The week of Christmas begins, and I feel anything close to joyous this morning after an absolute no-show performance by the New York Giants on Sunday afternoon.  I digress...here's what we have happening in the newsroom today.

MONDAY HEADLINES

  • North Korean dictator Kim Jong Il passed away Saturday at age 69, setting off uncertainty to the region.
  • Stacy Proebstle reports that over 9 thousand state worker jobs have been cut since the recession began.
  • Kevin McArdle goes over the results of a new FDU Publicmind poll about sports betting.
  • New Jersey receives a poor grade for the subsidy program, says Dino Flammia.
  • Kelly Waldron has tips on how to get through the holiday stress.
  • Authorities say thefts and burglaries increase during this time of the year.
  • New statistics show that some of New Jersey's wealthiest are asking for help.

Tonight at 7PM is this month's "Ask the Governor" broadcast with Governor Christie and Eric Scott.  Click here for full details and to submit your question.  There will be live video and an interactive blog during the show.

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Our weekend poll results showed that 74% support tougher penalties for road rage driving.

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