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Local Member Of Congress Says Don’t Jump To Conclusions About Bombings, Tainted Mail

A local member of congress suggests no one jump to conclusions in the wake of Monday’s bombing at the Boston Marathon, paired with new discoveries of tainted mail sent to President Obama and elected officials in Washington.

2013/04/17

Derailment and Spill Cleanup Continues, Slowly, in Paulsboro, N.J.

In audio provided by the US Coast Guard, crews could be heard working to clear collapsed bridge pilings and debris that will allow the remaining tankers in the Mantua Creek to be offloaded and removed.

2012/12/10

Rep. Rob Andrews Calls For Tighter Regulation Of Rail Bridge Inspections

In the wake of the Paulsboro train derailment, South Jersey Congressman Rob Andrews is suggesting the federal government may need to take a more direct role in rail-bridge safety.

2012/12/05

Emergency crews responded to the scene of a freight train that derailed in Paulsboro, New Jersey, and resulted in a chemical spill Friday, Nov. 30. (see full story) (Credit: CBS 3)

Rep. Rob Andrews Calls For Quicker Cleanup of Paulsboro Train Wreck Chemicals

Speaking on a conference call on Tuesday afternoon, Rep. Andrews (D-NJ) expressed frustration at the pace of the cleanup of last Friday’s derailment.

2012/12/04

Stigall Show Log 9.11.12

Chris shares his thoughts and recollections on 9/11 and talks to the first Secretary of Homeland Security, Tom Ridge, and Senior Fellow at the Foreign Policy Research Institute, Ed Turzanski, about state of the country 11 years later and to CBS News Reporter Heather Bosch live from Ground Zero. He also talks to Rich Zeoli about the FBI raid and arrest of Trenton Mayor Tony Mack.

Talk Radio 1210 WPHT–2012/09/11

(US Rep. Rob Andrews, D-NJ. File photo provided)

House Ethics Committee Postpones Decision on Rob Andrews Travel Probe

The committee is extending indefinitely its investigation into Rep. Rob Andrews (D-NJ), who has been accused of using tens of thousands of dollars in his campaign fund for personal travel.

2012/08/31

Republicans Accuse Rob Andrews Of Using Campaign Money To Pay For Trips

South Jersey Congressman Rob Andrews is accused by Republican party members of using campaign money to pay for trips to California. He says the allegations are politically motivated.

2012/07/19

Rep. Andrews Calls Fundraising Watchdog Group’s Complaint ‘Baseless’

A Washington-based watchdog group has filed a complaint against South Jersey congressman Rob Andrews, claiming that he has diverted thousands of dollars from his campaign to his personal use.

2011/11/30

(US congressman Rob Andrews, D-NJ, in AP file photo.)

Rep. Andrews To Refund $10,000 To His Campaign

South Jersey Congressman Rob Andrews will refund nearly $10,000 to his campaign, after questions were raised about the use of that money.

2011/11/22

Mike Fitzpatrick, Rob Andrews Speak On Debt Reduction Plan

Fitzpatrick: “Democracy is a messy business, but in the end the system did work in as much everyone’s views were heard.”
Andrews: “I think this deal is good for the country.”

2011/08/01

Delaware Dredge Project Upsets Officials in New Jersey

New Jersey officials are claiming that the Army Corps of Engineers violated a federal court order last month, dumping dredge spoils from a section of the Delaware River in the Garden State.

2010/09/11