Singer, Rible & Kean to Obama: Don’t Help Countries that Protect American Fugitives
Portugal Has Hand Out for American Dollars, But Won’t Hand Over Murderer Who Escaped from New Jersey Prison
President Obama should not consider giving any assistance to Portugal as long as it continues to shield violent American fugitive George Wright, 30th District Republicans Sen. Robert Singer and Assemblymen Dave Rible and Sean T. Kean said today.
“George Wright is a convicted killer who escaped from prison and is a fugitive from justice,” Singer, R-Ocean and Monmouth, said. “The Portuguese courts erred when they ruled that the statute of limitations on his murder conviction has expired. A convicted murderer cannot just run out the clock on his sentence by hijacking a plane and leaving the country, as Wright has done. He must be brought to justice and serve the term of imprisonment to which he was sentenced.”
Singer Bill to Require Study of Looming Doctor Shortage in NJ Approved by Senate Health Committee
Legislation sponsored by Senator Robert Singer (R-30) which would require the Commissioner of Health and Senior Services to convene a planning summit to examine an expected shortage of physicians practicing in New Jersey has been approved by the Senate Health, Human Services & Senior Citizens Committee.
“A recently completed report predicts that within the next decade, New Jersey will face a shortage of thousands of physicians practicing in family care and important specialties,” said Singer. “Unless we get to work now to prevent that shortage, many New Jerseyans may soon find themselves without doctors or unable to obtain appointments or treatments when they need them.”
Singer Sponsored “Janet’s Law” Approved in Committee
Bill Requires All New Jersey Schools to Have AEDs on Hand for Sporting Events
Legislation sponsored by Senator Robert W. Singer (R- Ocean/Monmouth) seeking to prevent student-athlete deaths from cardiac arrest has been reported favorably from the Senate Education Committee.
“Janet’s Law”, S-157, would require that all public schools, non-public schools keep Automated External Defibrillators (AED) on school grounds, and that an individual trained in the use of the devices is present during student sporting events.
Singer Bill to Reinstate Death Penalty for Child Killers, Cop Killers & Terrorists Blocked by Trenton Dems
Senator Robert Singer issued the following statement regarding the parliamentary tactic used by the Trenton Democrats to block the consideration of legislation that would reinstate the death penalty in New Jersey for those who murder a child, kill a police officer in the line of duty or commit a terrorist attack that results in fatalities:
“I do not support the death penalty out of a need for revenge or due to malice in my heart. Neither do the many individuals I have met who have suffered from heinous crimes, ” Singer stated. “I support the death penalty because sometimes it is the only way to achieve justice for the victims and families affected by horrible crimes.”
Singer/Allen Bill Increasing Penalties for Illegally Passing School Bus Approved by Committee
Legislation that would increase the penalty for illegally passing a school bus has been approved by the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee. The measure, S-400, is sponsored by Senator Robert Singer (R-30) and Senator Diane Allen (R-7).
“We know from school bus drivers that people routinely ignore the flashing red lights that are meant to protect children when they are crossing to and from their buses,” said Singer. “It’s clear that the current monetary penalties, as low as $100, are simply not enough to discourage drivers from breaking the law and putting children at risk. This legislation is an important step that will help stop preventable tragedies from occurring.”
Singer Bill to Increase Long-Term Care Beds for Persons with Huntington’s Disease Approved by Committee
Legislation co-sponsored by Senator Robert Singer (R-30) that would allow two facilities that provide long-term care to individuals with Huntington’s Disease to expand to forty beds each has been approved by the Senate Budget & Appropriations Committee.
“We know that there is a long waiting list to get into some of the long-term care facilities that specialize in treating people with Huntington’s Disease,” said Singer. “Without this legislation, facilities that want to expand their programs to help more people would not be able to do so. It’s critical that we get this done.”
Video: Senator Singer Interviewed on Bill to Reinstate Death Penalty for Child Killers
As many people in New Jersey struggle with the brutal killing of 2-year old Tierra Morgan-Glover, Senator Robert Singer (R-30) was interviewed by Fox 5 News about his legislation that would reinstate the death penalty in New Jersey for those who commit the most heinous crimes, including killing a child.
As Singer recently noted, his legislation would apply to the person who killed Tierra.
Singer Bill to Reinstate Death Penalty Would Apply to Child Killers
Child Killers Should Face the Ultimate Punishment
Senator Robert Singer issued the following statement regarding the tragic murder of 2 year old Tierra Morgan-Glover. The Senator has introduced legislation that would reinstate the death penalty in New Jersey for those who murder a child, kill a police officer in the line of duty or commit a terrorist attack that results in fatalities.
“I do not support the death penalty out of a need for revenge or due to malice in my heart. Neither do the many individuals I have met who have suffered from heinous crimes, ” Singer stated. “I support the death penalty because sometimes it is the only way to achieve justice for the victims and families affected by horrible crimes.”
Singer Bill Levels Playing Field Allowing Small Businesses to Remain Competitive
Legislation sponsored by Senator Robert Singer (R-Ocean) that would help local businesses provide court reporting service, better compete with larger, out-of-state companies was passed by the Senate Commerce Committee today.
“These larger agencies hire certified reporters, often as independent contractors, but the firms themselves have no limitations on the way that they do business because they do not fall within the purview of the court reporters’ certification law or any regulation by the board, ” stated Singer. “These large agencies have an unfair competitive advantage because they have not been restricted with respect to giving gifts or other incentives to attorneys in order to get their business.”
Singer Bill Addresses Doctor Shortage in New Jersey
Report says 12 percent gap in physician supply versus demand within 10 years
Legislation sponsored by Senator Robert Singer (R-Ocean) that establishes a physician loan redemption program for certain specialties was passed by the Senate Education Committee today. The bill is based on a recommendation in a report issued by the New Jersey Council of Teaching Hospitals that said loan forgiveness is one of the top factors that medical residents look for in determining a practice.
“We need to address the impending physician shortage to prevent the risk of people going without any, or with insufficient, care., ” Singer stated. “The nine million New Jersey residents deserve to know that well-trained doctors will be available to serve their health care needs when they need it most.”
