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Rep. Chris Smith issues statement on Pope Francis' passing

By Ocean County Leader | Apr 21, 2025

Congressman Chris Smith has issued a statement regarding the passing of Pope Francis.

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Empire Wind project paused amid review to address deficiencies

By Ocean County Leader | Apr 20, 2025

Last year, the federal government approved the offshore wind project Empire Wind 1 and 2, which began construction earlier this month.

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2022: Ocean County aging and government transfer dependency trends

By Ocean County Leader | Apr 19, 2025

Since 1970, Ocean County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 6.7%, while income from age-related government transfers has risen by 11.7%.

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New York City offshore wind project halted by Trump administration

By Ocean County Leader | Apr 17, 2025

Just as the construction of a significant wind farm off Long Island's coast began, the Trump administration ordered an immediate stop on Wednesday.

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Efforts grow to address autism as new CDC report highlights prevalence increase

By Ocean County Leader | Apr 16, 2025

Rep. Chris Smith has expressed support for the Trump Administration's proactive measures to tackle autism following a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) revealing an increase in autism rates to 1 in 31 children in...

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Trump and Burgum halt Empire Wind project over security and environmental concerns

By Ocean County Leader | Apr 16, 2025

Congressman Chris Smith (R-NJ) has expressed approval for the decision by Interior Secretary Doug Burgum of the Trump Administration to halt the construction of the Empire Wind project, which is located off the coast of New Jersey and New York.

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Federal report backs Congressmen's concerns over wind turbines' impact on radar systems

By Ocean County Leader | Apr 15, 2025

In a report released by the Government Accountability Office (GAO), concerns raised by New Jersey Republican Congressmen Chris Smith and Jeff Van Drew about the interference of offshore wind turbines with military radar systems have been validated.

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Chris Smith supports nomination of Rabbi Kaploun as special envoy

By Ocean County Leader | Apr 14, 2025

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.

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

By Ocean County Leader | Apr 14, 2025

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.

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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.