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1. Israelis seeing a dramatic change in U.S. policy
(World/International)

... the bulk of his steady coalition, his rightwing flank, Netanyahu might well choose this tough stance, however risky. *Netanyahu caves in: Because, as his defense minister and currently closest political ...

2. N.J. report fails to see economic value of protecting Highlands resources
(Opinion/Commentary)

... director of the New Jersey Highlands Coalition.  ...

3. Tent State University founder Yael Bromberg marches on
(Life/Style)

... organized 250 community and student volunteers in a successful push for rent control reform in New Brunswick. "I liked it because it was very hands on," she said. "I like the process of building coalitions ...

4. Addressing racial inequality in the Obama era
(Life/Style)

... president who can't talk about racial inequality without worry or fear of losing his electoral coalition? SOURCE: RUTGERS TODAY  ...

5. N.J. historic landmarks receive renewed attention from preservation activists
(Life/Style)

... they described as irreplaceable historic places.'' Joining PNJ were activists with the Coalition to Save Bell Labs; the Embankment Preservation Coalition; Friends of Hinchliffe Stadium; Preserve Greystone ...

6. Oyster Creek: Putting profits first, but at what cost?
(Opinion/Commentary)

BY PEGGI STURMFELS COMMENTARY During this season of awards, perhaps the prize for the most chutzpah should go to The New Jersey Energy Coalition (NJEC.) Defining itself as a broad-based advocacy ...

7. Gov. Christie targets New Jersey teachers on media tour
(N.J./State)

... the unions and about defined pension plans, defined benefit plans, the question of the entire electoral process comes up here. Unions are key here in winning elections. They are key in building coalitions. ...

8. Better Choices for New Jersey coalition says Christie's Budget hurts working families
(N.J./State)

In response to news reports about Governor Christie's FY 2011 Budget, Better Choices for New Jersey spokesperson Margarita Hernandez issued the following statement: "Governor Christie talks a good game ...

9. Helping New Jersey’s environment through EarthShare
(Sci/Tech/Science updates)

... give $2 a week through their workplace," she said. "It's a little thing that goes a long way." EarthShare New Jersey started in 1994 as the Environmental Fund for New Jersey, a coalition of 16 New ...

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

... regarding the tremendous local and state value of the facility remain as presented in our testimony, provided in full at www.njenergycoalition.org. At its core, this issue continues to be an economic one, ...

11. Christie pressured to halt funding cuts to N.J. FamilyCare and charity health care
(Health/Healthquest)

Three legislators and activists from the New Jersey for Health Care Coalition joined at the Statehouse Monday to call on Gov. Chris Christie to change his position on cutting or freezing aid to the state ...

12. Post-conviction bonds could solve N.J. prison overcrowding and save taxpayer money
(Opinion/Commentary)

... become the answer to help alleviate prison overcrowding crunch that America desperately needs. Dennis Bartlett is the executive director of the American Bail Coalition  ...

13. N.J. environmental coalition urges Oyster Creek nuclear plant to stop damaging Barnegat Bay
(Sci/Tech/Science updates)

BY DENA MOTTOLA JABORSKA A coalition of environmental groups, fishing interests, and members of the public concerned about the health of Barnegat Bay and the Jersey Shore's livelihood are all calling ...

14. N.J. Bicycle Coalition formed to lobby for safer roads
(N.J./State)

...  Spencer and almost 130 others in attendance formed the New Jersey Bicycle Coalition, in the hopes of representing the state's estimated one million cyclists for one common cause: safety on the roads. ...

15. Coal-fired power plants becoming an endangered species
(Sci/Tech/Science updates)

... were not unhealthy), the U.S. public is turning against coal. One of the first major industry setbacks came in early 2007 when a coalition headed by the Environmental Defence Fund took on Texas-based ...

16. Poll finds New Jerseyans concerned about refunding state Transportation Trust Fund
(N.J./State)

... a coalition of environmental, transportation, smart growth and labor organizations, which seeks an environmentally sustainable and fiscally sound reauthorization of the trust fund. — TOM HESTER SR., ...

17. Groups to Gov. Christie: No cuts to New Jersey transit!
(N.J./State)

A broad coalition of New Jersey labor, environmental, civil rights, and planning groups called on Governor Christie to reconsider his proposal to drastically cut NJTransit funding, saying that transit ...

18. Terrorist who targeted New York City subway system pleads guilty
(U.S./Nation)

... that he went to Afghanistan to help the Taliban fight the U.S.-led coalition. Zazi admitted that the terrorist plot targeted the New York City subway system and that at the time of his arrest he and ...

19. Gov. Christie vows to fight Delaware River dredging
(Sci/Tech/Science updates)

... announcement followed setbacks in a battle initiated by an environmental coalition. On Feb. 17, Delaware officials said their state now takes "no position" on the project after previously refusing ...

20. State Senate to tackle New Jersey public employee pension reforms
(N.J./State)

... Stephen Sweeney (D-Gloucester) and are supported by a bipartisan coalition of sponsors. The Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee will meet to consider a number of bills, including ...