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HINJ Congratulates Congressman Frelinghuysen on Becoming Chairman of House Appropriations Committee

Chairman Rodney Frelinghuysen
Chairman Rodney Frelinghuysen

New Brunswick, NJ, December 2, 2016The HealthCare Institute of New Jersey (HINJ) has issued the following statement regarding the election of Congressman Rodney Frelinghuysen (R-NJ-11) as Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee:

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The HealthCare Institute of New Jersey (HINJ) extends our sincere congratulations to New Jersey Congressman Rodney P. Frelinghuysen (R-11) on his election as Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee.

“Chairman Frelinghuysen is a true public servant who has dedicated his career to the betterment of his constituents, our great state of New Jersey and our nation,” said Dean J. Paranicas, HINJ President and Chief Executive Officer.  “Being selected by his House colleagues to chair one of the most influential committees in federal government is a testament to his informed approach to public policy and his leadership qualities.”

“This is an exciting and historic opportunity for New Jersey to have one of our own federal legislators be recognized in such a prominent way for his longstanding commitment to America’s critical priorities,” Paranicas continued.  “Mr. Frelinghuysen’s tenure as Appropriations Chairman will undoubtedly benefit our country greatly.  We wish him much success and look forward to working with him in his new role.”

 

About the HealthCare Institute of New Jersey (HINJ)

Founded in 1997, the HealthCare Institute of New Jersey (HINJ) serves as the voice for the state’s life sciences industry.  HINJ seeks to expand patient access to the most innovative biopharmaceuticals and medical devices and promote awareness of the industry’s impact on New Jersey’s quality of life and economic well-being.

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To learn more about the life sciences’ impact on New Jersey’s economy, please visit New Jersey’s Life Sciences: By the Numbers.