“If they succeed in this maneuver, the Constitution becomes meaningless and nation will be at the mercy of a band of reckless politicians who are little different from the old Soviet Politburo,” said Aslanian.

SENATOR LORETTA WEINBERG CELEBRATES WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH THROUGHOUT THE STATE

Teaneck – In celebration of Women’s History Month, District 37 State Senator Loretta Weinberg (D-Teaneck) has a busy schedule of speaking engagements primarily dedicated to women’s groups on subjects from politics to healthcare.

Senator Weinberg started off Women’s History Month with a March 2nd appearance at the Center for American Women in Politics (“CAWP”) for a “Jewish Women in Network” (“JWIN”) roundtable discussion which focused on strategies for effective interaction with legislators and the new Governor’s administration as well as ensuring support for priority issues for the Jewish community.

Senator Michael Doherty's employee health care reform legislation, Senate Bill 3, is estimated to save taxpayers nearly $1 billion over the next three fiscal years.

Senator Gerald Cardinale, R-Bergen, said the state Health Department should stop playing politics, help consumers and boost the economy by letting Hackensack University Medical Center re-open Pascack Valley Hospital.

The following statement was released by State Senator Joe Pennacchio (R-Morris/Passaic) regarding the government takeover of health care:

“Senator Menendez, rather than showing facts to defend his support of the government takeover of health care chose instead to describe opposition as ‘fearful, partisan tactics.’ The Senator failed to mention that it is within his party’s power, the Democrats, to enact this legislation now. Unlike himself, it is ‘moderate’ members of his own party who are expressing the same concerns with this legislation as have I and countless New Jersey citizens.

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ROBERTS LAUDS INCLUSION OF AUTISM, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH COVERAGE IN SENATE COMMITTEE VERSION OF HEALTH REFORM BILL

Praises U.S. Sen. Menendez for Key Progress

(TRENTON) - Assembly Speaker Joseph J. Roberts Jr. on Monday said he was thrilled the Senate Finance Committee has included vital coverage for autism and behavioral health treatments in the latest version of the health insurance reform bill.

VITALE:  GOVERNOR CORZINE’S HEALTH CARE REFORMS
LEAD THE NATION FOR CHILDREN & WORKING PARENTS.
JOINS PORT READING MOM IN DEMONSTRATING ITS SUCCESS

(WOODBRIDGE) – Senator Joseph Vitale today joined Diana Dydak, a widowed Mother of two living with Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, at her Port Reading home along with other Middlesex County residents to recognize Governor Corzine for his leadership in distinguishing New Jersey as a national leader in health care reform.

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August 31, 2009
 
BLOSCHAK: I WILL WORK TO RE-OPEN COLUMBUS HOSPITAL

Caputo Kisses Up to Out-of-State Hospital Conglomerate Rather Than Fight For Healthcare Access In the North Ward
 

North Newark, NJ- After talking extensively to voters in Newark’s North Ward over the past two weeks, Urban Republican Assembly candidate Andrew Bloschak believes that re-opening Columbus Hospital is critical to the health and well-being of the neighborhood. If elected, Bloschak plans to immediately work toward a change in ownership from out-of-state hospital conglomerate Catholic Health East that would finally allow the Medical Center re-open.

SWEENEY:  CHRISTIE’S ‘MANDATE-FREE’ PLAN WILL SLASH MEDICAL THERAPY & TREATMENTS FOR NEW JERSEY CHILDREN WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES

(SEWELL)  -- Senate Majority Leader Stephen Sweeney (D-Gloucester) today said that Right Wing Conservative Republican Chris Christie’s proposal for “mandate-free” plans would be disastrous, since it would give health insurance companies in New Jersey free reign to drop coverage for critical treatment for children with autism.

BURZICHELLI:  CHRISTIE HEALTH CARE PROPOSAL WILL HURT
NEW JERSEY CHILDREN WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES

(PAULSBORO) – Assemblyman John J. Burzichelli (D-Paulsboro) today said that Right Wing Conservative Republican Chris Christie’s proposal for “mandate-free” plans would be disastrous since it would allow health care companies in New Jersey to skirt covering critical treatment for children with autism.