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Don’t cut Social Security to reduce budget deficit
Some politicians in Washington are still discussing cutting the Social Security benefits we’ve earned to reduce the federal budget deficit. Social Security didn’t cause the deficit and the contributions we’ve made over our lifetimes must be protected, not reduced. Millions of seniors, widows and widowers, and those living with disabilities all depend on Social Security…
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Annoyed by Pallone’s votes on tax reform
After seriously reviewing Rep. Frank Pallone’s (D-6) voting record on important issues, it is alarming to me, as it should be to all the voters in Congressional District 6, just how out of control Pallone is when it comes to tax reform. He has consistently voted no on tax issues that would help create prosperity…
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A pattern of dirty tricks in race for 12th District seat
CODA GREG BEAN There’s a pattern of dirty tricks in the race between longtime incumbent Democrat Rush Holt and Tea Party-endorsed Republican challenger Scott Sipprelle in New Jersey’s 12th Congressional District. I’ve been writing about dirty campaign tricks for over 30 years, so I shouldn’t be surprised. But it came as a shock to be…
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New Indian dance class offered at MCC
EDISON — A new dance class, “Bollywood Bhangra,” is being featured at Middlesex County College this fall. It will run 7-8 p.m. Mondays from Sept. 27 through Nov. 22 as part of the college’s noncredit offerings. “Indian dance is becoming very popular,” said the instructor, Sonalee Vyas, who operates a dance studio in Edison. “It…
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IRS to hold Saturday open house in Edison
EDISON — The Internal Revenue Service will host a special open house on Sept. 25 to help taxpayers, especially veterans and people with disabilities, solve tax problems and respond to IRS notices. One hundred IRS offices in the U.S., including its office at 100 Dey Place in Edison, will be open from 9 a.m. to…
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House invaders return to winter residences
Increasing number of stink bugs reported throughout New Jersey BY PATRICIA YOCZIS Correspondent The pesky brown marmorated stink bugs (BMSB) that exited houses in the spring to seek food and mate during the summer are now invading homes to return to their warm winter residences. But this fall, the invaders that are scientifically known as…
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Metuchen council reviews auditors’ recommendations
BY ENID WEISS Correspondent METUCHEN — The Borough Council formally accepted a report from its auditor but did not discuss several improper financial practices noted by the audit during its Sept. 7 meeting. The audit, prepared by the Westfield accounting firm of Suplee, Clooney and Co., found that the borough’s financial statements follow state requirements…
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DOT opens new Route 27 bridge
METUCHEN — The new Route 27 bridge was reopened to traffic on Friday, nine months ahead of the original schedule. The bridge, which carries traffic over Conrail railroad tracks, was completely closed to traffic in April for safety precautions, resulting in truck and automobile detours that snarled traffic in the area at peak times. “The…
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