Bill Pascrell

Pascrell was born in Paterson, New Jersey. He earned a B.A. in journalism from Fordham University in 1959 and an M.A. in philosophy in 1961.[3]

After earning his degrees, Pascrell worked as both a high school history teacher and an adjunct professor at Fairleigh Dickinson University. He served in the U.S. Army and the U.S. Army Reserve beginning in 1961 and received an honorable discharge in 1967. He also served as president of the Paterson Board of Education and as a member of Passaic County Community College’s Board of Trustees.[4][5]

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The following issues were listed on Pascrell's campaign website. For a full list of campaign themes, click here.

Seniors: The future of Social Security and Medicare depends on our ability to continue financing the programs without hurting those senior citizens that depend on their benefits. As a member of the Ways and Means Committee, which oversees both Medicare and Social Security, I have been working to protect both of these vital programs.

The Economy & Jobs: Our ongoing economic recovery rightfully remains a top concern for people all over New Jersey. Many families are stilling struggling to make up the ground they lost as a result of the economic crisis and are struggling to make ends meet. As a member of the House Ways and Means Committee, with broad jurisdiction over our nation’s economic policies, I am committed to finding solutions that work for all Americans.

Energy & Environment: As concern over US reliance on foreign fossil fuels grows, so does the push for increasing domestic renewable energy resources and creating “green” jobs. As a member of the House Transportation Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment for ten years, I worked to increase renewable energy production and to protect our environment for future generations. I am proud to to have the highest rating of any Member of Congress from New Jersey from the League of Conservation Voters in 2013, and a lifetime rating of 92%.

Veterans: I have always been a firm believer that the veterans who have contributed so much to this country should be honored with access to the best possible health care and educational opportunities. That’s why I have been a constant advocate for our veterans in Congress, ensuring that the federal government fully honors all of its commitments to those who have served America so greatly.

Health Care: America is the richest country on earth, and there is no reason that all of our citizens shouldn’t have access to first-rate and reasonably priced health care. Before 2009, many Americans were putting off necessary medical care because they could not afford it. Others were unable to get health insurance altogether because of a preexisting condition, or were dropped by their insurance company once they got sick.

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—Bill Pascrell's campaign website, http://billpascrell.com/