By Ocean County Leader | Apr 1, 2025

In a correspondence to the Secretary of the Interior, Rep. Chris Smith from New Jersey has expressed concern over Equinor’s plan to commence construction on the Empire Wind project.

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US imposes sanctions on six Hong Kong officials, steps up pressure on Beijing

By Ocean County Leader | Apr 1, 2025

The United States government has announced sanctions on six officials from Hong Kong.

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House bill proposes DC street renaming in honor of Jimmy Lai

By Ocean County Leader | Apr 1, 2025

U.S. Representative Chris Smith has reintroduced the bipartisan legislation known as the "Jimmy Lai Way Act," aimed at renaming the street in front of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Washington, DC, to "1 Jimmy Lai Way."

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Veterans in Nature Program aims to connect veterans with the outdoors in Ocean County

By Ocean County Leader | Mar 31, 2025

The Ocean County Department of Parks and Recreation, in collaboration with the Ocean County Department of Veterans Services, has unveiled a new initiative aimed at connecting veterans with the outdoors.

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Service academy nomination information night to be held for district's students

By Ocean County Leader | Mar 31, 2025

A United States Service Academy Information Night is scheduled for April 30, 2025, announced Representative Chris Smith of Manchester.

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Construction progresses on Ocean County Justice Complex Annex with security enhancements

By Ocean County Leader | Mar 27, 2025

Construction is advancing on the new Ocean County Justice Complex Annex in Toms River, where work on concrete foundations, columns, and slabs is currently underway.

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Congressman Smith urges reflection on Beijing Declaration's impact on pro-life values

By Ocean County Leader | Mar 26, 2025

As the world observes the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, Congressman Chris Smith, a prominent U.S. human rights advocate, has called on global legislators to reconsider the impact of what he describes as a...

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U.S. lawmakers scrutinize China's role in African mineral exploitation

By Ocean County Leader | Mar 25, 2025

Chairman Chris Smith (R-NJ) addressed the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa, focusing on China's involvement in Africa's mining sector.