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PolitiFact N.J.: Steve Lonegan claim about Social Security rates False on...
System does have problems, but not nearly as bad as former gubernatorial candidate claims Tim Farrell/The Star-LedgerSteve Lonegan has said in the past that Social Security is "broke." Much has been...
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PolitiFact N.J.: Democrats accuse GOP candidate of drawing pension, 2...
In 2nd District state Senate race, a battle of words between incumbent Sen. Jim Whelan and challenger Vince Polistina results in a Mostly False ruling Danny Drake/Press of Atlantic CityAssemblyman...
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Public opinions of Gov. Chris Christie, President Obama to play central role...
Republicans look to take advantage of the president's sagging poll numbers Charles Dharapak/APGov. Chris Christie and President Obama are poised to take center stage in the upcoming N.J. legislative...
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Most N.J. residents want to legalize sports betting, poll says
The poll shows 52 percent favor the measure, with 31 percent opposed. Noah K. Murray/The Star-LedgerA poll indicates that the majority of New Jersey residents think betting on sporting events, such as...
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N.J. marks safe driving campaign with 'Put the Brakes on Fatalities' day
The national initiative is meant to remind drivers about the importance of obeying traffic laws, using seat belts and avoiding distractions Robert Sciarrino/The Star-LedgerA fatal accident on...
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18 Burlington County food pantries have enough food for next five months
State Sen. Diane Allen spearheaded a drive to restock pantry shelves and raise awareness of provision shortages John O'Boyle/The Star-LedgerState Sen. Diane Allen helped arrange food donations in...
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Poll: N.J. residents favor sports betting, oppose revival of Meadowlands...
The opinions on sports betting and the hulking complex called "American Dream Meadowlands" run counter to the positions taken by Gov. Chris Christie Watch video TRENTON — New Jersey voters — polled on...
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Most New Jerseyans support protection of farmland, open space and drinking...
Despite the sagging economy and calls to cut public spending, the same percentage of New Jersey residents support protecting farmland and open space as a decade ago Star-Ledger file photoThe same...
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Gov. Christie hails decision of 750-employee company to stay in N.J.
Company that makes Arm & Hammer products and Trojan condoms breaks ground on new headquarters in Ewing, thanks to $13.5 million in assistance from the state Photo courtesy of The Opus GroupThe...
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Gov. Christie to endorse Mitt Romney for president
Christie will accompany Romney to tonight's Republican presidential debate in Hanover, N.H. Watch video File photosGov. Chris Christie, left, will endorse Republican presidential candidate Mitt...
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Gov. Christie: Romney 'is the man we need to lead America'
Christie praised former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney as both a businessman and a politician during news conference Watch video Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Former Massachusetts Gov. and...
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Public hearings on N.J. redistricting process draw few attendees
A commission held public meetings on redistricting today in two cities — Newark and New Brunswick — but only about 30 people showed up at each Jerry McCrea/The Star-LedgerIn this January file photo,...
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Senate fails to advance President Obama's jobs bill
Forty-six Republicans joined with two Democrats to filibuster the $447 billion plan Kevin Lamarque-Pool/Getty ImagesPresident Obama addresses Congress last month in a speech aimed at drawing support...
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Occupy Trenton protest draws small, but dedicated group
There are no chants and no police presence at Occupy Trenton, an offshoot of the anti-Wall Street protests that began last month Watch video Andrew Mills/The Star-LedgerLess than a dozen protesters...
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Poll: Gov. Christie, Pres. Obama more popular among N.J. residents since August
Governor Chris Christie and President Barack Obama both rebounded in New Jersey popularity since August, polls show William Perlman/The Star-LedgerPresident Barack Obama along with Gov. Chris Christie...
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Polls: Christie's popularity boosted during calls to run for president
A week after refusing many Republicans’ calls for him to run for president, Gov. Chris Christie has seen a large boost in his popularity at home, according to two polls released Tuesday morning Andrew...
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Christie's endorsement fuels fire for Romney's Republican nomination push
Gov. Chris Christie's endorsement for Mitt Romney may be the nudge he needs to gain the Republican presidential nomination Justin Sullivan/The Star-LedgerGov. Chris Christie, left, speaks as he...
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Cherry Hill school officials unhappy about competing with planned charter school
The bill for Cherry Hill to contribute to the cost of Regis Academy Charter School is expected to be $1.9 million a year Patti Sapone/The Star-LedgerSarit Bercovici, a long-term Kindergarten...
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N.J. Democrats want to reinstate film tax credit made famous by 'Jersey...
State Sens. Loretta Weinberg and Paul Sarlo say the credit creates jobs and drives the economy Tony Kurdzuk/The Star-LedgerLoretta Weinberg is shown in this file photo. Along with state Sen. Paul...
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Health care rates to rise by 9 percent for N.J. state employees
Retirees will pay 3 percent more, while rates will be frozen for medicare-eligible retirees TRENTON — Two state panels approved higher rates for health insurance plans today, raising premium rates for...
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