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jbutkowski

Real name: Jason Butkowski

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  • Van Drew, Albano And Milam Urge Corzine And Regulators To Pursue NJ Businesses For Wind Farms
  • Sarlo Proud Of Workers Comp Reforms
  • MEDIA ADVISORY - Senator Vitale Challenges NJ 101.5 to a 'Battle at the Ballpark'
  • Smith Measure To Protect State Forests Approved In Committee
  • PREVIEW - Senate Committees To Focus On Pro-Business, Pro-Worker Bills Monday
  • Ruiz Resolution To Make It Easier For Visually Impaired Students To Receive College Textbooks In Braille Approved
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Wally Edge

Only in New Jersey

Marcellus Jackson, who resigned his seat as a Passaic City Councilman after admitting that he took $26,000 in bribes from an undercover FBI agent, ... >

Bob Torricelli

Torricelli on the Wall Street Bailout

The financial debacle on Wall Street may change many things. Our international power, standard of living and individual security might all ... >

Michael Patrick Carroll

Father Biden on Patriotism

Joe Biden promises to impose Catholic dogma upon the country, and calls it "patriotic". >

Debbie Holtz

U.S. Senate race gets radio-active

The NJ 101.5 radio debate scheduled later this month was one Frank Lautenberg quickly agreed to - in fact his campaign was the first to confirm its ... >

Steve Lonegan

Defending the American Dream

The sub prime mortgage melt down and its ensuing financial “crisis” has tested the mettle of all of us who believe in and support the free ... >

Dr. Joseph Marbach

Off-shore Drilling: A Case of NIMBY

For the past few weeks, I've watched with fascination as politician after politician have appeared on a beach or a boardwalk and declared their ... >

Rob Tornoe

Tornoe's Toons: Worst debate ever!

To view a larger version of this cartoon, click here. >

Michael P. Riccards

Town Meeting

Senator John McCain insisted that he and Senator Barak Obama should go on the road for a host of town hall meetings to discuss the issues in a ... >

Joey Novick

Unsolicited Advice for Lobbyist Dick Zimmer

According to a Fairleigh Dickinson poll, Senator Frank Lautenberg leads Lobbyist Dick Zimmer by 16 points, 50-34 percent. Fourteen percent say ... >

Juan Melli

The Codey Cop-Out

While New Jersey suffered from a crippling structural deficit, politicians created a slush fund to dole out tax dollars for their own personal gain.
... >

Carla Katz

Is Palin wrong for America? You betcha.

As I drove home from a VP debate party on Thursday night, I surfed radio talk shows and heard countless callers say that Governor Palin ‘won’ the ... >

Poll

If Barack Obama becomes President, who should he pick for U.S. Attorney?
Matt Boxer
1%
Paul Fishman
17%
Paula Franzese
11%
Robert Gilson
1%
Deborah Gramiccioni
0%
Patrick Hobbs
2%
Lawrence Lustberg
4%
Ralph Marra
6%
Bill Matsikoudis
11%
Julien Neils
5%
Frank Vespa-Papaleo
18%
Walter Timpone
1%
Luis Valentin
0%
Ted Wells
9%
Someone Else
13%
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Quote of the Day

October 10, 2008

"(Governor Jon) Corzine understands that his initial plan went too far, and he is now doing everything he can to hold down the increase the Turnpike Authority proposed to the lowest level possible in order to guarantee safe roads and enhance bridge safety." -- Corzine's "best positioning" on toll hikes, according to his pollster, Doug Schoen.

-Star-Ledger, 10/10/08
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    Oct 10 2008
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    Oct 10 2008
  • Wall Street Meltdown Shows Why Bush –Lance Economics a Disaster
    Oct 10 2008
  • Haines, Addiego, Rudder: Corzine Toll Hikes Will Make Economy Worse
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TOO MANY WANT TO FLY THE COOP AT STAR-LEDGER― MUST READ

N.J. lawmakers spent millions in funds on pet causes― MUST READ

D.C. fines Jersey lottery operator $1.4 million in ticket scam― Must Read

D.C. fines Jersey lottery operator $1.4 million in ticket scam― Must Read

The Drivers of the Star-Ledger Crisis― NEW YORK OBSERVER

Colts Neck couple to host president today― Juan and Marta Gutierrez

Public purchase benefited Democratic Party donors ― JOSEPH FERRIERO

Christie won't decide on governor's race until after Election Day― CHRIS CHRISTIE

Sussex County political callers unexpectedly hear sex chat offer― MUST READ

Internal poll shows most N.J. voters question Corzine's integrity― JOSH MARGOLIN

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