Archives for November 2007

Whitman seeks seat in 7th

Published on 30 Nov 2007 at 7:56 am. No Comments.
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Forner governor’s daughter announces candidacy for open congressional seat. By MARTIN C. BRICKETTO STAFF WRITER Courier News Kate Whitman, daughter of former New Jersey Gov. Christine Todd Whitman, announced her candidacy Thursday for an open congressional seat in the 7th District.

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NJ lawmakers stuff payrolls with political friends

Published on 25 Nov 2007 at 12:17 pm. 1 Comment.
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by Deborah Howlett/The Star-Ledger New Jersey lawmakers receive $110,000 annual allowances to hire the aides who run their offices, handle constituent complaints, even drive them to and from appointments.

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2 join race to replace Ferguson

Published on 24 Nov 2007 at 2:12 pm. No Comments.
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By MICHAEL DEAK Courier News STAFF WRITER In the wake of Rep. Michael Ferguson’s announcement this week that he will not seek a fifth term, two candidates already have jumped into the race for the Republican nomination.

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Ferguson announces retirement

Published on 20 Nov 2007 at 7:35 am. 2 Comments.
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Plan to not seek re-election spurs talk of replacement. By MICHAEL DEAK STAFF WRITER Courier News An announcement Monday by four-term Congressman Michael Ferguson, R-New Providence, that he will not seek re-election next year has sparked a firestorm of political speculation about who will take his place on the GOP ticket.

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If politicians are crooks, why re-elect them?

Published on 15 Nov 2007 at 8:46 am. 5 Comments.
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Courier News Opinion The majority of respondents said that New Jersey politicians are crooks. The majority of respondents then indicated that they intended to vote Democrat.

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Jenny Uptegrove Elected to North Plainfield Borough Council

Published on 6 Nov 2007 at 10:37 pm. 4 Comments.
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Jenny Uptegrove has been elected to the North Plainfield Borough Council. Check back for more info!!!

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Vote For Jenny

Published on 5 Nov 2007 at 7:26 pm. No Comments.
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Vote for Jenny Uptegrove for North Plainfield Borough Council http://www.npgop.org/2007

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Vote for the 22nd District GOP Team

Published on 5 Nov 2007 at 7:12 pm. No Comments.
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Vote For Change In New Jersey Vote for Rose McConnell for Sate Senate Vote for Robert Gatto for State Assembly Vote for Bryan DesRochers for State assembly http://www.njdistrict22gop.org

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N. Plainfield shouldn’t ignore developing business on Rt. 22

Published on 1 Nov 2007 at 9:29 am. 7 Comments.
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Courier News Opinions The North Plainfield Democrats point to their success in attracting businesses to Somerset Street, while doing very little to encourage businesses to move into the many vacant buildings along Route 22. Jenny Uptegrove, the Republican candidate for borough council, has pledged to work first to find out why businesses along Route 22 [...]

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