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Senator Diane Allen thanks the many supporters and other friends who have called inquiring about her battle with cancer. She is humbled and deeply moved by their concern.

President Obama has an ambitious agenda. He wants a “bipartisan health care reform package.” Translation: He wants Republicans to support his goal to increase the federal government’s role in health care now so the Democrats’ long-term goal of a single payer government insurance program will be a reality in a few years.

After the raucous town hall meetings members of Congress faced during their recent vacation, the Democrats realize that the country will not now embrace a single payer insurance system; therefore they will go for the incremental approach. A public option now and then later the big enchilada, universal health care.

Select attorney Jordan Rickards to fill spot on the party ticket for November

Every day, the news is filled with reports of a growing crisis. It seems as if no one in the administration has a clear plan for dealing with the problem. The longer we put off tough decisions, the harder they will become.

More than 250 local Republican jammed the Grand Chalet ballroom Tuesday night as Republican gubernatorial candidate Chris Christie made a campaign stop in Wayne, New Jersey.

It's obvious that the treasurer's election-year attempt to discredit Republicans was crude and inappropriate. What may not be obvious to some is that the treasurer's statement is demonstrably false.

State Senator Steve Oroho sets the record straight on Republican management of the Unemployment Insurance Fund.

Tony Bucco brings his experience and good judgment to the Republican leadership position on the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee.

Governor Corzine's plan to underfund pensions is blocked for now as a bipartisan coalition of senators balks at this irresponsible gimmick.

After years of promising reform, Governor Corzine has finally introduced an ethics package worthy of bipartisan support. But it doesn't do nearly enough to address the corressive effects of money on state politics. Republican Leader Tom Kean has introduced a bill that limits the money the politically powerful can spend to influence Trenton.