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U.S. Senate Minority Leader Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) U.S. Senate Minority Leader Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) (Alex Wong/Getty Images)

Senate OKs $1T Budget Bill, Payroll Tax Cut [VIDEO]

By Townsquare News Network December 17, 2011

The Senate has passed a $1 trillion-plus year-end budget bill for President Barack Obama's signature as part of a congressional endgame also featuring action on a two-month extension of a cut in the Social Security payroll tax and jobless benefits for the long-term unemployed.

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U.S. troops American troops arrive at Fort Hood, Texas from duty in Iraq (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Saturday Speeches: Troops & Jobs [VIDEO]

By Townsquare News Network December 17, 2011

President Barack Obama is using his weekly radio and Internet address to welcome home troops from Iraq while Republicans say those troops need good jobs, like the proposed Canada to Texas oil pipeline.

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Dennis Robinson Named COO Of NJ Formula One Race

Dan-Alexander247x247 By Dan Alexander December 17, 2011

The head of the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority is resigning to run a Formula One race in the shadow of New York City.

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Category: New Jersey News, Political News
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More Than Half Say Obama Should Lose in New Poll

By Townsquare News Network December 16, 2011

A majority of adults say President Barack Obama does not deserve a second term but are evenly divided on whether he will win re-election next year, says a new Associated Press-GfK poll that highlights some of the campaign obstacles he faces.

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Tougher Road Rage Penalties Under Jessica’s Law [VIDEO/POLL]

Kevin-McArdle By Kevin McArdle December 16, 2011

The full Assembly has unanimously passed a measure dubbed, "Jessica's Law."

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Upper Freehold pot hearing Elliot Wiesner addresses the committee against the ordinance (photo Ilya Hemlin, Townsquare Media)

Anti-Marijuana Ordinance Passes In Upper Freehold [AUDIO]

By Ilya Hemlin December 16, 2011

With five "ayes" and no "nays" Upper Freehold Township unanimously passed it's ordinance prohibiting the town from considering any applications that violate Federal Law.

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Jobs Bill Heads Back To Governor’s Desk

Dino-Flammia By Dino Flammia December 16, 2011

The "Back to Work NJ" program was approved Thursday by the full Senate. The bill would pair unemployed workers with New Jersey businesses in a six-week training program.

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Senator Tries to Force a Vote on Death Penalty Bill [VIDEO]

Kevin-McArdle By Kevin McArdle December 16, 2011

State Senator Bob Singer is adamant about re-instating the death penalty in New Jersey on a limited basis.

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Teen Driving Bill Continues To Advance

Dino-Flammia By Dino Flammia December 16, 2011

Democrats and Republicans in the New Jersey Legislature compromised to keep afloat a bill aimed at expanding education and practice requirements for special learner's and examination permits.

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Congress Clears $662-Billion Defense Bill

By Townsquare News Network December 16, 2011

Congress has cleared a $662 billion defense bill and will send the measure to President Barack Obama for his signature.

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