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Garrett Statement on Marriage Debate

December 9, 2009

As you know, these are trying times for our country and our state. Elected officials at all levels should be focused on reviving the economy and getting people back to work. Unfortunately, the focus these days in Trenton has been squarely on gay marriage.

Garrett Delivers Keynote Address to ISDA Conference

September 23, 2009

Scott Garrett (R-NJ) delivered the keynote address to the International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA) Regional Member Conference in New York City, New York.

Garrett Introduces Taxpayer-Friendly Solution for Infrastructure Funding

September 23, 2009

Scott Garrett (R-NJ) re-introduced the STATE (Surface Transportation and Taxation Equity) Act, H.R. 3595, which returns primary responsibility for transportation and infrastructure projects back to the states without increasing taxes. Under this legislation, states would have the ability to prioritize projects based on safety, traffic needs, and improved commerce instead of being subject to federal mandates and earmarks.

Garrett’s Surplus Lines Bill Passes House

September 20, 2009

Scott Garrett (R-NJ) spoke on the floor of the House of Representatives about his legislation, HR 2571, the Nonadmitted and Reinsurance Reform Act of 2009, which passed the House of Representatives by voice vote.

Leaders United in Opposition to Gadhafi Visit

September 15, 2009

Congressman Scott Garrett, Senator Gerald Cardinale, and Assemblywoman Charlotte Vandervalk today announced their opposition to possible visit by Libyan leader, Moammar Gadhafi, to Englewood next month. Gadhafi, who is coming to the US to address the UN on September 23rd , recently greeted Pan Am Flight 103 bomber, Abdel Basset Ali al-Megrahi, on his return to Libya. Al-Megrahi was released from prison last week by the Scottish government which cited reasons of compassion for allowing the cancer-stricken bomber to return home to Libya to live out his days.