EMILY's List Endorses Stender

by: Juan Melli

Mon Nov 19, 2007 at 03:16:14 PM EST

"Linda Stender has been a tenacious and dedicated member of the New Jersey General Assembly," said Ellen R. Malcolm, president of EMILY's List. "She will continue her commitment to creating positive change and common sense solutions as the congresswoman for New Jersey's 7th district. EMILY's List and our members are pleased to support Linda Stender and are committed to finally getting a Democratic woman from New Jersey back in the United States Congress."

Throughout her political career, Linda Stender has done a great deal to advance the welfare of children, women, the environment, and her constituents at large. Stender's dedication to promoting accessible and affordable health care is seen throughout her tenure in New Jersey's General Assembly where she has been a champion for children's health and fought to fulfill the promise of stem cell research for New Jersey's citizens. While in office, Stender has worked to strengthen support for educational and health programs, including sponsoring a bill to reduce toxic chemicals in schools and co-sponsoring a successful bill reducing New Jersey's greenhouse gas emissions.  As a wife and mother of three children, she knows the challenges facing America's families today, and advocates responsibility and sustainability in looking to the future. 

"The time has come for someone who will stand up for the wishes of the people of New Jersey, rather than giving in to the status quo," said Stender.  "I am proud to be allied with the thousands of women and men who are members of EMILY's List, and will bring experience and integrity to New Jersey's 7th district and to Washington."