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We gave the dogs Nylabones for the first time since their major fight to see how they'd react.Sophie got hers first, while Rosie was outside. Rosie got one when she came in.
They had then for about 15 uncomfortable minutes, both looking up from their bones with [...]
Patrick Murray is the founding director of the Monmouth University Polling Institute. According to their website, “The Monmouth University Polling Institute has become a premier independent survey research center known for its in-depth tracking of public policy and quality of life issues.” Murray is a [...]
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Gov. Corzine is on vacation, which leaves Senate President Dick Codey in charge, again. No word on where Corzine is going but it's a safe bet it won't be Belmar, Point Pleasant or any Monmouth/Ocean County resort. He will probably ignore Gloucester County too. Perhaps he [...]
"I AM in Chris Christie campaign headquarters on election night. Broadcasters are about to call the race. Pollsters in the room huddle and whisper numbers. The" [...]

As I posted this morning, I was on a conference call with Congressman Joe “Your lying Obama” Wilson. One of the topics was National Healthcare (real surprise there) and a question I had was regarding Medicaid and increased costs to New Jersey. I also asked about the $600 billion dollars [...]
We took the dogs for a long walk earlier, which we need to do more frequently. What I've noticed is that they tend to be better on their walks when they get out more frequently. So, that's what we need to do.Now, of course, we're watching [...]

More change we can believe in. Not only does the House bill manadate that you buy insurance, but it also includes provisions for civil and criminal penalties - including up to 5 years imprisonment - for refusing to do so.
PELOSI: Buy a $15,000 Policy or Go to Jail JCT [...]I was horrified to hear the news yesterday that a Major in the US Army opened fire on his fellow soldiers stationed at Fort Hood, Texas. There is a lot that can be said about how it happened, why it [...]
This is a post I did for the Sunlight Foundation . As an organization they are at the forefront of transparency issues and accountability. Check them out.
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Following the rally and meeting with some of our representatives, Steve Lonegan gave his take on the day’s events.
And here’s some more video of the rally from AFP.
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Yesterday, scores of New Jersey patriots - and patriots from all over the country - descended on the Capitol in Washington, D.C. Our message was clear: KILL THIS BILL!
We were greeted by several terrific addresses from Congressional Representatives like Michelle Bachmann, Mike Pence and Scott Garrett. Mark Levin, Jon Voigt and [...]
There's sun in our weekend forecast, and how about some laughs to get the weekend started? Laugh-Fest at Tierney's: A Fall Laugh Fest will be presented November 6 - 8, Upstairs at Tierney's Tavern, 136-138 Valley Road, Montclair. Completely different live comedy shows on' [...] "Joe Donohue brings to" [...]

It’s a new day in New Jersey. And with a new day, it can bring a new attitude to things. I think we should all be open to what COULD come out of Tuesday’s election results. Every person I have spoken with to a man, (and woman), [...]

Rules are simple: You compose a haiku (5 syllables, then 7, then 5) on the [...]

