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Obama should be timely with death benefits
Being a veteran, I know that members of the armed services are taught — no matter what branch of service — that the mission comes first and next is taking care of the troops. Also, as you advance in rank as a commissioned officer or a noncommissioned officer, you are made aware again that the…
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Vandalism, hate speech does not define Edison
A s many residents are aware, two campaign signs were defaced in Edison, with prejudiced symbols and slurs against the Jewish and Indian- American communities. These acts of hatred go beyond politics; they strike at the very fabric of our society. As one of the people targeted in the first act of hatred, I must…
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Barnes has a proven record with diversity
A ssemblyman Peter Barnes is the right person to take the vacated seat of Barbara Buono in the New Jersey Senate. I have known Pete since he was a councilman in Edison and have always been impressed by his values, clarity and judgment. Assemblyman Barnes understands how to govern in a state as diverse as…
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Buono, Zipprich support medical marijuana
A s a card-carrying, legal, medical marijuana patient, I am repulsed at the unethical conduct of Assemblywoman Mary Pat Angelini (R-Monmouth) and Gov. Chris Christie toward the medical marijuana community. Both Assemblywoman Angelini and Gov. Christie have sought to undermine the success of New Jersey’s medical marijuana program and prevent patients from gaining safe access…
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Writer supports Pinkin for Assembly
I recently had the pleasure of meeting Nancy Pinkin, candidate for Assembly in the 18th Legislative District, and was impressed by her background and knowledge of health care — obviously a very important issue these days in both our state and nation. During our conversation, Nancy told me about growing up in Garwood to a…
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Brewer thanks Diegnan and Barnes
I would like to take the time to thank my state legislators for their efforts to grow small businesses here in New Jersey. Brewpubs and microbreweries have a reason to raise their glasses due to bipartisan legislation sponsored by Assemblyman Patrick Diegnan and supported by Assemblyman Peter Barnes to modernize the state’s craft beer industry…
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Police hiring process needs to be reformed
I have lived in this town for more than 25 years, and one constant theme has been the misconduct — at times, hideous — emanating from some members of the Police Department. The latest charges — misconduct and attempted murder — against two members of this police force (“Edison Police Chief Mum on Officer’s Alleged…
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Barnes, Diegnan, Pinkin are true public servants
I write this letter to express my support for Peter Barnes, Patrick Diegnan and Nancy Pinkin for state Senate and Assembly, respectively, in the 18th Legislative District. I have known Pete for over 40 years as a man of great loyalty and integrity. And he is a man with great energy for public service. Public…
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