Congressman Norcross Fights to Clean Up Toxic Sites In South Jersey

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Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) Tuesday continued his fight to fund programs that clean up toxic sites across South Jersey and protect the health of constituents from potential health hazards.

Rep. Norcross introduced an amendment to add an additional $22 million to the Superfund Program (House Resolution 2822, the FY 2016 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill). Although the amendment did not move forward, the Congressman remains vigilant about cleaning up contaminated sites.

"The Garden State today is well-known for its tomatoes, corn and blueberries. But we also historically were a hub for heavy industry. New Jersey found out the hard way what you can and can't dump into the ground, rivers, lakes and backyards, and now we're working to clean it up."

"It is our responsibility to protect our citizens. There are no companies to go back to. The damage is already done. And we must continue to protect our citizens."

It's right for the environment, it's right for the economy, and most importantly, it's right for the health of the people of New Jersey," said Rep. Norcross

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