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Grand Jury Investigating Menendez
 

Grand Jury Investigating Menendez

According to a Washington Post article, a federal grand jury is investigating U.S. Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) in connection with his alleged lobbying efforts on behalf of a Dominican friend and heavy campaign contributor, Dr. Salomon Melgen. Menendez has intervened in matters affecting the financial interests of Florida ophthalmologist Salomon Melgen, seeking to apply pressure on the Dominican government to honor a contract with Melgen’s port-security company, documents and interviews show. […]

New Jersey Senator Frank Lautenberg Will Retire

U.S. Senator Frank Lautenberg (D-NJ) has announced today that he will not seek re-election in 2014. The Star Ledger was the first to release the statement from the 89 year old Senator - “I am not announcing the end of anything. I am announcing the beginning of a two-year mission to pass new gun safety laws, protect children from toxic chemicals and create more opportunities for working families in New Jersey. While I may not be […]

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Sen. Lautenberg Says Sen. Menendez Should Keep Chairman Post
 

Sen. Lautenberg Says Sen. Menendez Should Keep Chairman Post

Senior U.S. Senator Frank Lautenberg (D-NJ) went on the record stating he does not see why the embattled U.S. Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) would need to step down as Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Via Roll Call - Asked if Menendez’s post was in jeopardy, Lautenberg said, “Not as is I see it. Bob Menendez is a good senator and decisions will be made in the review as to whether […]