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Mitt Romney campaigns in Hartford, Connecticut Mitt Romney campaigns in Hartford, Connecticut (Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

Rivals Want Promises Before Backing Romney [VIDEO]

Mitt Romney is working to win over his former rivals.

Is Gov. Christie Rethinking the Idea of Becoming a VP Candidate?

Is Governor Chris Christie rethinking the idea of becoming the Vice Presidential running mate of GOP frontrunner Mitt Romney?

Gov. Christie in the studio for "Ask the Governor" David Matthau, Townsquare Media

Did You Miss Tonight’s ‘Ask the Governor?’ Watch It Again [VIDEO]

Did you miss tonight's 'Ask the Governor?' Watch it again.

State Senator Richard Codey Steven Henry, Getty Images

NJ’s Homeless To Get Help From Former Gov. Codey

Former New Jersey Governor and current State Senator Dick Codey says he will hold a press conference tomorrow inside the waiting room at Newark Penn Station to announce several new initiatives and pieces of legislation that will address the problem of homelessness in New Jersey.

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Millionaire’s Tax Hike a Good Strategy, Says Political Expert [AUDIO]

The upside for the Assembly Democrats who are pushing a millionaire's tax hike is tremendous according to one political expert. Fairleigh Dickinson University political science professor Peter Woolley says the only true downside is that Governor Chris Christie would veto it.

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Student Loan Bill Approved by House

Republicans defied a veto threat and the House voted Friday to prevent federal loan costs from doubling for millions of college students.

Soldiers salute as they stand for the Pledge of Allegiance before U.S. President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama arrive at Fort Stewart, Georgia Soldiers salute as they stand for the Pledge of Allegiance before U.S. President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama arrive at Fort Stewart, Georgia (Richard Ellis/Getty Images)

Obamas Remember Fallen Soldiers, Work To Protect Education Benefits [VIDEO]

President Barack Obama and the first lady have paid tribute to fallen soldiers today, walking along the Fort Stewart Warriors Walk in Georgia.

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Legislator of the Year Award Goes To…

The New Jersey Conference of Mayors honored Assembly Deputy Republican Leader Gary Chiusano as Legislator of the Year, as part of the group's 49th Annual Spring Conference in Atlantic City.

Governor Christie's office has responded to more than 98 percent of the letters and emails received since January 2010. (Dino Flammia, Townsquare Media) Governor Christie's office has responded to more than 98 percent of the letters and emails received since January 2010. (Dino Flammia, Townsquare Media)

Governor’s Office Responds to Most E-mails and Letters [AUDIO/VIDEO]

If you've wanted to reach out to the Governor with a concern or for advice on a certain issue, but figured it would be a waste of time, think again. Governor Chris Christie shared some staggering numbers with a town hall crowd Thursday in Springfield.

Mayor John Bencivengo Mayor John Bencivengo (Hamilton Township)

New Jersey Corruption Among Politicians Continues [AUDIO]

Hamilton Township is New Jersey's 9th largest town and its mayor is now facing corruption charges. U.S. Attorney Paul Fishman says John Bencivengo surrendered Thursday to FBI agents to face allegations he took $12,400 in bribes in exchange for his official influence over a health insurance brokerage contract with the township's school district.