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1. Sweeney, Kean say unions, voters need to help improve N.J. public employee pension funds
(N.J./State)

... to ensure the solvency of its public pension system,'' Sweeney said. "But putting the system back in the black will take not only the state meeting its obligation, but a commitment from the unions to close ...

2. N.J. veterans accused of crimes get help in Mercer County
(N.J./State)

... we are on our way to fulfilling our commitment to ultimately bring this vital service to veterans in need in every county in New Jersey," Rieth said. Some veterans return from military service with physical, ...

3. Cablevision adds an Arabic-language channel ART
(Entertainment/Movies)

... offering, our 14th new programming option, and demonstrates Cablevision's ongoing commitment to delivering high-quality, in-language programming to our international customers," ART is available for ...

4. Women’s rights losing ground around the world
(World/International)

... been "some progress" in removing state-sanctioned legal discrimination against women — acts that generate no cost to governments and require no budget. "However, despite commitments to repeal all gender-based ...

5. Paula Dow sworn in as New Jersey’s Attorney General
(N.J./State)

... with them - as well as our law enforcement partners at every level - to protect the public and carry out all aspects of the department's mission with a commitment to even-handedness, efficiency and excellence." ...

6. N.J. Senate approves Sidamon-Eristoff as treasurer – but not without opposition from Sen. Lesniak
(N.J./State)

... commitment that taxes on the hardworking citizens of the state should be lowered." Kyrillos added, " I think it would be incorrect to give this body and others the impression the treasurer designate ...

7. Gov. Christie names Bill Baroni as deputy director of Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
(N.J./State)

... of New York and New Jersey into the new decade. I know that Bill shares my commitment to accountability and ending wasteful spending throughout state government. I am confident that Senator Baroni will ...

8. Christie veteos budgets for Thoroughbred Breeders and Standardbred Breeders associations
(N.J./State)

... fourth time Christie has used the power to halt approved budget since taking office Jan. 19. He said it demonstrates his long-term commitment to ending the practice of excessive, profligate spending in ...

9. David Sciarra: Governor Christie wipes out school districts' rainy day funds
(Opinion/Commentary)

... aid cut is contrary to commitments made by New Jersey to ED in the stimulus program. Bypassing the Legislature: A Dangerous Precedent As noted above, districts' use of rainy day surplus and reserve ...

10. Long road back for Toyota brand
(Money/Economy)

... publicly about the recalls. When he did hold a news conference, he apologized for "inconveniencing the customers." He also has vowed to "redouble the company's commitment to quality." Kingston says that ...

11. Weird but true: The case is made for Olympic pole dancing
(Sports/Professional)

... time and financial commitment from parents. Would you pay for pole dancing lessons for your kids? Would you drive them to practice and cheer for them at all the youth tournaments? Would you proudly display ...

12. Euro under pressure after Greece fails to get help
(Money/Economy)

... said they support Athens, they stressed it was up to Greece to put its economic house in order. They did not offer tangible commitments or hard cash. European finance ministers are expected to hammer ...

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

... that Christie had reneged on his very public commitment to involve them as partners in efforts to control spending and close multi-billion dollar gaps in the current budget as well as in the as yet unannounced ...

14. CWA to Christie: Refusing dialogue, calling names is not statesmanship
(N.J./State)

... last three years. We want to work together with the Governor and the legislature, with a shared commitment to solving the problems that we are dealing with together and avoiding devastating in human services, ...

15. New Jersey hospitals would lose $25 million under mid-year budget cuts
(Opinion/Commentary)

... commitment that defines the charity care program, we pledge to work with the Christie Administration and our state legislators on solutions that can help us ensure that the hospital care all New Jerseyans ...

16. Hunterdon County's Nancy Hutcheson honored for role in New Jersey agriculture
(Sci/Tech/Science updates)

... Brunswick. Hutcheson is part owner of Scussell Farm in Franklin, Hunterdon. "Nancy Hutcheson's love of horse and lifelong commitment to the New Jersey equine industry led to the development of one ...

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

... children is the wrong approach for our state. New Jerseyans have long had a shared commitment to the nearly 1.5 million children in our public schools, but Gov. Christie's approach steers us in a different ...

18. Gov. Christie’s budget address (full text of speech)
(N.J./State)

... requires a balanced budget. Our commitment requires us to begin the next fiscal year with a prudent opening balance. Our conscience and common sense require us to fix the problem in a way that does not ...

19. Year of the Tiger
(Sci/Tech/Science updates)

... brought together ministers from the 13 countries in whose forests tigers still roam. Among the agreements reached was a commitment to ensure a doubling of the wild tiger population by 2022, prohibit the ...

20. New report shows benefits of long-term commitment to high speed rail in N.J.
(N.J./State)

... New Jersey." "The Portal Bridge project might one day be part of a national network of high speed rail on par with the bullet trains of Europe and Asia, but it is going to take a long-term commitment ...