South Middlesex Times

Rep. Frank Pallone, a longstanding member of the U.S. Congress representing New Jersey's 6th district, recently shared his views on key political issues through a series of tweets. Pallone, who has been in office since 1988 and has a background in law from Rutgers University-Camden, addressed topics ranging from offshore energy policies to financial regulations.

On February 11, 2025, Rep. Pallone expressed his concerns about Republican efforts to reverse President Biden’s ban on offshore oil drilling. He stated: "Today, I’m monitoring @NRDems' hearing on offshore energy as Republicans try to roll back President Biden’s historic ban on Big Oil drilling along our coasts. No one wants this rollback and it's illegal." He emphasized the need to focus on other priorities rather than benefiting wealthy individuals associated with former President Trump.

In another tweet posted shortly after, Pallone shared a link without additional commentary: " https://t.co/unS8COmWRw" This tweet suggests further information or context related to his previous statement or ongoing political discussions.

Later that day, Pallone addressed attempts by prominent figures such as Donald Trump and Elon Musk to undermine the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). He tweeted: "For years the little guy never had someone in their corner fighting for them, but that changed with the creation of the CFPB after the 2008 financial crisis." He vowed to resist these efforts and affirmed his commitment to defending consumer rights.