Rep.

Frank LoBiondo (NJ-02)

Notable Headlines
U.S. Rep. Frank LoBiondos former campaign aide admits stealing $458K [Star-Ledger, 3/04/11] Congressman LoBiondos Campaign Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Embezzling Campaign Funds [Imperial Valley News, 3/04/11]

Editorials
Daily Journal: LoBiondo Needs to Show Leadership on Deficit In February 2011, the Daily Journal criticized House Republicans for not doing enough to reduce the deficit and called on LoBiondo to show some leadership on addressing the huge, long-term fiscal issues facing this country. That will mean working with Democrats and moderate Republicans to come up with long-term solutions that have broad support and move the country forward, instead of stalling the nation in its tracks in the midst of a fragile economic recovery. [Daily Journal, 2/19/11]

Budget Issues
Declined to Answer Questions of I-295 Budget Problems In December 2011, LoBiondo, a member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, refused to answer questions about federal highway policies or roadwork on I-295 that was over budget by $22 million because the roadwork was out of his district. [Courier Post Online, 12/15/11] Opposed Cantors Position to Tie Disaster Relief to Budget Cuts In September 2011, LoBiondo spoke out against Rep. Eric Cantors efforts to tie disaster relief with budget cuts, instead supporting Gov. Chris Christie, a vocal critic of tying disaster relief with other cuts.
[rollcall.com, 09/02/11]

Voted for Final Debt Ceiling Compromise Legislation In August 2011, LoBiondo voted for the final debt ceiling compromise legislation, the Budget Control Act of 2011. The framework would cut $917 billion in spending over a decade, raise the debt limit initially by $900 billion and assign a special congressional committee, with members from the House and the Senate and appointed by congressional leadership, to find another $1.5 trillion in deficit savings by late November.

If Congress met that deadline and deficit target, or voted to send a balanced budget amendment to the states, the debt ceiling would be raised an additional $1.5 trillion. The plan guaranteed a vote on the balanced budget amendment between October and the end of 2011. If Congress failed to take either step, or debt savings of at least $1.2 trillion were not produced, the plan allows the president to obtain a $1.2 trillion debt ceiling increase. That would trigger automatic spending cuts across the government including in defense and Medicare to take effect starting in 2013. The Medicare cuts would only affect Provider reimbursements. The legislation included no revenue increases. The bill was passed by the full House, 269-161. [Bloomberg, 8/01/11; S 356, 8/01/11] Voted Against Reids Debt Ceiling Plan In July 2011, LoBiondo voted against Sen. Harry Reids plan to raise the debt ceiling. Reids plan called for raising the debt limit by $2.4 trillion, requiring no additional debt ceiling vote until after the 2012 election. The plan included $1.2 trillion in discretionary spending cuts over 10 years, mandatory spending cuts of $100 billion, $1 trillion in savings from winding down combat operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, and $400 billion in interest savings. The legislation included no revenue increases. The CBO score of Reids plan said it would reduce the deficit by $2.2 trillion. The bill was rejected by the full House, 173-246. [New York Times, 7/25/11; HR 2693, 7/30/11] Voted in Favor of Boehners Debt Ceiling Plan In July 2011, LoBiondo voted in favor of Speaker John Boehners plan to raise the debt ceiling. Boehners plan called for an immediate debt ceiling raise of $900 billion, spending cuts of $917 billion over 10 years, and an additional debt ceiling vote in six months. The legislation contained no revenue increases. Under Boehners plan, the second debt ceiling raise was conditional on the passage of a balanced budget amendment by both Houses of Congress and the creation of a select joint committee on deficit reduction. The CBO score of Boehners plan said it would reduce the deficit by $850 billion. The bill was approved by the full house, 218-210. [ABC News, 7/29/11; S 627, 7/29/11] Criticized Failure to Extend FAA Trust Fund and Subsequent Employee Furlough In July 2011, LoBiondo called the Senates failure to extend the Federal Administration Aviations Trust Fund before the July 22nd weekend extremely irresponsible and indefensible. LoBiondo said the failure to extend the fund and the subsequent furlough of 541 state residents has caused an unnecessary and avoidable hardship for employees.

He said, The House had done its part and passed an extension, and now the Senate needs to do the same. [Press of Atlantic City, 7/22/11] Voted in Favor of Cut, Cap and Balance Plan In July 2011, LoBiondo voted in favor of the Cut, Cap and Balance Act, legislation requiring deep spending cuts, a federal spending cap and a balanced budget amendment in order to raise the federal debt ceiling. Under Cut, Cap and Balance, discretionary spending in fiscal year 2012 would be reduced below fiscal year 2008 levels except for Defense, Homeland Security and Veterans affairs. The plan provided a universal spending cap after 2012. The legislation contained no revenue increases. The bill was approved by the full House, 234-190. [New York Times, 7/21/11; HR 2560, 7/19/11] LoBiondo: Resolve Budget Crisis through Cuts to Government Programs and Subsidies, Not Through Tax Increases or Changes to Social Security In July 2011, LoBiondo claimed the middle class would suffer if the nation continues to borrow, because you cant just borrow and spend without a consequence. LoBiondo said the country should look to spending cuts that target overlapping government programs and certain industry-specific subsidies. Tax increases are a nonstarter to him, as are changes to Social Security unless theres a broad consensus to touch it. LoBiondo said, Is that going to be enough? Im not sure. [Wall Street Journal, 7/13/11] Voted Against Clean Debt Ceiling Raise In May 2011, LoBiondo voted against HR 1954, a clean federal debt ceiling raise of $2.4 trillion. The bill was rejected by the full House, 97-318. [HR 1954, 5/31/11] LoBiondo: Stimulus Package Stimulated the Government, not the Private Sector In 2011, LoBiondo criticized the effectiveness of the stimulus package. The government tried to stimulate the economy, but they stimulated the government, not the private sectorIt has left us with a very challenging situation. [Shore News Today, 03/09/11] Against Raising the Debt Ceiling In 2011, LoBiondo was against raising the debt ceiling unless additional spending cuts were made. Its a terrible mistake, unless you do something about cutting up the credit card. Were all looking for a way to move forward together. [Shore News Today, 03/09/11]

Business and Consumer Issues

Sought to End Ban on Sports Betting In December 2011, LoBiondo prepared two bills dealing with sports betting in New Jersey, as well as in the rest of the United States. One bill would absolve New Jersey from the 1992 Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act, which bans sports wagers in all but four states. The second would allow all states to participate in sports betting. "Legalizing sports betting would allow Atlantic City to further compete against out-of-state gaming operations, giving it an additional edge to attract visitors and critical tourism dollars, he said. LoBiondo has not decided which bill he will introduce. [pressofatlanticcity.com, 12/22/11] Participated Armed Services Discussion with Area Defense Contractors In December 2011, LoBiondo participated in a meeting of Area defense contractors centered on Defense Department procurement policies and other regulations impacting contracting with the Pentagon. LoBiondo said potential defense cuts were a huge concern because of the role of the defense industry in his district. LoBiondo said, Debt reduction will happen, but it needs to happen in a way that does not threaten the readiness of the men and women who make up our military. [phillyburbs.com, 12/11/11] Earmarked $8 Million for Night Vision Technology In February 2011, LoBiondo earmarked $8 million in the FY2012 National Defense Authorization Act for night vision component technology to Sensors Unlimited, Inc. located in Princeton, New Jersey, outside of his district. No funds were requested for the project in FY12. In FY10 and FY11, the project received $6.7 and $6.8 million respectively. [mccaskill.senate.gov, H.R.1540, Amdt. 28] Earmarked $5.1 Million for Light-Weight Anti-Ballistic Garments In February 2011, LoBiondo earmarked $5.1 million in the FY2012 National Defense Authorization Act to Absecon Mills, a fabrics manufacturer in Cologne, New Jersey for light-weight anti-ballistic garments located in his district. According to the earmark description, the funds would enhance the strength of ballistic fiber and would provide increased individual mobility, ease of medical access, reduced weight, increased ballistic protection, and cost effective savings. [mccaskill.senate.gov, H.R.1540, Amdt. 29] Earmarked $20 Million for Air National Guard Military Construction

In February 2011, LoBiondo earmarked $20 million in the FY2012 National Defense Authorization Act to the 177th Fighter Wing of the Air National Guard and Atlantic City IAP military construction account for maintenance and production located in his district. [mccaskill.senate.gov, H.R.1540, Amdt. 105] Earmarked $20 Million to Construct Research Support Operations Center In February 2011, LoBiondo earmarked $20 million in the FY2012 National Defense Authorization Act to construct a Research Support Operations Center and Staff Judge Advocate Facility to support medical research and development, medical logistics, and acquisition management and legal staff activities in Fort Detrick, located in his district. [mccaskill.senate.gov, H.R.1540, Amdt. 119] Supported Repeal of 1099 Provision In April 2011, LoBiondo supported the repeal of the 1099 Provision in the Affordable Care Act of 2010. The 1099 mandate would have needlessly caused South Jersey employers excessive burdens while discouraging future investments and hiring. The repeal of the 1099 mandate is the first step in our ongoing efforts to create certainty for small businesses, LoBiondo said. [Cape May County Herald, 4/08/10]

Campaign Finance Issues

Former Campaign Treasurer Sentenced 30 Months For Stealing From Campaign In 2011, former LoBiondo campaign treasurer Andrew McCrosson Jr. was sentenced to 30 months in federal prison after stealing $458,000 during his 15 years in the position. Under federal guidelines, McCrosson faced between 46 to 57 months in prison but was given a reduced sentence due to his superlative character. LoBiondo was not present at the sentencing but sent a letter to the judge citing the abuse of trust by his former treasurer. [Press of Atlantic City, 09/07/11]

Crime & Public Safety Issues Economic and Financial Issues

Presented With Award by US Chamber of Commerce In March 2011, LoBiondo was presented with the Spirit of Enterprise Award by the US Chamber of Commerce. [New Jersey On-Line, 3/31/11]

Education Issues
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Energy Issues
Lobiondo Voted Against The Reversing President Obamas Offshore Moratorium Act In May 2011, Lobiondo was one of nine Republicans to vote against the Reversing President Obamas Offshore Moratorium Act. [HR 1231, Vote #320, 5/12/11] Advocated for Domestic Oil Drilling Off U.S. Coasts In 2011, LoBiondo called the Obama administrations suspension of permits in the Gulf of Mexico deeply flawed and advocated for further drilling along Americas coasts. [nj.com, 3/20/11] Suggested Streamlining Approval Process for Energy Projects In 2011, LoBiondo suggested making the approval process easier for energy projects in the United States. These projects included wind mill farms off the coasts of Cape May and Atlantic counties. For New Jersey, a streamlined review process could move forward six proposed projects, including those off Atlantic and Cape May counties. According to a report by Gov. Chris Christies administration and environmental groups, there is enough commercially viable wind power potential off our coast to generate electricity for all 3 million homes in the state. [nj.com, 3/20/11] Supported Streamlined Approval Process for Nuclear Energy Projects a streamlined process could mean shorter timetables to bring other clean energy-producing projects online, including additional nuclear reactors. As we move forward with nuclear power and I believe we should, as it remains a viable option we cannot, and must not, short-change public safety, security and environmental reviews, said LoBiondo. [nj.com, 3/20/11]

Environmental Issues
Sponsored Bill to Uphold National Standard for Cleansing Ship Ballast Water In November 2011, LoBiondo sponsored a bill to uphold a proposed national standard for cleansing ship ballast water that environmentalists called weak. The bill would limit the number of live organisms that would be permitted in ballast waters. LoBiondo said, While individual state standards and those set by the Clean Water Act function well for factories that are fixed in one location, it simply does not work for vessels engaged in interstate or international commerce. [dailypress.net, 11/07/11] Blasted in Ad Campaign for Votes on Clean Air
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In October 2011, Environment New Jersey targeted LoBiondo for his votes on bills related to air quality. The American Lung Association said that one of the bills LoBiondo voted for, H.R. 2250, could roll back clean air protections that limit emissions from industrial boilers, process heaters and incinerators. A spokesman for the organization said, This decision ignores the severe health consequences for all Americans, demonstrating once again, that many in Congress side with big polluters instead of standing up for public health. The Vineland-Milville-Bridgeton area in LoBiondos district ranked as the seventh-smoggiest small metropolitan area in the country. [dailyrecord.com, 10/20/11] Voted to Delay Toxic Pollution Controls In October 2011, LoBiondo voted for a bill that would make the EPA rewrite regulations created to reduce pollution at 150 cement plants worldwide. In addition, the bill also increases the number of years that companies have to comply with the new regulations. The bill is the first of two to delay rules to cut toxic air pollution and mercury from cement plants, solid-waste incinerators, and industrial boilers. [philly.com, 10/7/11] Decreased Score on Environmental Protection from Republican Group In July 2011, LoBiondo received a score of 54 from the Republicans for Environmental Protection. In 2009, LoBiondo was honored as one of the three Greenest Republicans in Congress, with a perfect record on the 18 floor votes scored by the group. The House Republican average decreased from 33 percent in 2009 to 28 percent in 2010. [Asbury Park Press,
7/15/11]

Sponsored Legislation to Conserve Delaware River In June 2011, LoBiondo co-sponsored the Delaware River Basin Conservation Act, legislation aimed to protect and restore the Delaware River watershed. [Mid-Hudson News, 6/24/11] Supported Drilling Along Coast In 2011, LoBiondo supported drilling for oil off American coasts, but not along New Jersey coasts. All they have to do, in essence, is flip the switch, LoBiondo said. Supply is not a problem. I drove to Washington and saw 15 tankers waiting to get into Baltimore. Its foolish that we are in this predicament. [Shore News Today, 03/09/11] Voted to Ban the EPA from Regulating Greenhouse Gas Emissions In 2011, LoBiondo voted yes on a bill that would bar the Environmental Protection Agency from regulating emissions of greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide. [philly.com, 4/08/11]
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Ethics Issues
Former Campaign Treasurer Sentenced to 30 Months For Stealing From Campaign In September 2011, former LoBiondo campaign treasurer Andrew McCrosson Jr. was sentenced to 30 months in federal prison after stealing $458,000 from the campaign during his 15 years in the position. Under federal guidelines, McCrosson faced between 46 to 57 months in prison but was given a reduced sentence due to his superlative character. LoBiondo was not present at the sentencing but sent a letter to the judge citing the abuse of trust by his former treasurer. [Press of Atlantic City, 09/07/11]

Foreign Policy Issues Iraq, Afghanistan, Iran, North Korea

Voted Against Colombia, Panama, and South Korea Trade Deals In November 2011, LoBiondo voted against free trade deals with South Korea, Panama, and Colombia. Supporters of the deals said that they could benefit New Jersey firms producing chemicals, transportation equipment, and computer parts. Opponents of the deals predict layoffs due to a rise in imports from the three countries. [mycentraljersey.com, 11/16/11] LoBiondo Voted for Resolution Against US Intervention in Libya In June 2011, LoBiondo voted for the House resolution declaring that Obama failed to provide Congress with a compelling rationale based on United States national security interests for current United States military activity in Libya. The resolution included a directive that no US ground troops could be used in the intervention. [Herald News, 6/04/11] LoBiondo Viewed Bin Laden Photos, Agreed With Photo Ban In May 2011, the Courier-Post reported that after viewing images of a deceased Osama bin Laden, Lobiondo said the White House was correct not to make the photographs public. Lobiondo said, I don't think we want to do anything to put a single soldier at risk. Lobiondo continued, There are going to be some for whom if they release the photos it still wouldn't be enough," adding the victory laps knock against Obama was unfair. The president made a decision, I support it and I don't think there's much more to say. [Courier-Post, 5/16/11]

Gay and Lesbian Issues

Featured in It Gets Better Video Despite Record Opposing Gay Rights

In October 2011, LoBiondo appeared in a video for the It Gets Better campaign, despite previous votes for legislation opposing gay rights. LoBiondo in the video said, There are actions we can take to make things better now. LoBiondo voted against repealing Dont Ask, Dont Tell, and voted in favor of the Marriage Protection Act, which would prevent federal courts from hearing cases involving the Defense of Marriage Act. [Washington Post, 10/27/11;
thinkprogress.org, 10/25/11]

Gun Issues
Voted for Loose Gun Laws In December 2011, LoBiondo voted in favor of H.R. 822, also known as the National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act of 2011. This legislation would force states to allow out-of-state visitors to carry loaded, hidden guns, even if those persons are not trained to the standards of the state they are visiting. [njtoday.net,
12/22/11]

Supported Bill to Grant Recognition of Concealed Carry of Firearms Across State Lines In November 2011, LoBiondo supported a bill that would grant recognition of concealed carry permits of firearms across state lines. New Jersey had very strict laws about who could carry concealed weapons.
[northjersey.com, 11/17/11]

Supported Bill To Grant Recognition of Concealed Weapons In November 2011, LoBiondo supported an NRA backed bill that would allow the right to carry concealed weapons in any state. The bill would supersede state laws on gun control. [Star-Ledger, 11/20/11]

Health Care Issues

LoBiondo Op-ed: Improved VA Health Care is Coming to South Jersey In November 2011, LoBiondo wrote an op-ed in support of COLA adjustments for veterans with disabilities and an increase to compensation rates for survivors of disabled veterans. LoBiondo also supported improving health care services with community-based outpatient clinics. [Shore
News Today, 11/07/11]

Voted Against Ensuring that No Funds Be Cut From Social Security or Medicare In 2011, LoBiondo voted against an amendment that would ensure that no funds in HJ Res 48, the House resolution to keep the government funded through April 8, could be used to cut Social Security or Medicare benefits, privatize Social Security, or switch Medicare to a voucher plan. [philly.com, 3/20/11]

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LoBiondo: Im Not a Big Fan of Obamacare In 2011, LoBiondo expressed his skepticism of the Affordable Care Act. tens of thousands of IRS agents are hiding the plans 2,900 pages, and theyre not knocking on your door for milk and cookies. This legislation is going to affect every segment of society. Its going to affect funding scenarios. Businesses and average citizens will pay for this. [Shore News Today, 03/09/11] Purchased Private Health Insurance In 2011, the Daily Record reported that LoBiondo purchased his own private health insurance instead of the package offered to members of Congress. [dailyrecord.com, 2/18/11]

Immigration and Border Issues Israel

LoBiondo Expressed Support for Netanyahu And Criticized Obamas Israel Two-State Proposal In a May 2011 press release, Lobiondo said, I unequivocally agree with the terms and conditions laid out by Prime Minister Netanyahu to the Congress and the American people. His leadership and voice are critical if a two-state solution is to be reached. I was deeply disappointed that President Obama attempted to take the negotiations out of Israels hands unilaterally. The lack of clarity and certainty of U.S. policy to the Israeli-Palestinian issue must be immediately addressed. [Office of Congressman Lobiondo, 5/24/11]

Labor and Working Family Issues

Supported UPS Efforts to Make FedEx Subject to National Labor Relations Act In November 2011, LoBiondo during a visit to a UPS center in Vineland supported UPS efforts to make their competitor FedEx subject to the National Labor Relations Act. If FedEx were subject to the act, their workers could more readily unionize. LoBiondo believed that it would even the playing field between the companies. [Daily Journal, 11/07/11] Delivered Congressional Proclamation to UPS Facility in Uniform In November 2011, LoBiondo wore the trademark UPS uniform and delivered a congressional proclamation to a UPS center in Vineland for going 2 years without injury to a worker. LoBiondo said, Coming from a trucking background, I have a keen understanding of what that means; thats no small feat. [Daily Journal, 11/07/11]

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Sponsored Bill to Secure Back Pay for Furloughed FAA Workers In 2011, LoBiondo was the lead sponsor of a bill to ensure back pay for 4,000 furloughed FAA workers during their partial shutdown. Regarding the bill, Lobiondo said, For the past two weeks it was important to get these workers back on the job. Now my focus is to get them back pay and to ensure this avoidable situation never happens again. [newsok.com, 08/10/11] Voted to Repeal the Neighborhood Stabilization Program In 2011, LoBiondo voted to repeal the Neighborhood Stabilization Program. The program provides cities and nonprofits with funds for buying, repairing, and selling foreclosed, abandoned homes in order to keep neighborhoods intact. [philly.com, 3/20/11] Opposed Republican Provision to Make Unionizing Harder In 2011, LoBiondo opposed a Republican-backed proposal that said if a worker doesn't vote in a unionization election, their heads will still be counted as "no" votes. The provision would make it harder for aviation and rail workers to unionize. [Talking Points Memo, 03/10/11]

Other Social Issues

Planned to Deliver Petitions Regarding Medical Treatment Personally to the VA In July 2011, LoBiondo announced his plan to personally deliver more than 10,000 signed petitions calling on the VA to allow veterans to obtain medical treatments at local hospitals. LoBiondo said, We will never get to the point where our vets have everything a vet should or have it where a vet should have itThe VA is a big bureaucracy that doesnt move easily and is set in its ways Things like this help change that. [Press of Atlantic City, 7/09/11] LoBiondo Announced USDA Grant To Borough of Clayton In a May 2011 press release, Lobiondo announced that the Borough of Clayton was awarded a $200,000 grant from the USDA to be used to improve two wells and construct a permanent interconnection with neighboring Borough of Glassboro. An additional $620,000 in a 40 year, low interest rate loan was also approved by the USDA for the project. [Office of Frank Lobiondo, 5/09/11] Opposed Legislation to Redirect Airplanes Away from New Jersey Residents Homes In 2011, LoBiondo opposed legislation that would stop the Federal Aviation Administration from rerouting air traffic into and out of the region's airports.

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Looking at this, we realize this is a very real and negative impact on the region, including a potential for a decrease in home valuesThe new flight patterns, which would be considered here over the region, should not be implemented until a thorough study of alternatives is presented to Congress, said Rep. Scott Garrett, one of the sponsors. Garrett's measure, an amendment to a bill authorizing the FAA's operations, was defeated 303-120 on Thursday night. [northjersey.com, 4/02/11]

Stem Cells Tax Issues

Voted Against Payroll Tax Cut In December 2011, LoBiondo was one of six New Jersey GOP House members who voted against legislation that would have extended the payroll tax cut for two months on 160 million Americans. The bill also would have provided benefits to over 2 million laid-off workers. [courierpostonline.com, 12/22/11] Claimed to be In Step with Tea Party on Spending and Taxes In 2011, LoBiondo said that on some issues he was in step with the Tea Party. With tea party issues of spending and taxation, I think Im pretty much in step with them, he said.
[pressofatlanticcity.com, 3/27/11]

Tea Party
Claimed to be In Step with Tea Party on Spending and Taxes In 2011, LoBiondo said that on some issues he was in step with the Tea Party. With tea party issues of spending and taxation, I think Im pretty much in step with them, he said.
[pressofatlanticcity.com, 3/27/11]

Transportation Issues
Advocated for $18.5 Million Railroad Grant In December 2011, Salem County in conjunction with the South Jersey Port Corporation and Contrail was awarded an $18.5 million grant for railroad-related improvements, a grant which LoBiondo supported.

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LoBiondo said, Ive physically seen and know the impact this will have on Salem County, it is critically important. Its about putting the right climate in place and by obtaining these funds we create jobs and if this doesnt happen we lose them. Its that simple. [nj.com, 12/14/11] Announced $18.5 in Federal Money and $117 in Quasi-government Agencies to Repair Jersey Rail Operations In December 2011, LoBiondo announced $18.5 million in federal transportation funds and $117 million in funds from quasi-governmental agencies to repair two South Jersey rail operations. LoBiondo said, This is one of the best examples of a private-public partnership that you will find. He said that there were spots on the tracks where trains could not run at more than 5 mph and added, Most people are walking faster than the trains can go. [nj.com, 12/15/11] Criticized Stimulus Funds for Route 52 Causeway In November 2011, LoBiondo criticized a report from the Presidents Council of Economic Advisers that used the Route 52 causeway as a positive example for how federal investment in infrastructure helped the economy. LoBiondo said that the New Jersey state Department of Transportation diverted $70 million in federal stimulus money to pay for the causeway to free up money for other projects. LoBiondo said, The money from the stimulus was not even reprogrammed into other transportation projects. It was reprogrammed into the Corzine budget wormhole which disappeared. Tens of millions of dollars disappeared. Youd think someone in the (Obama) administration would understand when theyre talking about jobs and infrastructure, they wouldnt take this example. If the stimulus package had performed as promised, you wouldnt have an unemployment rate of 9 percent. [pressofatlanticcity.com, 11/03/11]

Womens Issues Miscellaneous

Received $124,150 in Labor Campaign Contributions In November 2011, LoBiondo received $124,150 in labor contributions. LoBiondo has been frequently counted on to build union support in the Republican Conference. [Politico,
11/17/11]

Reimbursed Himself $1,646.20 in Travel Expenses From July-September 2011, LoBiondo was reimbursed $1,646.20 in private auto mileage, taxis, parking, and tolls. [2011 3nd Quarter Statements of Disbursement, 10/5/11]

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Announced Funding for New Fire Station In August 2011, LoBiondo announced that the Buena Vista Township Fire District would receive a $403,000 loan to help build a new station. In a statement, LoBiondo said, In order to successfully do their jobs, our local fire and emergency response companies need to have critical readiness equipment and facilities [Press of Atlantic City, 8/18/11] LoBiondo Petitioned Obama to Support Disaster Declaration in South Jersey In August 2011, LoBiondo petitioned President Obama to support Governor Christies request for a major disaster declaration for three counties in South Jersey affected by recent storms. [nj.com, 8/24/11] Received 44% Score From Heritage Action for America LoBiondo received 44 percent score from Heritage Action for America in 2011. [Heritage Action for America,
accessed 8/29/11]

Announced Federal Funding for Local Airport In June 2011, LoBiondo announced $6,706,131 in federal funding from the Department of Transportation for the Atlantic City Airport to complete construction of a fire and rescue building. LoBiondo said, This significant federal funding will help us improve safety and security at ACY while ensuring long-term economic growth of our region. [Shore News Today, 7/06/11] Criticized DHS for Failure to Produce Report on GPS
In June 2011, LoBiondo criticized the Department of Homeland Security for its failure to deliver a report on the need for a backup plan if the creation of a national broadband wireless network from LightSquared interferes with GPS. LoBiondo commented, DHS is pretending Congress and this oversight committee do not exist. [NextGov, 6/24/11]

Announced Grant from Department of Transportation for Atlantic City Airport In June 2011, LoBiondo announced that the US Department of Transportation granted $6.7 million to the Atlantic City International Airport (ACY) for the erection of a rescue and firefighting house. LoBiondo commented that the fund will facilitate in developing the safety and security at ACY, while continuing its long-term economic growth strategy. [Office of Congressman LoBiondo, 6/18/11] LoBiondo: Maritime Transportation is Essential to Job Creation and Import Expansion In June 2011, LoBiondo commented on the Maritime Transportation System (MTS) and said, The MTS is a vast resource that facilitates our robust maritime commerceAs such, ongoing maintenance and improvements to the MTS is essential to any effort to create jobs and expand imports. [Subcommittee on
Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation, 6/14/11]

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2012 Campaign
Received Primary Challenge From School Board Member Mike Assad In November 2011, 24 year old school board member Mike Assad announced his plans to challenge LoBiondo in the Republican primaries due to his poor voting record on job creation. Assad spoke out against LoBiondos opposition of free and open markets and his support of Cap and Trade and Card Check, and said that those positions were not favorable to job creation. Assad said, Time and time again, Congressman LoBiondo has traded the best interests of our country for the support of union bosses. I am running against Congressman LoBiondo in the Republican primary because South Jersey deserves principled leadership. I will support legislation that will create jobs, reduce our nations debt, and reform our broken tax system. [shorenewstoday.com, 11/11/11]

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