Archives for June 2007
Senate Drives Stake Through Immigration
Published on 29 Jun 2007 at 7:21 am.
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Breitbart.Com Senate Drives Stake Through Immigration By JULIE HIRSCHFELD DAVIS WASHINGTON – President Bush’s immigration plan to legalize as many as 12 million unlawful immigrants while fortifying the border collapsed in the Senate on Thursday, crushing both parties’ hopes of addressing the volatile issue before the 2008 elections.
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North Plainfield officials tout projects, invite public’s input
Published on 25 Jun 2007 at 7:06 am.
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Courier News By CHAD HEMENWAY Staff Writer NORTH PLAINFIELD — Residents here could see a lot of changes in the borough soon, and its administration is looking for ways to keep the community involved in the process.
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Fed salaries 50% better than those in private sector
Published on 24 Jun 2007 at 6:30 pm.
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Courier News By JASON METHOD Gannett New Jersey Sometimes the easiest way to find a high-paying job is to ask a wealthy relative to hire you. For many, that relative is Uncle Sam.
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Legislature approves $33.5B budget
Published on 22 Jun 2007 at 7:25 am.
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Republicans focus on plan’s shortcomings BY JOE DONOHUE Star-Ledger Staff State lawmakers yesterday gave final approval to a $33.5 billion election-year budget that jacks up spending by $2.7 billion to provide fatter rebate checks, heftier state subsidies for hospitals and modest tax cuts for businesses and low-income residents.
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Mayor’s plan sharpens debate on citizenship
Published on 21 Jun 2007 at 7:28 am.
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Right Now in NJ, AM Edition: Cresitello is seeking to deputize some of Morristown’s police as federal immigration officers The Star Ledger by Paul Cox The United States is filled with people whose families have been citizens for generations, more recent immigrants who have followed the rules and the path to become citizens and others, [...]
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Bloomberg Quits Republican Party, Cleared For Run
Published on 20 Jun 2007 at 7:15 am.
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Seen as Prelude to ’08, ‘Although My Plans For Future Haven’t Changed’ by Josh Benson The New York Observer A little past 6 p.m. on the evening of June 19, Michael Bloomberg’s press office sent out the following statement: “I have filed papers with the New York City Board of Elections to change my status [...]
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Battle Over Math in New Jersey Drives Off a New Schools Chief
Published on 18 Jun 2007 at 5:21 pm.
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The New York Times By Winnie HU Parents, some involved in a campaign against the math teaching in the highly regarded Ridgewood, N.J., school district, were to have met the new superintendent at a reception last Monday night.
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This year, no early Christmas for mayors
Published on 18 Jun 2007 at 7:26 am.
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Budget bars grants to municipalities BY DUNSTAN McNICHOL Star-Ledger Staff New sidewalks for Wood-Ridge, a new garbage truck for Union City, fresh paint for Perth Amboy City Hall — all paid for with state tax dollars.
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Villa Maria development before Planning Board tonight
Published on 13 Jun 2007 at 7:22 am.
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By CHAD HEMENWAY Staff Writer Courier News NORTH PLAINFIELD — The long discussion surrounding a proposed, age-restricted development at the Villa Maria property continues tonight.
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Age-restricted villa
Published on 11 Jun 2007 at 8:15 am.
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BY CATHY BUGMAN Star-Ledger Staff In a serene, parklike setting in North Plainfield — about a block north of whizzing traffic on Route 22 — sits a complex of buildings known as the Villa Maria, where nuns once administered to the health care needs of nearly 100 patients.