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Seton Hall Fire In 2000 Spurs Federal Legislation In 2013

Kevin McArdle — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 15:49:39 +0000

A bill has been introduced in congress in an effort provide college students with fire safety education and training.

NJ's Sandy Recovery Plan Should Be Reviewed Pronto

Kevin McArdle — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 17:21:15 +0000

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie released his proposed Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Disaster Recovery Action Plan on March 12. Today, he submitted the final plan for federal review. New Jersey’s two U.S. Senators want the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to examine the plan as quickly as humanly possible.

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Essex County to Receive $1.5M for Sandy Cleanup

Kelly Waldron — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 19:14:40 +0000

Essex County will receive $1.5 million in federal funding through the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The funds will reimburse the county for cleanup costs in the aftermath of Sandy.

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Newark Mayor Cory Booker Wants to Run – For Something [POLL/VIDEO]

Ray Rossi — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 17:07:44 +0000

“To Run or Not to Run…that is the question”…to adapt the great Shakespearian line to the question Newark Mayor Cory Booker ponders each and every day in the press.

To run, or not to run…

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Half of N.J. Adults Could Be Considered Obese by 2030 – How to Buck the Trend? [POLL]

Ray Rossi — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 20:01:50 +0000

It’s pretty scary to think that a good many people around the country, but especially here in New Jersey, have such little control over their eating habits that the above headline could ring true

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Do You Feel that Ammo Sales Online Should be Restricted [POLL]

Ray Rossi — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 20:00:32 +0000

Something must have hit Senator Frank Lautenberg on the head, because, for once, it looks like he’s had a rare moment of clarity.

Maybe.

Although with this I agree.

The esteemed Senator is joining a group of lawmakers to restrict the online purchase of large rounds of ammunition; effectively banning people like Colorado theater shooting suspect James Holmes from making those purchases either through the mail or online

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Aurora Aftermath – Are Politicians Saying Too Much or Not Enough [POLL]

Ray Rossi — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 17:53:22 +0000

Governor Christie may have it right on this one.

In the wake of the Aurora shooting that left 12 dead at the hands of alleged gunman James Holmes, he says that perhaps politicians should refrain from grandstanding and allow the families; including two from New Jersey, who’ve lost loved ones in the shooting, to grieve

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NJ Senator Lautenberg Pushes Help For Indonesians

Townsquare News Network — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 02:18:23 +0000

U.S. Sen. Frank Lautenberg of New Jersey has introduced legislation that would allow Indonesian immigrants the chance to reopen their bids for U.S. asylum.

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Governor Christie – Where's The Anger? [POLL]

Ray Rossi — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 01:44:04 +0000

No angry words from the Governor over the reports of Death Race 2012?

It’s likely he may have used it up for the war of words between himself and Senator Frank Lautenberg.

But the normally outspoken Governor not too outspoken about the reports of Death Race 2012 down the Garden State Parkway

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Lautenberg vs Baroni – Who's The Bigger Hack? [POLL]

Ray Rossi — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 20:07:50 +0000

Nothing like a little "embroglio" between public officials.

This one should go down as the pot calling the kettle black!

Yesterday, former Senator Bill Baroni defended Port Authority toll hikes as being “fair”;

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