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Bruce Arnold
Nov 17th, 2006 - 4:01 AM
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HEADS UP: Lautenberg to chair Transportation subcommittee
Lautenberg to chair Transportation subcommittee
The Associated Press
Published: Thursday, November 16, 2006
WASHINGTON (AP) - New Jersey Democratic Sen. Frank Lautenberg will be chairman of a transportation subcommittee when the new Congress convenes in January, his office said Thursday.
Lautenberg will head the Transportation Safety, Infrastructure Security and Water Quality Subcommittee. Among the issues Lautenberg said his panel will deal with are drunken driving, motorcycle safety, chemical plant security and oil spills.
"This chairmanship will allow me to provide greater safety and security for New Jersey's transportation systems," Lautenberg said. "This panel will also lead the way in protecting the quality of water on our shore and in our rivers, lakes and wetlands."
Besides his seat on the Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, Lautenberg will also serve on the Appropriations Committee and the Environmental and Public Works Committee.
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