Press Release

By Gina Wilder | November 21st, 2012 - 11:08am
| More

Assembly Democrats News Release

Tucker & Milam Bill to Promote Involvement in Vietnam Veterans Organization Released by Assembly Panel

Bill Would Add Vietnam Veterans of America to List; Removes Defunct Organizations

(TRENTON) - Legislation sponsored by Assembly Democrats Cleopatra G. Tucker and Matthew W. Milam that would expand the list of organizations public employees may take a leave of absence to participate in was released Monday by the Assembly Military and Veterans Committee.

The bill (A-3361) adds the Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) to the list of state and national conventions in which public employees will be able to attend. Currently, the law provides for a five-day leave of absence with pay to an employee who is authorized as a representative of a listed organization.

"Amongst nearly 50 organizations on the list, it was surprising to not see the VVA," said Tucker (D-Essex). "This is a simple task with great benefits that allows members and family to continue to honor the service of Vietnam War Veterans."

"This is a small addition to current law with great impact for individuals who continue to devote themselves to military organizations and their numerous causes," said Milam (D-Cape May). "Vietnam Veterans of America is another outstanding, time-honored organization that should be included in the list."

The bill also removes two organizations no longer in operation: The Grand Army of the Republic and the United Spanish American War Veterans.

To read more, please visit the New Jersey General Assembly Democratic Office Web site.

On the Net:
The Assembly Democratic Office Web site
NJ Assembly Dems on YouTube
NJ Assembly Dems on Vimeo
NJ Assembly Dems on Facebook
NJ Assembly Dems on Twitter
NJ Assembly Dems e-mail alerts

The Back Room

Buono officially chooses O'Donnell

ATLANTIC CITY – The Democratic Party’s presumptive gubernatorial nominee officially tapped Jason O’Donnell as chairman of the state party.

Read More >

Wake-Up Call

Morning News Digest: May 17, 2013

  Morning News Digest: Friday, May 17, 2013 By Matthew Arco     Smith intends to fight for HCDO seat as Bernie Kenny's name re-emerges in Fulop era   Mayor Jerry Healy’s loss Tuesday night inevitably triggered intra-party discussions about consequences to the Hudson County...

Op-Ed

Time to have the talk we hope to avoid but can’t

By Tedford J. Taylor No topic is a less likely conversation-starter than our eventual deaths. Still, there is a lot to talk about. When polled, about 90 percent of people presented with end-of-life scenarios prefer the prospect of dying at home with... Read More >

Contributors

Chris Christie's recent "Lab Band" weigh-loss surgery scoop remains the talk of the nation.... more »
(5-15-2013) Interpretation of Election Laws Should Further Aims of Democracy - Five Hoboken residents, obviously orchestrated, filed a lawsuit raising concerns about Carmelo Garcia’s eligibility... more »
Au Revoir, PolitickerNJ.com         Recently, I have been writing fewer columns as a contributing columnist for PolitickerNJ.com.  The reason:  I am busily involved with writing a new book.  The... more »
Women in Politics In 2013 men still earn disproportionally more than women, on average 30%... more »

Quote of the Day

Quote of the day

“You represent the grit and tenacity that make Jersey City special. Thank you for believing in this great American experiment called democracy.” - Jersey City Mayor-elect Steve Fulop, to supporters at his victory party last night.

- PolitickerNJ.com

Poll

Grade Assemblyman John Wisniewski's chairmanship of the Democratic Committee
A. He was fearless; an attack dog and relentless party organizer
5%
B. Wiz was good, but not great.
15%
C. He was fair. I got tired of all the emails.
20%
D. Barely passing marks for an uninspiring leader
25%
F. He seemed more in it for himself than the Democratic Party
35%

Resources

Visit the PolitickerNJ.com/resources page for links to the best collection of information on New Jersey state government.

 

  • Polls
  • The best blogs
  • Columnists
  • State election results
  • Assembly election results
  • Local party websites
  • And more.

PolitickerNJ.com/resources