Category: News Transcript Opinion
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Committeewoman appreciates voters’ support
At this special time of year, we often pause during our busy schedules to be thankful for our blessings. I count among my blessings having been elected to serve on the Township Committee in Freehold Township. While there really are no words to adequately express my gratitude to the people of Freehold Township for their…
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AARP spokeswoman cannot have it both ways with Obamacare
Iwas surprised to read the letter to the editor from (AARP New Jersey Chief Legislative Advocate) Marilyn Askin on the Opinion page of the Nov. 17 News Transcript (“Seniors Want to Keep Seeing Their Doctors”). Perhaps she didn’t get the memo from her superiors that AARP fully supported the national health care plan foisted on…
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Salvation Army commander asks for help
As the holidays approach, I feel compelled to write this letter and share a burden that is weighing heavily on my heart. The truth is, I’m worried. So many people in our local New Jersey communities are living through difficult and stressful times — times of great need. In fact, at the close of our…
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Seniors want to keep seeing their doctors
Seniors have earned their Medicare. We have earned the security of knowing that we can keep seeing the doctors we have come to trust and with whom we are comfortable after many years of treatment and checkups. Unfortunately, Congress created a flawed system to pay Medicare doctors. Unless Congress takes action to address this, seniors…
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Holt pledges to work for residents of the 12th District in new term
Iwould like to publicly thank the people of the 12th Congressional District for putting their faith in me for another two years. This appreciation is for those who voted for me — and for those who did not. I have received many different interpretations of the meaning of the election results here and around the…
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One person can make a difference in someone’s life
Ihave long been an individual who cannot pass a homeless person on the street and not at least give them a couple of bucks in the hopes that they can get something to eat. Last night my wife and son and I were in New York City for a family get-together. We were walking on…
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Election winners thank voters in Freehold Borough
On Nov. 2 the voters of Freehold Borough reassured their trust in us by reelecting us to the Borough Council. During the campaign, many residents told us that we had their support and they came through on their promise. We would like to take the time to say how proud we both are to serve…
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One good deed …
AROUND TOWN AMY ROSEN It is that time of year again. Summer is a distant memory and the leaves are on the ground. We are entering the holiday season, a time when many of us rush around trying to do nice things for others and hoping that someone does the same for us. Those who…
