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

... first responders. There's even a newly formed grass roots organization called "No Labels" devoted to promoting nonpartisan and pragmatic solutions to the nation's problems. Our national new year's resolution ...

2. Jon Stewart
(Comments/Unsorted comments)

I admire and respect Mr. Stewart. He has done a tremendouse service not only for the first responders, but also this country as a whole. Keep up the excellent work! ...

3. How Jon Stewart used his influence to get the 9/11 health care bill passed
(U.S./Nation)

... does Stewart actually have? Many people believe the bill pledging federal funds for the health care of 9/11 responders became law in the late hours of the 111th Congress mainly because of Stewart's efforts. ...

4. Sweeney rescinds New Jersey state of emergency
(N.J./State)

... upside down for the past two days for their patience. "While this storm hit us much worse than anticipated, the cleanup is well underway. Thanks to the diligent work of our many responders, I am rescinding ...

5. NJDOT expanding roadway congestion patrols to seven days a week
(N.J./State)

... disabled cars out of travel lanes and from shoulders, patrol crews help create safe zones for emergency responders during incidents and remove debris from travel lanes. — TOM HESTER SR., NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM ...

6. Sept. 11, 2001 remembered in New Jersey
(N.J./State)

... and the toxic dust that blanketed nearby streets. Residents of lower Manhattan, first responders and volunteers from around the country who worked at ground zero have reported a growing number of illnesses. ...

7. N.J. Democrats still pushing for emergency college security plans prompted by Virginia Tech massacre
(N.J./State)

... and procedures for incidents on campus where a person has a weapon as well as establishing formal relationships with state and local law enforcement and first responders. "We cannot allow ourselves ...

8. N.J. EMS system discussed by Assembly health committee
(Health/Healthquest)

... EMTs, and emergency medical responders to obtain a license from DHSS and undergo a criminal history background check as a condition of licensure or other authorization to practice. The health commissioner ...

9. 391 New Jersey police and fire departments to share $39.7 million in federal aid
(N.J./State)

... establish a broadband radio network to improve communications between first responders. The planned radio network will encompass 1,487 sq. miles, Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Morris, Union and Passaic counties, ...

10. Residential Sprinklers
(Comments/Unsorted comments)

... reduces original construction costs but increases risk to life safety when there is a fire. In the real world the safety of the residents in increased as well as the responders at the time of a fire. ...

11. N.J. requiring fire sprinklers will save lives
(Opinion/Commentary)

... home construction is a proven, cost effective method of containing fires — and one that will save the lives of countless New Jersey residents and first responders. That is why the U.S. Fire Administration, ...

12. New N.J. web program shares emergency information across state borders
(Health/Healthquest)

... to share information in real-time to respond appropriately," Health Commissioner Poonam Alaigh said Monday. "The updated version of Hippocrates allowed New Jersey responders and our counterparts in New ...

13. N.J. needs tougher laws to curb lewdness in public places
(Opinion/Commentary)

... school administrators If Census responses are low in our area, we may not get a fair share of federal aid Stand up for 33,000 Ground Zero responders who are sick, dying, or have already died since ...

14. Bill mandating security plans for N.J. colleges approved by Assembly committee
(N.J./State)

... formal relationships with state and local law enforcement and first responders. "We cannot allow ourselves to be lulled into thinking that our college campuses are sheltered islands of safety in a sometimes ...

15. Holt, Pallone introduce ‘Big Oil bailout prevention act’ to protect taxpayers
(U.S./Nation)

... cap for offshore oil well spills from $75 million to $10 billion. Eliminate the $1 billion per incident cap on claims against the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund and allow community responders to access ...

16. Manhattan street vendor’s tip helps thwart bomb attack in Times Square
(U.S./Nation)

... first responders," Congressman John Adler said. "By staying alert, local families did not suffer injury or harm. We continue to live in a dangerous world and we must continue to do all we can to aid our ...

17. Arts can play role in economic recovery
(U.S./Nation)

... of his programs, and he spoke proudly of hiring construction and clean-energy workers, teachers, police officers, firefighters, first responders and correctional officers. He did not mention hiring artists. ...

18. Time has come to place a salary cap on N.J. school administrators
(Opinion/Commentary)

... represented the 11th District since 2008 ALSO BY DAVE RIBLE If Census responses are low in our area, we may not get a fair share of federal aid Stand up for 33,000 Ground Zero responders who are ...

19. N.J. EMS volunteers are fighting for lives in Mount Olive
(Opinion/Commentary)

... Mayor David Scapicchio in hopes of reaching a settlement. The volunteers' plan is simple: Provide patient care within four to six minutes by having specially trained and equipped first responders go ...

20. How Gov. Christie’s regulation freeze is putting New Jersey lives at risk
(Opinion/Commentary)

... and first responders — fear there are special interests at work, otherwise this regulation would not have been included in the freeze. If this is the case, the residents of New Jersey should not become ...