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Senator Vitale’s foremost priority is protecting the health
of children and working families as well as making health insurance
accessible for all New Jerseyans. To make his vision a reality,
Senator Vitale has crafted numerous pieces of legislation to improve
the quality and efficiency of health care in New Jersey.
Senator Vitale has taken on many hard issues and has been instrumental
in working with physicians, patients and other interest groups to
find solutions. He continues to advocate for better health care
for everyone in New Jersey.
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Senator Vitale is the prime sponsor of over forty bills that have
been signed into law, including legislation improving health care,
protecting civil liberties, and strengthening ethics in our state
government.
Senator Vitale sponsored the KidCare
and FamilyCare Health Coverage Programs, as well as
legislation requiring
nursing aides to undergo certified criminal background checks,
the Emergency
Health Powers Act, and the Patient
Safety Act, which establishes a reporting system for
medical errors.
Senator Vitale is the sponsor of the 1999
New Jersey Homeless Youth Act, which allows minors
to seek homeless shelter without parental approval. He sponsored
legislation supporting victims
of crime for drug users and to prohibit gun ownership
by those convicted of domestic
violence offenses.
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where govenment works for the people,
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Press
Release
Vitale applauds nomination of
Ryan to head the Department of Children and Families.
Senator Joseph F. Vitale, D-Middlesex, the Chair of the Senate Health,
Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee and the prime sponsor
of legislation creating the new Department of Children and Families
in State Government, issued the following statement today regarding
the Senate confirmation of Kevin Ryan to head the new Department
by a vote of 34-0k.
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press release
About
the 19th Legislative District
Joe Vitale represents New Jersey's 19th
Legislative District, a diverse and beautiful area of New Jersey.
 Senator
Vitale represents Carteret Borough, Perth Amboy City, Sayreville
Borough, South Amboy City and Woodbridge Township. The 19th District
contains part of Middlesex County, including those communities adjacent
to the Raritan River where it meets the Raritan Bay. The District
has a higher than average population density. It has large Hispanic
and Asian populations. Democrats significantly outnumber Republicans.
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Upcoming Engagements
Upcoming speaking engagements are highlighted
here
 September
24, 2006: Old Fashion Campaign Rally- American Legion Hall 471,
25 Brown Avenue, Iselin
September 29, 2006: New Jersey State of Our Health Panel-Woodbridge
Sheraton
October 1, 2006: Colonia Pride Parade
October 4, 2006: MCDO Annual Dinner
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Awards
& Endorsements
AARP New Jersey. “The
power to make it better”
 AARP
presented the 2006 Legislative Leadership Award to Senator Joseph
F. Vitale on behalf of the 1.35 million AARP members in New Jersey.
The volunteer leaders and staff of AARP New Jersey recognized and
honored State Senator Joseph Vitale, Deputy Majority Leader and
Chairman of the Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens
Committee, for his steadfast support and leadership helping all
Garden State residents age with dignity.
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about other awards and endorsements
Advancing
Legislation
Senator Vitale continues the fight for
a strong system of health care in New Jersey.
 A bill
sponsored by Senator Joseph F. Vitale which would require the Departments
of Health and Senior Services and Education to provide information
to parents of students in grades 6-12 about meningococcal meningitis
was unanimously approved by the Senate Health, Human Services and
Senior Citizens Committee.
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Joseph
F. Vitale (Democrat, born November 10, 1954) has been serving in
the New Jersey State Senate since 1998, where he represents the
19th Legislative District
