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1. Google gives China something to think about as tensions grow
(World/International)

...  In January, the company charged that the Google email accounts of a number of journalists, Chinese human rights advocates, and diplomats had been accessed by Chinese hackers and that, in response, ...

2. Akon music video causes attack on MTV in Sri Lanka (VIDEO)
(World/International)

... a ruse used in this week's attack on a private media house in Sri Lanka, media advocates fear. Some 200 people attacked and stoned the head office of MTV and Sirasa, two of the country's popular privately ...

3. One school district’s pain caused by Christie’s cuts to public education in New Jersey
(Opinion/Commentary)

... will look for alternatives to public education. Both he and his Education Secretary Bret Schundler, are advocates for Charter schools even though it has been shown that Charter schools often have worse ...

4. Obama signs historic legislation to overhaul U.S. health care system
(U.S./Nation)

... more to come. Democrats and health reform advocates celebrated in the East Room of the White House Tuesday, as President Obama signed historic legislation to overhaul the U.S. health care system. "We ...

5. Christie panel recommends larger role for towns in determining need for affordable housing
(N.J./State)

... homes far from jobs and transit. He said the McGreevey plan spawned a three-year litigation battle with builders, environmental groups, and housing advocates all opposing the policies, resulting in a ...

6. N.J. COAH: Senate postpones bill to abolish state's affordable housing council
(N.J./State)

Housing advocates lobbied lawmakers urging the delay BY TOM HESTER SR. NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM The state Senate Monday postponed a vote on legislation that would abolish the state Council on Affordable ...

7. Christie's affordable housing panel submits recommendations; governor escapes related court action
(N.J./State)

... 9 that created the so-called Housing Opportunity Task Force and led to the dismissal of a court action brought by affordable housing advocates that claimed the segment of the order that halted the activities ...

8. N.J. Senate to vote Monday to abolish COAH
(N.J./State)

... and Jeff Van Drew (D-Cape May) are sponsoring the bipartisan measure, which is expected to gain approval. The proposal is opposed by affordable housing advocates and environmentalists. Another bill ...

9. Best States for Teen Drivers: N.J. ranked in top 10
(U.S./Nation)

... were based on U.S. government driving, accident, and road quality statistics, while the other six variables used independent ratings of each state's driving and safety laws from the Advocates for Highway ...

10. The full text of Gov. Chris Christie's 2010 budget address
(N.J./State)

... The income growth of our citizens has not kept pace. Yet we continue to hear advocates, I am sure even after today's speech, asking for higher taxes again - for going into your pocket one more time. All ...

11. Bill to abolish N.J. Council on Affordable Housing (COAH) approved by Senate committee
(N.J./State)

Housing advocates, environmentalists oppose measure BY TOM HESTER SR. NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM UPDATED The state Senate Economic Growth Committee Monday unanimously approved legislation that would ...

12. Ground broken for 28 low- and moderate-income homes in Asbury Park
(N.J./State)

Ground was broken Thursday for a new federally-funded housing development on Asbury Park's West Side that is designed to stabilize the neighborhood. State and local officials and housing advocates gathered ...

13. PSEG rolling out renewable energy plan for New Jersey
(Sci/Tech/Science updates)

... Protection Agency "is trying to cooperate by making clear that they're going to enforce the (air pollution) regulations," Mehrberg noted, although the same Congressional mix of coal-and-oil advocates have ...

14. Lesniak says his bill would produce more N.J. affordable housing and save money
(N.J./State)

Proposal draws criticism from housing advocates, environmentalists BY TOM HESTER SR. NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM State Sen. Raymond J. Lesniak (D-Union) Monday canceled a hearing on his revised legislation ...

15. Christie pressured to halt funding cuts to N.J. FamilyCare and charity health care
(Health/Healthquest)

... eliminate a $1.1 billion budget deficit facing the 2009-10 state budget, Christie cut or froze aid for the two programs. He has no plans to change the action. The legislators and advocates argue ...

16. N.J. affordable housing back to basics with Gov’s task force
(N.J./State)

... and Highlands commissions. The panel will meet Fridaty with affordable housing advocates. One of those advocates appeared before the Housing and Local Government Committee. They strongly oppose Lesniak's ...

17. Bill declares half of N.J.’s 566 towns already meet affordable housing obligations
(N.J./State)

... production for our state and for our residents.'' Housing advocates argue the legislation is designed to weaken the affordable housing effort in New Jersey. The Cherry Hill-based Fair Share Housing Center ...

18. States using early release of prisoners to save money
(U.S./Nation)

... doing so. Victims' advocates groups have attacked Oregon's law as a threat to public safety, airing a statewide radio ad that paints an ominous picture about the releases' effect on crime rates. Prosecutors ...

19. Where to invest your cash right now in 2010
(Money/Economy)

... he warns, "and they camouflage their losses." He still advocates a diversified portfolio: "In an environment that is too hard to call," he says, "proper diversification and patience are required." Just ...

20. High-speed rail inches along around the U.S.
(U.S./Nation)

... faster trains on old tracks and send them across bridges that need repairs." For advocates of high-speed rail, the inclusion of so much money in last year's stimulus bill was a major shot in the arm. ...