#leonard lance

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5 House Republicans in 2 weeks announce retirement

Former Congressman Leonard Lance, who was one of 40 Republicans who lost their seats in the 2018 midterms, talks to Chris Hayes about what goes into the calculation of whether to run or retire.

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Republicans avoid town halls after health care votes

Republicans avoid town halls after health care votes

Reps. Leonard Lance of New Jersey and Ryan Costello of Pennsylvania appear to be the only swing-district Republicans who voted for their party’s bill to replace Obamacare who will directly face constituents over the April recess, according to a USA TODAY analysis of scheduled town halls compiled by Townhallproject.com. cxenseparse_end cxenseparse_start Fourteen Republicans from competitive…

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The first time Ed O'Malley joined others at a rally outside Rep. Leonard Lance's office, the congressman came out to speak with the protesters. "He tried to sell the idea of replace and repeal of the Affordable Care Act (ACA)," O'Malley said. That was in early January. O'Malley and other protesters have been coming to Lance's office every week since then, including this Wednesday when more than 120 stood outside the North Avenue office to urge Lance (R-7th Dist.) to keep the ACA also known as Obamacare. Lance, along with fellow GOP Rep. Rodney Frelinghuysen of the 11th district, have became targets of repeated protests. "Don't replace. Don't repeal. Leonard Lance we know you're here," yelled the protesters in the crowd with O'Malley, who held a sign that read "Don't take my health care" on one side, and "Resist Trump on the other side, referring to President Donald Trump. Lance was not in the office just as he has not been there since the first rally in January. John Byers, a spokesman for Lance, said the congressman has been in Washington on Wednesdays when the legislative body has been in session. Byers said Lance invited a small group of the protesters into his office during that first rally in January and shared his views on health care. On Wednesday, Byers, in a statement, pointed to news reports of Humana Inc. pulling out of the ACA. "Patients and families across New Jersey and the Nation are faced with fewer choices and higher costs," Byers said. He said Lance "has long supported a better way that reforms and repairs our health care system by putting patients first." The weekly protests have been organized by the New Jersey Citizen Action. Representatives from Planned Parenthood joined the rally this week. People from across the district and from towns outside the district also joined the protest. Connie Barrett came from her home in White House Station to express her need for the ACA as she battles cancer. Barrett said she had also participated in a rally against President Trump's immigration policies, and was at the Women's March in New York City just after Trump's inauguration. "That's the only thing I can do. I can register my presence," she said. Most of the protesters admitted they had supported Democrats. However, Paul Frino of Fanwood said he voted for Lance the first time he ran for the congressional seat. Frino said Lance appeared to change platforms once he took office. Frino subsequently voted against the congressman, until Fanwood was put in the 12th congressional district.

Protesters persist in rallies outside GOP congressman's office | NJ.com

[valerie-an]

you know i’m all for swingleft but they consider my district a swing district even though lance won the last election by an 11% margin and also my district is hopelessly gerrymandered and lance will probably be our representative until he dies

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Each Friday, NJ 11th for Change gathers at the office of U.S. Rep. Rodney Frelinghuysen (R-11) to bring him treats and their concerns about his recent votes to begin the repeal of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Carrying "Where's Rodney?" signs and petitions, their tactics have been more congenial than confrontational. But as Frelinghuysen continues to appear to avoid them, and fails to schedule a town hall meeting, reportedly citing scheduling conflicts, the crowd has swelled from just three people on Jan. 9 to several hundred this week. Rep. Leonard Lance (R-7th) has faced similar protests at his office in Westfield this past week. "We have been trying to engage our congressman about what concerns us," said Marion Jacobson, one of Frelinghuysen's constituents and an organizer of the group of protesters, who say they are nonpartisan. "Many of us here have voted for him. He's been a moderate, but his recent votes have been with the (President) Trump agenda." Such open protest against two longtime Republicans -- Lance is serving his fourth term and Frelinghuysen was re-elected in November to an 11th term -- is unusual in these heavily Republican districts. They, however, aren't the only Congressional leaders who have had to deal with the recent wave of displeasure from their constituents. Hunterdon County typically runs Republican, but, according to WNYC, a first meeting was recently held for "Progressive Hunterdon County," where so many people showed up the group ran out of name tags, agendas and seats.

Longtime GOP congressmen attracting a growing number of protesters and baked goods | NJ.com

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New bill introduced in House titled "Jerusalem Embassy and Recognition Act of 2017"

New bill introduced in House titled “Jerusalem Embassy and Recognition Act of 2017”

To recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, to relocate to Jerusalem the United States Embassy in Israel, and for other purposes.

Republican Representative Leonard Lance from the state of NJ, along with two cosponsors, introduced bill H.R.265 on Jan 04, 2017. The bill is mainly related to these subjects International Affairs, Appropriations, Building construction, Congressional oversight,…

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NJ Politics Digest: How Does Supreme Court Vacancy Affect State’s US Senate Race? Author: Observer Politics Team / Source: Observer Bob Menendez. Kena Betancur/Getty Images Bob Menendez. Kena Betancur/Getty Images…

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