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1. Assembly panel approves bill to create task force to examine Christie plan to sell NJN television
(N.J./State)

... television translators, seven radio transmitters, plus public-broadcast licenses, is worth an estimated $200 million or more," Assemblyman Paul D. Moriarty (D-Gloucester) said. "That's all taxpayer investment, ...

2. These Republicans should join me in my efforts to control N.J. property taxes
(Opinion/Commentary)

... with senior citizens in Gloucester Township, DiCicco told those in attendance that he disagreed with the governor's plan to cut rebates for senior citizens. He correctly described the plan as "going after ...

3. On the Atlantic City boardwalk: Fin chef shares seafood secrets
(Life/Style)

... assembled at breakneck speed. The dayboat scallops had been seared. The Block Island swordfish were grilled. The Jersey flounder had been pan-fried. A trio of onion-and-panko-coated shrimp "danced" on ...

4. Cloud computing at odds with right to privacy
(Sci/Tech/Science updates)

... belonging to internet companies. Known as "cloud computing," the system gives people access to their files from anywhere in the world. But a coalition of privacy and technology groups is working to ensure ...

5. N.J. auction to benefit victims of Bernie Madoff
(N.J./State)

... T. Plousis, US Marshal for the New Jersey District said in a statement that all assets were seized by the US Marshal Service in New Jersey. "All proceeds from this auction will go to the Department of ...

6. Media dropped the ball on BP oil disaster in Gulf
(Opinion/Commentary)

... living in the wide ranging path of meandering radioactive clouds than it is for the millions of citizens and businesses affected by the lakes of crude oil meandering a various depths throughout the Gulf ...

7. N.J. public school choice coming closer to reality
(N.J./State)

... for the benefit of our children," said Moriarty (D-Gloucester/Camden). "We've been talking about this for a long time and we need to finally make a long-term commitment to it. It's this simple --- for ...

8. N.J. League of Women Voters giving away vacation
(N.J./State)

... civic education. The $3,000 vacation package is of the winner's choosing. Examples of vacation packages available include a stay at an all-inclusive Caribbean or Mexican resort, a fabulous cruise, a ...

9. Millions of Americans facing foreclosure
(U.S./Nation)

... results", Kevin Puvalowski, deputy special inspector general for TARP, the U.S. Treasury's bailout program, told a Senate Appropriations panel recently. Because of bad loans, falling housing prices, ...

10. N.J. Senate Budget Committee meeting to approve compromise $29.38 billion state budget
(N.J./State)

... proposed by Senate President Stephen M. Sweeney (D-Gloucester) that would enact a statutory 2.9 percent cap on annual property tax hikes and a bill sponsored by Sen. Nicholas P. Scutari (D-Union) to delay ...

11. Accredited or non accredited
(Comments/Unsorted comments)

... in the US. Maybe then, will all the nonsense stop. Dr. Lou,DBA,LLB Retired and Happy! ...

12. corruption is alive and well in southern NJ, no-one in Trenton cares...
(Comments/Unsorted comments)

... members,at the Gloucester Twp Campus, were all nonrenewed back in April. Mikey, as we disgusted teachers call our now former President, was at first a bio teacher then wanted his own "shop". He started ...

13. League of Municipalities says it will support Christie's 2.5 percent tax cap if it is 'final piece, not centerpiece'
(N.J./State)

... the people of our state and get the job done on this critical issue." Booker's endorsement came the same day Senate President Stephen M. Sweeney (D-Gloucester) introduced legislation that would cap property ...

14. Some B vitamins, like folic acid, seem to help in fight against aging
(Health/Healthquest)

BY ART CHIMES VOA NEWS ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI — A new study has failed to find any conclusive evidence that lifestyle changes can prevent cognitive decline in older adults. But researchers say there ...

15. Michael Jackson tribute planned for June 26
(Entertainment/Movies)

... the second rap song to enter that chart in the top spot. New Album Releases June 22 "Can't Be Tamed" - Miley Cyrus "Scream" - Ozzy Osbourne "How I Got Over" - The Roots "The Sellout" - Macy Gray ...

16. N.J. Democrats fail to override Christie veto of restoration of ‘millionaires' tax’
(N.J./State)

... override votes but the defeats in the Assembly left the upper house unable to act. Senate President Stephen M. Sweeney (D-Gloucester) said following the vote, "The Republicans today proved that blind ...

17. What can N.J. do to renew the Transportation Trust Fund?
(Opinion/Commentary)

... who talk too loud on their cell phones, put their feet up on facing seats, hog an empty seat with their packages while other people stand, and all the other things that annoy their fellow riders? Pay up ...

18. Jacques Cousteau’s legacy can be found in New Jersey
(Sci/Tech/Science updates)

... this world no less determined to pump their life's blood in to preserving and restoring oceanic ecosystems. As the political and economic fallout continues, let's hope for and work toward a world in which ...

19. 34 years after joining NBA, the Nets are still struggling
(Sports/Professional)

... Two other ABA teams did not make the cut, the Spirits of St. Louis and the Kentucky Colonels. The deal overwhelmed New York Nets owner Roy Boe who could not afford to $3.2 million entry into the NBA ...

20. Sweeney to propose 2.9 percent cap on N.J. property tax hikes
(N.J./State)

... Stephen M. Sweeney (D-Gloucester) Monday will introduce a proposal to set a cap at 2.9 percent instead of the 2.5 percent sought by Gov. Chris Christie. The cap issue is expected to be decided before ...