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Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick has been named the new co-chairperson of the Problem Solvers Caucus.
The three-term Republican from Middletown Township will co-chair with New Jersey Democratic Congressman Josh Gottheimer. The two men have worked together on legislation in the past.
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Fitzpatrick takes over the role after Congressman Tom Reed, a Republican from New York, prepares to leave at the end of his term following sexual harassment allegations.
The bipartisan, 56-member-strong Problem Solvers Caucus has been a point of pride during Fitzpatrick’s time in Washington D.C.
“It is an honor to have been elected co-chair of the Problem Solvers Caucus. I look forward to working alongside my friend, fellow Co-Chair Rep. Josh Gottheimer, and PSC colleagues, as we continue our joint mission of building bridges, engaging in productive, bipartisan conversations and debates, and working to find common ground on every key issue facing our nation,” Fitzpatrick said in a statement. “Now, more than ever, it is imperative we continue our efforts of bringing people together in the spirit of bipartisanship to best serve our constituents and country. Together, we are most successful, and together, we can deliver real results to communities across the country.”
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Gottheimer noted his work with Fitzpatrick over the years.
“Given Brian’s lifetime of service to our country, with his experience at the FBI and in Congress on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and the Intelligence Committee, I know that he will continue to put the good of America ahead of partisan politics,” Gottheimer said.
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The caucus has played into Fitzpatrick’s efforts as a candidate and elected official to brand himself a moderate who is not afraid to cross the aisle.
After losing the now-First Congressional District races for a decade, Democrat’s continue to believe on the seat can be flipped. Fitzpatrick has previously said he believes in term limits but has declined to state how many terms is enough.
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