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Rob Menendez discusses education policy and local business visit

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Rob Menendez U.S. House of Representatives from New Jersey's 8th district | Official U.S. House Headshot

Rob Menendez U.S. House of Representatives from New Jersey's 8th district | Official U.S. House Headshot

Rep. Rob Menendez, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing New Jersey’s 8th district, shared a series of tweets on March 21, 2025, discussing various topics including local business visits and educational policies.

In a tweet posted at 19:12 UTC, Rep. Menendez expressed his appreciation for visiting Gambert Shirts in Newark. He highlighted the company's nearly century-long history and commended owner Mitch for his dedication to the craft. "It was GREAT visiting Gambert Shirts in Newark and hearing about their nearly 100-year history! And when you meet the owner, Mitch, you get a real sense of his passion for the craft. Thanks for having me!"

Later that day at 20:36 UTC, Menendez emphasized the importance of equitable educational opportunities provided by federal support. He underscored how essential this support is according to educators across different backgrounds. "The Department works to create equitable educational opportunities for everyone, regardless of their background. Talk to educators and they will tell you how essential the federal support is."

On the same day and time, he criticized former President Trump's actions regarding the Department of Education, labeling them unconstitutional with potentially severe impacts nationwide. "Trump dismantling the Department of Education is not just unconstitutional, it will have devastating consequences across the state and country."

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