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1. The time is now for the New Jersey Legislature to act on gay marriage
(Opinion/Commentary)

... could not marry. Like millions of others across New Jersey, the Press was shocked that any governmental body in New Jersey could lack compassion and a sense of fairness. The Press' editorial page should ...

2. Andre Agassi says he hated tennis, took crystal meth ... and wore a wig
(Sports/Professional)

... wig. Andre Agassi looked the camera in the eye and asked for compassion during his TV interview on "60 Minutes" Sunday. It was his time to take center court since the shocking excerpts from his autobiography ...

3. New Rutgers humanist is fourth on a college campus in U.S.
(Life/Style)

... with the Teen and Child Assault Prevention Programs. As a chaplain, Klassel said he would draw on Humanist principles of compassion and respect rather than prayer and belief in God. "What's extremely ...

4. Seeking civility: Finding meaningful ways to promote fairness and substance
(Opinion/Commentary)

... to reclaim our power, as people and as citizens, to be the standard-bearers that we hope to find. Particularly when times are bleak, the power of a kind word, a generous impulse and a compassionate ...

5. Corzine signs law creating law enforcement oversight office that is result of racial profiling by N.J. state police
(N.J./State)

... Public Safety Committee, I can say — and I can emphatically say — that the New Jersey State Police are professionals, they have compassion and they are out there to protect the lives of those passing through ...

6. N.J. Environmental Federation endorses Christie
(N.J./State)

... deep, deep compassion for the people he serves than Jon Corzine. He is the real deal." NJEF is the state's largest environmental group. It claims 100,000 individual members and an additional 100 member ...

7. More than 5,000 New Jerseyans have taken advantage of state family leave aid since July 1
(N.J./State)

... leave. We have delivered this compassionate new benefit for the people of New Jersey in an efficient and cost-effective manner. By building on our successful Temporary Disability Insurance program, New ...

8. Thank you
(Comments/Unsorted comments)

Thanks for this fantastic coverage. It was a beautiful day and so wonderful to see the many families coming together to spread compassion. For more info on Farm Sanctuary, check out www.farmsanctuary.org ...

9. Gadhafi may have found a temporary home on Donald Trump's Bedford, N.Y. estate
(U.S./Nation)

... he be allowed a second appeal. In August 2009, having been diagnosed with cancer, al-Megrahi dropped his appeal and Scotland released him on "compassionate" grounds. American and British officials objected ...

10. Corzine campaign does first mailing, pamphlet promises governor will lead New Jersey through tough economy
(N.J./State)

... tough times, Jon Corzine is putting that experience, know-how and compassion to work for New Jersey. And the hard work is beginning to show results.'' The back page features a smiling photo of the governor ...

11. Standing up for the ethical treatment of farm animals
(Life/Style)

... will also be getting some great exercise while meeting other compassionate people in the area. It is a great opportunity to learn more about factory farming and its impact on animals, the environment and ...

12. Corzine signs bills to combat homelessness and support food pantries
(N.J./State)

... community activists to provide real support and assistance to homeless people living within their borders," said Sen. Jim Beach, (D-Camden). "This bill mixes compassion with common sense, recognizing ...

13. Sen. Lautenberg, state Sen. O'Toole want Congressional investigation into Lockerbie' bomber's release
(N.J./State)

... Sen. Richard Lugar (R-IA). "Scottish authorities have insisted that Mr. Megrahi's release was on ‘compassionate' grounds due to his failing health. I urge the Senate Foreign Relations Committee to hold ...

14. Scottish official defends decision to release Lockerbie Bomber
(World/International)

... home to Libya on compassionate grounds because he is terminally ill. Gray said a release on compassionate grounds must be tempered with justice, the rights of the victims must always be preserved. ...

15. British government condemns heroe’s reception for Lockerbie Bomber in Tripoli
(World/International)

... Thursday in Tripoli, after his release from custody in Scotland on compassionate grounds. Such an option exists under Scottish law, and Scottish Justice Minister Kenny MacAskill, announcing Megrahi's release ...

16. British official David Miliband finds Lockerbie Bomber’s heroes welcome ‘deeply upsetting’
(World/International)

... to Libya late Thursday after Scottish authorities released him on compassionate grounds. Hundreds of young Libyans, cheering and waving national flags and Megrahi's picture, welcomed him home at a Tripoli ...

17. United States warns Libya not to make hero of Lockerbie figure Abdel Baset al-Megrahi
(World/International)

...  The decision by Scottish authorities to release Megrahi, said to be near death from prostate cancer, on compassionate grounds had been widely expected, and both the White House and State Department expressed ...

18. Lautenberg condemns decision to release Lockerbie bomber from prison
(World/International)

... compassion – not Mr. al-Megrahi. Releasing Mr. al-Megrahi also sends the wrong message about the consequences of international terrorism and increases the threat of terror in the United States, the United ...

19. Sad
(Comments/Unsorted comments)

... get out of the rain not hey we might get shocked so please stop making fun of them.It wrong and it might hurt the family if they read this vile messages.Have some compassion for the one life lost and the ...

20. Ex-Sen. Wayne Bryant gets 4-year prison sentence
(N.J./State)

... described Bryant as "decent'' and "compassionate.'' Bryant wiped tears from his eyes as his family and friends testified. Where Bryant will serve his term will be decided by the federal Bureau of ...