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1. Poll finds large majority of New Jersey voters favor shared public services
(N.J./State)

... say it’s a good idea for their town to share services with a neighboring town. “Given every town’s problems with tight budgets, high property taxes, and pension contributions, perhaps sharing services ...

2. Mary Ware Dennett: Radical sex educator?
(Health/Healthquest)

... it convinced me that Dennett deserves more recognition for her contributions to the sex education field. Her beliefs were certainly radical for her time and worthy of the word today. Mary Ware Dennett ...

3. N.J. public contractors made $9.4 million in political contributions in 2010
(N.J./State)

13 percent decline, down from high of $16.4 million in 2007 Public contractors reported making $9.4 million in political contributions last year, a 13 percent decrease from 2009, Jeff Brindle, director ...

4. Growth in national personal income masks truth of dwindling middle class
(Money/Economy)

... contributions and employs thousands of congressional lobbyists to influence legislation to advance their interests. The 80 percent do not have the wherewithal to do anything approaching this. And recent ...

5. U.S. Supreme Court decision could impact 'rescue money' campaign financing
(Opinion/Commentary)

... (BCRA), the Court found that tripling contribution limits for congressional candidates opposed by self-financed competitors who spent more than $350,000 of their own money was unconstitutional. Though ...

6. It’s better to borrow for college rather than stop contributions to your 401(k)
(Money/Economy)

... are then able to each contribute $16,500 to their 401(k)s or other tax-deferred savings accounts, as allowed by the IRS. If they are over 50, they are each also allowed an annual “catch-up” contribution ...

7. The ROOT CAUSE is Excessive pensions
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...  Even after deducting the typical employee contribution of about 5% of pay, that still leaves the employer (meaning TAXPAYERS) contributing 24% to 53% of pay. The middle of these %s is 38.5% vs 5.5% ...

8. N.J. pension funds to take more risk
(N.J./State)

... neglecting to mention to investors that the pensions were not adequately funded. New Jersey didn’t even fight the SEC on the charge; they settled immediately. Contributions to pension funds have ...

9. NJ League of Municipalities says proposed public employee health coverage bill could cause problems for local governments
(N.J./State)

... plan. He said the League wants a plan that would require a set commitment from new employees to stay in the health plan for a set number of years. Sweeney’s proposal would mandate a greater contributions ...

10. Finally a SMART suggestion
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... service with COLA – 58% Even after deducting the typical employee contribution of about 5% of pay, that still leaves the employer (meaning TAXPAYERS) contributing 24% to 53% of pay. The middle of these ...

11. Lessons learned about heart health after N.J. tragedies
(Health/Healthquest)

... made a tremendous contribution wherever she would be.” Replaying the "what ifs" everyday, Wilkin said one child dying unnecessarily is a crisis and we have a moral imperative to do something. She believes ...

12. Healthcare reform cuts are to gradual
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... is wonderful, but unfortunately his townhalls are not enough action or quick enough. Contracts for teachers healthcare contribution are way to lenient. In my town its still free because they renewed their ...

13. Healthcare reform cuts to gradual
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... teachers healthcare contribution are way to lenient. In my town its still free because they renewed their contract or delayed it for half the salary freeze. And free or 1.5% is the entire insane problem ...

14. Add China to your list of vulnerable societies
(World/International)

... of governments, realize that the government unions are in cahoots with state legislators to extract generous concessions from state coffers in return for generous contributions for their reelection. What ...

15. N.J. Consumer Affairs warns against fraudulent charities seeking donations for Japanese victims
(Money/Economy)

...  Ask if the charity uses a professional fundraiser and, if so, what percentage of your contribution will actually go toward relief efforts and how much will be used to pay the fundraiser. Beware of ...

16. The ROOT CAUSE is Excessive Pesnions
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... deducting the typical employee contribution of about 5% of pay, that still leaves the employer (meaning TAXPAYERS) contributing 24% to 53% of pay. The middle of these %s is 38.5% vs 5.5% (the middle of ...

17. New Jersey's 529 College Savings plans may soon be tax deductible
(Money/Economy)

BY WARREN BOROSON NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM BOROSON ON MONEY Contributions to the state’s 529 College Savings plans may soon be tax deductible. The Assembly and Senate are expected to approve legislation, ...

18. Excessive pensions are the Root Cuse
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... year of service with COLA – 39% 3% per year of service w/o COLA – 44% 3% per year of service with COLA – 58% Even after deducting the typical employee contribution of about 5% of pay, that still leaves ...

19. Do N.J.'s public-sector employees out-earn their private-sector counterparts?
(N.J./State)

... workers who retire at 55 must rely solely on a self-paid 401(k). A 30-year weekly $100 contribution would need a 7% interest rate for comparable results. Most New Jersey public-sector retirees do not ...

20. Johnson & Johnson to donate $1 million to New Brunswick community
(N.J./State)

... state Community Affairs Commissioner Lori Grifa announced Wednesday. J&J will make the contribution through the Community Affairs’ Neighborhood Revitalization Tax Credit Program. The contribution ...