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1. Fact checking Gov. Christie’s State of the State address
(Opinion/Commentary)

... this week of his first year in office made several statements of fact that merit a more thorough consideration. "State spending is down 9% in one year." State appropriations for the current budget ...

2. New Jersey must make investment in roads and bridges a high priority
(Opinion/Commentary)

... efficient transportation network is a major consideration by businesses seeking to locate or expand their operations. New Jersey, if it is to remain competitive and attract commercial development, must ...

3. State Senate approves bill to change New Jersey's affordable housing standards
(N.J./State)

... for consideration. If the lower houses approves the measure, it will move to Gov. Chris Christie for consideration. "The amendments concurring in (the bill) S-1 as released by the Assembly will establish ...

4. REVIEW: ‘A Small Fire’ burns briefly
(Entertainment/Movies)

... her condition. "I am still in here!" she exults. Scarcely a Lifetime Channel-style weeper in Bock's unsentimental consideration of a soul under horrible duress, the drama is sad but bearable due to its ...

5. Christie task force recommends merger of Rutgers-UMDNJ
(N.J./State)

... steps to strengthen higher education. "I am prepared to take these recommendations into consideration as we determine what change to the system can happen now, considering the serious fiscal constraints ...

6. N.J. Supreme Court Justice Roberto Rivera-Soto to resign
(N.J./State)

... consideration and deference Republicans and Democrats gave Justice Kagan," Christie added. If both Christie and Sweeney maintain their positions, the seven-member Supreme Court could function end up ...

7. DADT repeal among Top Ten Sex Stories of 2010
(Life/Style)

... that when he asked the Pope about his words, his Holiness responded, "It's the first step of taking responsibility, of taking into consideration the risk of the life of another with whom you have a relationship. ...

8. New Jersey enters another budget season of pain and sacrifice
(Opinion/Commentary)

... delay in its consideration of the "tool kit", he warned they'd be held responsible for layoffs and property tax increases if they refused to act. And, he made it clear that he'd be the lead finger pointer ...

9. Pallone asks Obama to act on disaster aid for blizzard-stunned New Jersey
(N.J./State)

... this winter storm, you immediately contact my office if I can be of any assistance in your efforts. Thank you for your time and consideration of my request. – TOM HESTER SR., NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM ...

10. Question for the New Year: Is America in decline?
(Opinion/Commentary)

... consideration when Congress reconvenes in January. A "lame duck" session of Congress just produced a surprising and significant collection of bi-partisan legislation, as patriotism at least temporarily ...

11. N.J. Senate panel approves income tax break for seniors, retirees
(N.J./State)

... Thursday and sent to the full upper house for consideration. Senate President Stephen M. Sweeney (D-Gloucester), the sponsor, believes the tax break would help seniors meet their property taxes and keep ...

12. New Jersey’s poor need Gov. Christie to care about their health
(Opinion/Commentary)

... stunning lack of compassion for those struggling to get by. The latest indication that Christie's policies lack consideration for the needs of those less fortunate came in his administration's decision ...

13. White House says N.J. benefits from proposed tax cuts
(U.S./Nation)

... administration cannot extend these measures beyond 2012. The Senate voted 81-19 in favor of the bipartisan tax cut package Wednesday afternoon. It now moves to the House of Representatives for consideration. ...

14. REVIEW: ‘In One Bed and Out the Other’ at Off-Broadstreet
(Entertainment/Movies)

... Theatre of New Jersey's ‘No Man's Land' is worthy of Tony Award consideration ‘Fifth of July' at Princeton Summer Theater — A review Talented company at Princeton Summer Theater puts on ‘Misalliance' ...

15. Somerset County could be first to combine police forces
(N.J./State)

BY BOB HOLT NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM Somerset County officials are taking a consultant's proposal under consideration which could save $17 million in police personnel costs. The idea would involve combining ...

16. Oyster Creek decision shows focus is on cooling systems
(Sci/Tech/Science updates)

...  "Given the immense natural productive potential of the Hudson River Estuary," Colosi continued, "and taking consideration the staggering numbers of organisms that are lost directly, indirectly, and cumulatively ...

17. REVIEW: ‘I Capture The Castle’ at Shakespeare Theatre
(Entertainment/Movies)

... of New Jersey's ‘No Man's Land' is worthy of Tony Award consideration ‘Fifth of July' at Princeton Summer Theater — A review Talented company at Princeton Summer Theater puts on ‘Misalliance' — ...

18. Senate panel approves 7-bill ‘Back to Work NJ’ package designed to make state friendlier for business
(N.J./State)

... based in New Jersey. By implementing a "single sales fraction," the bipartisan measure (S-1646) is designed to help New Jersey businesses by removing consideration of a company's physical in-state assets ...

19. Bill introduced in Legislature upgrading penalty for killing public safety dogs
(N.J./State)

... against those who shirk society's rules." The bill has been referred to the both the Senate and Assembly Law and Public Safety committees for consideration. – TOM HESTER SR., NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM ...

20. State Senate panel to consider Democrats' ‘Back to Work NJ’ economic growth package
(N.J./State)

The state Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee will meet at 1 p.m. Wednesday to begin consideration of the Democratic-sponsored "Back to Work NJ" job creation and economic development legislative ...