[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 2 (Tuesday, January 12, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E9]
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              CONGRATULATIONS TO THE ALTERNATIVEPRESS.COM

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                           HON. LEONARD LANCE

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 12, 2010

  Mr. LANCE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate The 
AlternativePress.com as it celebrates its one-year anniversary.
  The AlternativePress.com was launched in October 2008 and currently 
serves as New Jersey's all-online alternative to local print 
newspapers.
  In my congressional district, The AlternativePress.com serves 
residents in Berkeley Heights, New Providence, Summit and Westfield and 
features a wide array of news and information, from video streaming of 
local high school sports events to real estate listings and restaurant 
reviews, to objective local, regional and state news.
  The AlternativePress.com is led by lifelong New Jersey resident and 
Rutgers University graduate Michael M. Shapiro, who serves as the 
outlet's chief executive officer and editor.
  I would like to congratulate Michael Shapiro and the entire 
AlternativePress.com team as it celebrates its one-year anniversary. I 
commend the whole team for its tremendous service to the public.

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