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Tort reform a better health care reform
Burnet Fisher of Princeton The only thing wrong with our health care at the moment is the cost. The quality and accessibility are excellent. People from all over the world come here, especially from Canada, for treatment. Cost reduction depends primarily on tort reform. Ambulance chasing lawyers and frivolous law suits have driven the…
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Clean, green and stable fends off blight
Bill Cunningham of Roebling On Aug. 13, the Wall Street Journal ran an article on the list of “America’s Fastest Dying Cities.” The representatives of the 10 cities that were identified launched a strategy session to attempt to turn their situations around. What caused these cities to get into this shape? We know what…
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HOPEWELL VALLEY: Schools superintendent is man of many talents
Valley schools Superintendent Thomas Smith
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HILLSBOROUGH: Young ‘Olympians’ to get lessons on firefighting
By Audrey Levine, Staff Writer The Winter Olympics may not begin until February, but Hillsborough’s Fire Company No. 2 is getting a jump start on the season with an Olympic game that is being described with four words slide, crawl, drag and squirt. This is the subtitle for the upcoming first Kids Firefighter Olympics…
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IRS Spokesperson
By Gregg Semanick MOUNTAINSIDE NJ — With 2009 now half over, the Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers to take advantage of the numerous tax breaks made available earlier this year in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). "The recovery law provides tax incentives for first-time homebuyers, people purchasing new cars, those interested in making…
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MANVILLE: Local trombonist tours Italy with jazz orchestra
By Audrey Levine, Staff Writer John Cortelyou, a 2009 Manville High School graduate, recently joined some of the best jazz musicians in New Jersey and Philadelphia for a tour of Italy, performing for audiences of more than 1,000. As a member of the 27-person Philadelphia Jazz Orchestra, Mr. Cortelyou traveled to Italy in July for…
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In praise of a WW council member
It has been some 5 months since Diane Ciccone was appointed to the WW Town Council to fill the position vacated by Will Anklowitz and her performance has been nothing short of brilliant. Ms. Ciccone is a no-nonsense council member whose comments are to the point, whose attitude is positive and whose general demeanor…
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Chabad Women host ‘New Year Greetings’
The Chabad Women’s Circle will host “New Year Greetings to You” at 1:30 p.m. Sept. 1 at the Chabad Jewish Center, 261 Gravel Hill Road. Guest artist Toby Hempel and Shana Tova Cards will journey through the history of Jewish well-wishes and greetings. A buffet of soup, salad and sandwiches will be served. Couvert is…
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JFVS to hold caregiver support group
The Jewish Family and Vocational Service (JFVS) of Middlesex County will offer a support group for caregivers, beginning in September. The group is designed to provide those who are responsible for the care of a sick or disabled individual the opportunity to speak to others who may be experiencing similar issues. Meetings will be held…
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