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Andrews to break bread with the Prez
U.S. Rep. Rob Andrews, who in December was elected by his colleagues as co-chairman of the Steering and Policy Committee for the 113th Congress, will dine with the President tonight at the Jefferson Hotel.
Read More >Garcia on the ballot
The state Supreme Court this afternoon denied the plaintiffs' petition to remove Carmelo Garcia from the ballot as an LD 33 candidate for the Assembly in the June 4 Democratic primary, allowing the Appellate Division decision to stand.
Read More >Report: Christie went under the knife to reduce weight
The New York Post reports this morning that Gov. Chris Christie secretly underwent stomach surgery in February in an effort to trim his waist line.
Read More >Christie to co-host today show
Gov. Chris Christie will co-host the Today Show on May 24, when the show visits the New Jersey shore.
Read More >National Plumbers union fills GOP coffers
Tucked into the latest campaign finance filing from the Republican state committee is a surprising entry that won't sit well with the campaign of gubernatorial candidate Barbara Buono.
Read More >Derby ties
TRENTON - Does the winning horse in the Kentucky Derby have connections to the Statehouse?
You bet ya!
Read More >Along came a spider
Move over Cory Booker, the New York Observer has a story today about Gov. Chris Christie's own heroism in the face of danger.
Read More >Booker dives into Pallone's backyard
Newark Mayor Cory Booker stuck his nose in Asbury Park politics this weekend, officially endorsing the John Loffredo slate.
Read More >CWA hits Christie on lottery plan
The Communications Workers of America today released a 60-second radio spot attacking Gov. Chris Christie on his plan to turn over lottery operations to a private vendor.
Read More >Roseman back with legislative campaign team
Former Senate Democrats Communications Director Derek Roseman, who left the office earlier this year, is back in state politics and will be working for the legislative campaign team.
Read More >The Back Room
The origins of Lonegan versus Sabrin
The rift between Steve Lonegan and Murray Sabrin goes back to 2008.
Read More >Op-Ed
Bowser's Farewell
BY BOB BOWSER To the citizens of the great city of East Orange, I am eternally grateful that you have allowed me to serve as your Mayor for the past sixteen years. As a community of concerned citizens, you have been willing participants in... Read More >
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