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CRYAN:  NEWLY RELEASED FDU POLL
SHOWS CORZINE’S STRENGTH & MOMENTUM
OF DEMOCRATIC PARTY

(TRENTON) -- New Jersey Democratic State Chairman Joseph P. Cryan today issued the following statement in response to the Fairleigh Dickinson University (FDU) Poll released today that shows Governor Jon S. Corzine is now ahead of Chris Christie among likely voters:

DEMOCRATS UNVEIL NEW WEB SITE WWW.NJVOTEFROMHOME.COM
EXPANDING ACCESS TO VOTING FOR ALL NEW JERSEYANS

(TRENTON) -- Democratic State Chairman Joseph P. Cyan today announced a new Web site – www.njvotefromhome.com --  aimed at expanding access to the polls by giving every New Jersey voter the ability to vote from home.

POU, EVANS, WAY AND CURRIE ATTEND RALLY
TO OPEN PATERSON VICTORY ‘09 OFFICE
TO SUPPORT CORZINE & DEMOCRATS

 
(PATERSON) – Assemblywomen Nellie Pou and Elease Evans today joined Victory ’09 co-chair Freeholder Tahesha Way, Passaic County Democratic Chairman John Currie, elected officials and candidates from across Passaic, as well as volunteers and Paterson residents at a rally to kick-off the grand opening of the new Passaic County headquarters of the Democratic State Committee’s Victory ’09 Campaign.

MAYOR LANGFORD HOSTS GRAND OPENING OF
DEMOCRATS’ NEW VICTORY ’09 OFFICE IN ATLANTIC CITY

 
(ATLANTIC CITY) – Mayor Lorenzo T. Langford today joined Atlantic County Democratic leaders, candidates, volunteers and Atlantic City residents at the grand opening of the new Atlantic City Headquarters of the Democratic State Committee’s Victory ’09 Campaign.

TRENTON – A bill sponsored by Senator Bob Gordon which requires the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (EDA) to provide written commitment that an eligible owner or operator of a non-leaking underground storage tank is eligible for financial assistance under the State’s cleanup fund regulations to replace or close the tank was signed into law yesterday by Governor Corzine.

            “Underground storage tanks – even fully-intact tanks – can quickly become dangerous contaminants to groundwater and soil quality if they spring a leak,” said Senator Gordon, D-Bergen.  “New Jersey has to do everything it can to encourage tank owners to keep on top of repairs, or close tanks if a more environmentally-conscious heating alternative is available.  Rather than requiring homeowners to finance the cost of upkeep and then reimbursing them a portion of that cost if they’re eligible, homeowners acting in good faith will now have assurances of financial assistance before the project begins.”

TRENTON – A bill sponsored by Senate Budget Committee Chairwoman, Senator Barbara Buono, and State Government Committee Chairman, Senator Nicholas P. Scutari, which expands consumer protections under New Jersey’s motor vehicle “Lemon Law” from two years or 18,000 miles to two years or 24,000 miles, was signed into law yesterday by Governor Corzine.

“This change is reasonable and sorely needed since current usage patterns and needs have changed considerably,” said Senator Buono, D-Middlesex. “Drivers commute to work much farther than when the law was enacted 18 years ago and subsequently consumers are finding their lemon law rights are limited to approximately a year of usage. In fact, the average consumer reaches the 18,000 mile limit after only 14 months. By broadening the window through which individuals can file claims to 24,000 miles or two years, we will be affording many hardworking New Jerseyans enhanced consumer protection.”

MONROE – At the annual New Jersey YMCA State Alliance Awards Dinner held last night at the Forsgate Country Club in Monroe, Senate Majority Leader Steve Sweeney received a “Friend of the Y” award in recognition of his personal involvement with the YMCA organizations in the State and his commitment to the values and principles of the Y.

“I’m proud to stand alongside the State’s YMCA chapters as we work towards the realization of their mission of building strong kids, strong families and strong communities,” said Senator Sweeney, D-Thorofare. “New Jersey’s 44 YMCA branches fulfill many vital needs in our State’s neighborhoods, whether it’s access to health and wellness programs, child care, swimming lessons, or family bonding activities. I’m happy to support the Y in its various programs benefitting kids, families, adults and seniors in the Garden State.”

TRENTON – A measure sponsored by Senator Fred H. Madden, which expands New Jersey’s Homestead Property Tax Rebate program to help more seniors and disabled residents was signed into law today.

            “The expansion of this program has been a long time in the making,” said Senator Madden, D-Camden and Gloucester, who first sponsored this legislation in 2004.  “I am pleased with the signing of this bill, and all that it will do to help provide some much-needed financial relief for some of the State’s most vulnerable seniors and disabled residents.”

CRYAN STATEMENT ON MONMOUTH POLL
SHOWING MOUNTING SUPPORT FOR CORZINE

 
(TRENTON) - In response to the latest Monmouth University Poll released today, Democratic State Committee Chairman Joseph P. Cryan issued the following statement: