Congressman Jeff Van Drew (R-2nd Dist.) fully expects beach replenishment projects meant to protect life and property at the Jersey Shore to be funded next year, despite massive cuts under the House Republican appropriations bill he voted in favor of earlier this month.
“I will always protect the Jersey Shore. I’m aware of the situation, and frankly, it did not come as a surprise,” he said, noting he’s been working with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Trump administration on the matter.
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