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Christie Versus Buono On Pension And Health Benefits Reform [AUDIO]

Kevin McArdle — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 09:31:53 +0000

The public employee pension and health benefit reforms enacted in 2011 will be a major issue in this year's gubernatorial campaign in New Jersey.

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Could Chris Christie Come To Paul Ryan's Defense? [AUDIO]

Kevin McArdle — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 09:28:04 +0000

Democrats couldn't wait to pounce on GOP vice presidential candidate Rep. Paul Ryan's proposals to overhaul Medicare and privatize social security.

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Should NJ Judges Pay More For Their Benefits? [AUDIO]

Kevin McArdle — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 09:18:42 +0000

Earlier this week, the New Jersey Supreme Court ruled that judges do not have contribute more for their pensions and health benefits despite a relatively new law that required them to do so.

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Christie Tells Town Hall: No Tax Cut, No Budget Deal [VIDEO]

Stacy Proebstle — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 08:21:03 +0000

With time running out before Governor Christie must reach a deal with Democrats on a state budget, the governor said he won't sign one that doesn't include some form of a tax cut.

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Judges' Pension Payments Should Be Decided By Residents, Lawmakers Say

Kevin McArdle — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 19:57:53 +0000

Assemblywomen Amy Handlin and Caroline Casagrande have reintroduced a bill that would allow voters to determine whether New Jersey’s Constitution should be amended to clarify that the Legislature does have the authority to include judges in the pension and healthcare law enacted last year.

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