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NJ Republicans Call For Sales Tax Holiday

Posted in New Jersey, tagged , , , on October 15, 2008 | Comments Off

TRENTON – Republican lawmakers proposed a 50 percent reduction in the state sales tax this holiday season, saying it would help consumers and retailers in a worsening economy.
The plan is backed by business advocates, including the National Federation of Independent Business/New Jersey. Federation state director Laurie Ehlbeck said, “The upcoming holiday shopping season will be [...]

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President’s Job Approval Marks Hit A New Low; Congressional Job Performance Ratings Fall To 9%

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UTICA, N.Y.—The mood of Americans has fallen sharply this month as the economy becomes an even greater concern among likely voters deciding for whom to vote in the November presidential election – even as President George W. Bush’s job approval ratings hit a new record low of 21%, a new Reuters/Zogby telephone poll shows.
The Reuters/Zogby [...]

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Mayor, Assemblyman Lead Election Forum

Posted in Edison, Middlesex County, New Jersey, tagged , , , on October 15, 2008 | Comments Off

EDISON—On Friday, Oct. 3, The Wardlaw-Hartridge School hosted a forum on the upcoming presidential election. Edison Mayor Jun H. Choi, a Democrat, and Assemblyman Jon Bramnick (R-Union County) addressed the Upper School students and parents.
 
Choi focused on the campaign of Senator Barack Obama and the Democratic party, while Bramnick focused on the campaign of Senator [...]

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Elizabeth Man To Run Marathon For Daughter

Posted in Elizabeth, New Jersey, Union County, tagged , , on October 15, 2008 | Comments Off

ELIZABETH—Michael LaMorte of Elizabeth will be running the ING New York City Marathon on Nov. 2 for his one-year-old daughter, Olivia Grace.
 “My daughter is the bravest baby I know,” LaMorte said.  “At the ripe age of three months, she developed a deep tissue hemangioma (tumor) above her right eye.  In about six weeks, this aggressive [...]

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YMCA Plans Halloween Celebration

Posted in New Jersey, Rahway, Union County, tagged , on October 15, 2008 | Comments Off

RAHWAY—On Friday, Oct. 24, the YMCA of Eastern Union County, Rahway Branch will be having “Halloween at the Y.”  From 7-9 p.m., wear your costume and participate in games, activities, dancing, pumpkin decorating, arts and crafts and healthy snacks.
Attendees should also bring a family photograph to make a Halloween family pictures to take home! The [...]

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