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1. New Jersey's unemployment picture improves slightly
(Money/Economy)

... hours, average hourly earnings increased by $0.67 and weekly earnings were lower by $22.19. Drewniak also said Christie and his administration are committed to restoring fiscal stability in New Jersey ...

2. Group says cutting N.J. unemployment benefits would be punishing victims
(Money/Economy)

... around the country- is to restore financial stability to each state‘s UI trust fund, while at the same time not damaging the economic safety net during a time in which unemployment rates will continue ...

3. If enacted, Christie’s budget will produce a revolutionary transformation in New Jersey
(Opinion/Commentary)

... of the table and bet his future on public reaction being one of understanding the severity of the current situation and a willingness to accept short term distress in the interest of long term fiscal stability. ...

4. N.J. legislators look to help foster care children remain in home school districts
(N.J./State)

... stability and improving the chances of academic success for children in foster care," said First Assistant Child Advocate Joe Suozzo. Survey On March 4, the Office of the Child Advocate presented a ...

5. William J. Marino: For affordable health insurance, focus on the underlying costs
(Opinion/Commentary)

... Artificially low prices will only cause insurer insolvencies, which New Jersey has experienced in the past, and negatively affect the financial stability of the health care system. According to the actuarial ...

6. New Jersey can’t afford to lose Oyster Creek
(Opinion/Commentary)

... Creek produces 6 percent of our state's energy load and plays a fundamental role in ensuring the stability and reliability of our regional transmission grid. PJM, the independent transmission system operator, ...

7. Christie’s depleting of school district savings has to result in increased N.J. property taxes
(Opinion/Commentary)

... stability and integrity of the district; ensure the health and safety of children; maintain the morale and retention of teachers and staff; and have the overall oversight of facilities in a school district. ...

8. Bill promoting economic development tops Thursday's Assembly committee agendas
(N.J./State)

... can keep children with their friends, classmates and teachers and provide some stability amid a difficult situation. That would be healthy for them both academically and psychologically." – TOM HESTER ...

9. 'In the Blood': Updated Scarlet Letter is provocative and gutsy
(Entertainment/Movies)

... business, loyalty, friendships. Here's this woman who is loved and wants love and stability," Ruffin says. "That's human." Bring a canned good to support Rutgers Against Hunger. A donation bin will be ...

10. N.J. bills involving pay equity, adoption and foster care to be considered by Senate
(N.J./State)

New Jersey state Senate committees will meet Thursday to consider a number of bills including measures to facilitate equal pay in the workplace, to promote educational stability for children in foster ...

11. Home improvement: Six secrets to successful kitchen design
(Life/Style)

... brought to the forefront of kitchen color trends in a desire for stability and comfort. In a neutral palette, more visual interest can be created by mixing material textures. Grey is back in vogue and ...

12. Running on Empty: Toyota a company in search of direction
(Sci/Tech/Science updates)

... anti-lock braking system and its accompanying, electronic stability and traction control system "is functioning as it was designed, but appears it is more aggressive than previous generations with regards ...

13. N.J. Dems' ad-libbing in budget drama could prove costly
(Opinion/Commentary)

... fiscal stability weaken but did little about it. Okay, so now it's their turn to propose real ways to close the multi-billion dollar budget gap. It's their turn to endure the squawking. Is that what ...

14. Carl Golden: Raising gasoline tax would benefit New Jersey
(Opinion/Commentary)

... Trust was designed to instill stability and long range reliability to meet the state's transportation needs. It was a recognition that a safe, modern and coordinated transportation network is crucial ...

15. Carl Golden: So much for Gov. Christie’s New Jersey bipartisan express
(Opinion/Commentary)

... greater stability and confidence over the long run. Christie's tilted his 10-gallon hat back on his head, pushed his stack of chips into the middle of the table, turned a steely gaze on the other players ...

16. Journey to Africa: Uganda, Rwanda … and in search of mountain gorillas
(Life/Style)

... peace and stability, with friendly people that are generally open to outsiders. Their sprawling game reserves are breathtakingly beautiful, with comfortable lodges and tented camps. A vacation in Tanzania ...

17. Democratic legislators surprised and angered by Christie's 'fiscal state of emergency' declaration
(N.J./State)

... Alex DeCroce (R-Morris) said the emergency steps proposed by Christie to close the budget deficit will spare taxpayers "more pain and finally put state finances on the road to long-term financial stability.'' ...

18. Christie declares New Jersey in ‘state of fiscal emergency’
(N.J./State)

... reforms we need to lead us to stability and better, more prosperous times." Christie advised legislators that just before his appearance, he had signed an executive order declaring the state of fiscal ...

19. N.J. state pension and benefits reforms move forward
(N.J./State)

... the money needed to keep its promises." "These reforms would not only relieve some of the tremendous fiscal stress governments at all levels face, but they would ensure stability and predictability for ...

20. Justice Stein: Constitutional grounds for the Supreme Court’s decision in Citizens United are weak and unpersuasive
(Opinion/Commentary)

... a precedent. Precedent plays an important role in promoting stability and evenhandedness. Roberts, in a separate opinion, attempted to reconcile his confirmation hearing statement with the majority's ...