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1. Alex Rodriguez and Rush Limbaugh faring far better than Tom Hicks and Red McCombs these days
(Sports/Professional)

... was too close to the Bush Administration and pushed for support of the Iraq War. But the truth is, Clear Channel has no ideological agenda and just like Rupert Murdoch, the company was looking for a niche ...

2. N.J. drivers will be tested for drugs and alcohol when involved in accidents if bill passes
(N.J./State)

... his son's death, Farrace's father pushed for tougher legislation similar to the measure being sponsored by Albano and Moriarty. Currently, drivers involved in such accidents can only be tested for drugs ...

3. N.J. tax cap costs too much
(Opinion/Commentary)

... a long term solution to this problem, Governor Christie and the legislature are merely rushing to come up with a solution. But the solution being pushed will have negative consequences for the people ...

4. Thomas E. Roach of Bordentown indicted on manslaughter charges
(N.J./State)

A Burlington County grand jury has indicted a Bordentown man for manslaughter as a result of an incident in which he pushed his stepfather to the ground. Thomas E. Roach, 21, whose address is the Riverfront ...

5. Hyped Corzine-Katz e-mails reveal absolutely nothing
(Opinion/Commentary)

... no evidence in these e-mails that Corzine pushed his negotiators to be lenient. In fact, his administration bargained hard and won significant concessions on salary and benefits. The agreement saved ...

6. PSEG’s Ralph Izzo frustrated by Washington’s failure to enact a national energy policy
(Sci/Tech/Science updates)

... dirtier ones, helping to fund improved technology while providing leeway for laggards. Many business interests have pushed such a system, preferring it to higher taxes on sources of pollution or increased ...

7. The business of college sports in 2010 is to find money
(Sports/Professional)

... that the Pac 10 didn't rush into any conference expansion and wasn't pushed by the Big Ten's desires to increase the conference's geographical footprint for television purposes. "For us, there wasn't ...

8. N.J. hot air balloon has close call with power lines
(N.J./State)

... Township Police Department told The Star-Ledger. All four luckily exited the balloon before the gust of wind pushed it into the power lines, dragging the basket towards the fence. A chase crew retrieved ...

9. Identity of officer who shot Dean Gaymon reported
(N.J./State)

... arrest, the 48-year-old man "appeared to panic, assaulted the police officer and fled," said Prosecutor Robert Laurino. Gaymon, who was unarmed, allegedly pushed the officer to the ground and threatened ...

10. NJ DMV surcharge
(Comments/Unsorted comments)

... are unable to support themselves without a means of transportation and thus get pushed into illegal activity. Not a very well thought-out policy. ...

11. Being lucky made all the difference for George Steinbrenner
(Sports/Professional)

... in 2006. The new place opened in 2009 at a price tag of more than a billion dollars. It was a long slough for Steinbrenner who first pushed for a stadium in the 1980s. New Jersey voters said no to a ...

12. Bill seeks to protect N.J. consumers from shady car dealers
(Money/Economy)

... necessary. Other sponsors within the Assembly who pushed the bill include Republicans Dawn Marie Addiego and Scott Rudder, both of Medford, and Democrat Paul Moriarty of Turnersville. The Associated ...

13. Blue Water Gateway Travel
(Comments/Unsorted comments)

... representative in Atlantic City to receive our cruise and free airfare. Telephone rep really pushed the issue and told us to call another 800 number to confirm our appointment for Wednesday, 7/13, in ...

14. Money managers out to avoid mediocrity
(Money/Economy)

... with a good cash flow," says von der Linde. Kimberly Clark, the maker of Kleenex, Kotex, and Huggies, is another. "Cyclical pressures and concern over raw-material input costs have pushed the stock to ...

15. As N.J. casinos, racetracks struggle financially, legislators announce ‘gaming summit'
(Money/Economy)

... final report, which had originally been due June 30 but was pushed to Aug. 1. The summit was announced on a day when the state Casino Control Commission released figures that show the casinos reported ...

16. Alyson Amour charged with vehicular homicide in death of DOT worker
(N.J./State)

... who was standing at the rear of his marked DOT Emergency Service Patrol truck. The crash pushed the DOT vehicle into a disabled minivan, injuring the two occupants, Gibe Triocche and Bridgett Wilson, ...

17. Chris Christie speaking out of both sides of his mouth
(Opinion/Commentary)

... for? Exemptions for debt service and health care cost increases and pension payments and unexpected jumps in school enrollments. Those were the major exemptions that Democrats had pushed hard to get ...

18. Senate approves 2 percent cap on N.J. property tax hikes, local government and school spending
(N.J./State)

... without the toolkit, he was correct. But the administration has pushed forth an "unworkable" cap, with the Legislature's support, without first advancing the toolkit. Local leaders, defending the interests ...

19. 'The Twilight Saga: Eclipse' starring Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner: Movie review (VIDEO)
(Entertainment/Movies)

... as Bella. She knows that to stay with Edward means she must give up her mortal life and become a vampire too. "She is pushed to the point where a decision has to be made in this one; but she does that ...

20. Duck boat missing tourists after accident on Delaware
(N.J./State)

... from the water and none appeared to be wearing life jackets. He said the barge "...Hit pretty hard and pulled the boat under. It went straight under.'' The barge was being pushed by a tugboat on its ...