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1 gas station in cities throughout Somerset County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Mar. 16

By Somerset Times | Mar 22, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Somerset County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 16, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Kean Applauds Passage of the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024

By Somerset Times | Mar 22, 2024

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) expressed his satisfaction with the bipartisan passage of the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act for FY24, which will allocate nearly $3,159,255 in Community Project Funding to New Jersey's 7th Congressional District. The legislation encompasses various sectors including Defense, Financial Services, Homeland Security, Health and Labor, Legislative Branch, and State and Foreign Operations.In a statement, Congressman Kean remarked, "This vote wraps up a very successful Fiscal Year 2024 for New Jersey’s 7th District."...

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Congressman Kean’s ASCEND Act Passes Committee

By Somerset Times | Mar 20, 2024

Washington, DC - Today, the House Science, Space and Technology Committee passed H.R. 6219, introduced by Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07), to permanently authorize the Commercial SmallSat Data Acquisition program within NASA.The ASCEND Act, as highlighted by Congressman Kean, aims to bolster the NASA Commercial SmallSat Data Acquisition (CSDA) program. Kean emphasized, "The NASA Commercial SmallSat Data Acquisition (CSDA) program is an investment in maintaining our nation’s position as a global leader in space technology." He further added, "By expanding NASA’s CSDA...

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Cheapest premium gas in cities across Somerset County in week ending Mar. 16

By Somerset Times | Mar 19, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Somerset County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 16, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Kean and Van Drew Introduce Bill to Address the Fentanyl Crisis

By Somerset Times | Mar 19, 2024

Congressmen Tom Kean, Jr. and Jeff Van Drew have introduced the Fight Against Fentanyl Act, a bill aimed at combating the fentanyl crisis by allowing the use of federal funds for the purchase of fentanyl testing kits and opioid reversal agents by law enforcement agencies. Kean emphasized the importance of the bill, stating, "Fentanyl is not just a local problem; it is a huge crisis nationwide." He expressed gratitude to Van Drew for collaborating on the legislation to protect communities from the devastating impact of fentanyl. Van Drew echoed the urgency of the situation,...

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Somerset County in week ending Mar. 16?

By Somerset Times | Mar 18, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Somerset County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 16, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Congressman Kean Honors Local Vietnam Veterans

By Somerset Times | Mar 18, 2024

Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. of New Jersey's 7th District paid tribute to local Vietnam veterans by awarding them the Vietnam War Commemoration Lapel Pin. In a ceremony held in Bridgewater, Congressman Kean expressed his gratitude towards the veterans, stating, "It is an extraordinary privilege to present local veterans with a lapel pin, as a symbol of our nation’s gratitude towards their sacrifice and service."Vice Commander Randy Levine of the Bridgewater American Legion Post 0327, where the event took place, expressed his excitement, saying, "We enjoyed meeting the men...

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Somerset County in week ending Mar. 16?

By Somerset Times | Mar 17, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Somerset County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 16, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Which former Somerset Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon March 18?

By Somerset Times | Mar 17, 2024

These former Somerset Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon March 18.

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Somerset Times area weekly mass times

By Somerset Times | Mar 16, 2024

The following parishes in the Somerset Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Somerset County in week ending Mar. 9?

By Somerset Times | Mar 15, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Somerset County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 9, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Kean Statement on Protecting Americans From Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications

By Somerset Times | Mar 13, 2024

In a recent development, Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) has expressed his support for the Protecting Americans From Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act. Kean emphasized the significance of this legislation in safeguarding Americans from potential threats posed by foreign adversaries, particularly highlighting concerns over the Chinese Communist Party's influence on applications like TikTok."It is Congress’ duty to safeguard the privacy and security of our citizens in the digital realm," stated Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. regarding his decision to vote YES on...

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Kean Constituent Services Returned Over $4 Million to NJ-07 Residents

By Somerset Times | Mar 13, 2024

BERNARDSVILLE, NJ – Today, Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) announced that his casework team has returned more than $4,000,000 to constituents since taking office in January 2023. This total represents over a year of work on behalf on constituents who have contacted the office for prompt customer service when federal agencies were slow to deliver. "Too often, Americans struggle securing their rightfully deserved veteran benefits, IRS, or Social Security payments and much more," said Congressman Kean. "Delivering for New Jerseyans is a top priority for me in Congress, and...

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1 gas station in cities throughout Somerset County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Mar. 9

By Somerset Times | Mar 12, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Somerset County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 9, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Kean and McGarvey Introduce Bill to Expedite Flight Training for Veterans

By Somerset Times | Mar 11, 2024

Representatives Tom Kean, Jr. and Morgan McGarvey have introduced the Veterans Flight Training Responsibility Act of 2024, a bipartisan bill aimed at streamlining the flight training process for veterans by eliminating the one-year requirement to access their GI Bill benefits."Student veterans are going through their GI bill too fast and end up having to pay out of pocket or wait a semester before they use their GI bill the next academic year for flight training," expressed Representative Kean.Representative McGarvey echoed the sentiment, stating, "We should be making...

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Which former Somerset Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon March 11?

By Somerset Times | Mar 9, 2024

These former Somerset Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon March 11.

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Somerset Times area weekly mass times

By Somerset Times | Mar 9, 2024

The following parishes in the Somerset Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Somerset County in week ending Mar. 2?

By Somerset Times | Mar 8, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Somerset County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 2, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Kean, Keating, Turner, Panetta, Wilson & Connolly Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Reaffirming U.S. Commitment to NATO

By Somerset Times | Mar 8, 2024

WASHINGTON, DC - In a bipartisan effort, Chairman Tom Kean, Jr., Ranking Member Bill Keating, Chairman Mike Turner, Congressman Jimmy Panetta, Congressman Joe Wilson, and Vice Chair Gerry Connolly introduced a resolution reaffirming the United States' commitment to NATO and the Article 5 principle of Collective Defense.Chairman Kean expressed his pride in leading the resolution, emphasizing the importance of NATO's 75-year history and the alliance's strength with the inclusion of Finland and soon-to-be member Sweden. He highlighted the need for all NATO allies to meet the...

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Congressman Kean Announces Francesca Mani as State of the Union Guest

By Somerset Times | Mar 7, 2024

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) has revealed Francesca Mani as his guest for President Biden’s 2024 State of the Union Address. Francesca, a high school sophomore, will be seated in the House Gallery during the speech.Last fall, students at Westfield High School engaged in the creation of deepfake images using artificial intelligence, which led to concerns about the lack of legal recourse for AI-generated content. Following this incident, Francesca Mani, a victim of the deepfake images, approached Congressman Kean to advocate for federal-level...