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Governer Christie's First Re-Election Ad – What Do You Think? [VIDEO/POLL]

Deminski and Doyle — Wed, 01 May 2013 17:25:28 +0000

By Jeff Deminski

Here's a taste of Governor Chris Christie's re-election campaign is going to be like.

Is Mold Threatening Your Home? [AUDIO]

David Matthau — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 09:44:40 +0000

New Jersey lawmakers will vote on a bill today that would create mold remediation and exposure standards for residential buildings.

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A Listener Gives an Interesting Perspective on Government, Politicians and Voters

Jim Gearhart Show — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 14:30:08 +0000

We received this email courtesy of Joe from Somerset and thought we would share his interesting take on voters' gripes about the actions of our government and local politicians.

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Obama Wants Minimum Wage Increase – Do You Agree? [VIDEO/POLL]

Joe Votruba — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 18:57:01 +0000

During last night's State of The Union address, President Obama said a few things that really stood out. The one statement that really stood out and had us talking around the water cooler today was his stance on minimum wage.

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Do You Think Senator Frank Lautenberg Should Retire?

Jeff Deminski — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 18:20:22 +0000

U.S. Sen. Frank Lautenberg retired once but was brought back in to save the day when Bob Torricelli faced corruption charges. Since coming back to the senate after that brief retirement, he apparently doesn't want to let go. This week he basically said he's not thinking about retirement, which of course would pave a smoother way for Newark mayor Cory Booker.

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Controversial Sandy Hook Hoax Video Going Viral

Laurie Cataldo — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 18:45:48 +0000

There have been a lot of videos and photos going around online making an unbelievable claim about the Sandy Hook school shooting in Newtown, Connecticut.

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Cory Booker Just Became the Funniest Politician on Twitter

Joe Votruba — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 17:49:41 +0000

I started following Newark mayor Cory Booker on Twitter during Hurricane Sandy. During that time, a lot of his tweets and responses to the people of Newark went viral because he, like the Governor, had no problem being honest and to the point.

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Democracy According to Alexander Tytler

Jim Gearhart — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 13:30:44 +0000

"Where are we going and why are we in this handbasket? Perhaps this is why..."

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Congress to New Jersey – No Sandy Money for You, Yet [POLL]

Ray Rossi — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 16:31:45 +0000

Question: How do you feel about the House of Representatives ending their term without taking a vote on the $60.4B Sandy aid package?

For anyone who believes that the Federal Government is the answer to whatever ails us, this should cement in your mind how lax they are in coming to your aid when you need it most…and how you’re best served by depending on yourself

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President Obama Approves a Pay Raise for Congress – Timing is Everything

Ray Rossi — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 16:37:46 +0000

Just because I felt like writing a little something today before I head off to the gym to attempt my program of, hopefully, shedding 20 pounds, I though I'd share a little something.

While the hours tick down till Ryan Seacrest declares a new year, and we head off a fisc