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Panel OKs Plan for Property Tax Rebate Program

Townsquare News Network — Mon, 06 May 2013 19:33:01 +0000

An Assembly panel has moved forward plans for a constitutional amendment that would double the income limit for New Jersey seniors and disabled people to qualify for a property tax rebate.

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County Party Political Fundraising Drops Dramatically

Kevin McArdle — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 15:12:49 +0000

County party committee fundraising has declined significantly from 2009, the last time gubernatorial and legislative candidates both faced reelection. The New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission (ELEC) has issued a report today saying together, Democratic and Republican county organizations raised just under $1 million, a 29 percent decrease from four years before.

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Obama Warns GOP: Don't Block Gun Bill

Townsquare News Network — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 21:59:45 +0000

President Barack Obama says the contentious debate over gun control measures "shouldn't be about politics." He's warning Republican lawmakers against using delay tactics to sink legislation.

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Politicians Seek Credit in Rising Economy

Townsquare News Network — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 13:53:25 +0000

When it comes to increased hiring, lower unemployment and a rising stock market, is there credit to pass around?

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Report on Iraq Invasion: Too Much Money, Too Few Results

Townsquare News Network — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 18:49:36 +0000

Ten years and $60 billion in American taxpayer funds later, Iraq is still so unstable and broken that even its leaders question whether U.S. efforts to rebuild the war-torn nation were worth the cost.

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Christie Touts Business Tax Breaks, Smaller Government

Townsquare News Network — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 17:30:56 +0000

Gov. Chris Christie says he turned around a financially struggling state by shrinking government, enacting business tax breaks and trimming regulatory red tape.

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Christie Urges Action on User Fees to Ease NJ's Property Taxes

David Matthau — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 00:51:56 +0000

After proposing a $32.9 billion state spending plan that increases school aid and expands Medicaid coverage and does not raise taxes, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has been busy today trumpeting his budget as a fiscally responsible plan that encourages growth and holds the line on property taxes.

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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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Christie Urges Patience on Financial Relief for Sandy Victims

David Matthau — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 01:17:38 +0000

Following a delay of Sandy relief legislation at the beginning of this year that outraged NJ Governor Chris Christie and the entire New Jersey Congressional delegation, the House of Representatives finally voted in favor of a $51 billion package last week.

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Lautenberg Digs at Cory Booker in Senate Race

Townsquare News Network — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 23:45:07 +0000

U.S. Sen. Frank Lautenberg of New Jersey says Newark Mayor Cory Booker is entitled to run next year for the seat he now holds but is not yet revealing his own plans.

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