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Would-Be Congressman Hopes to Enter Chamber With Help From Wu-Tang Clan
Roy Cho, a congressional hopeful aiming to knock off Rep. Scott Garrett, R-N.J., the next time around, might not be a household name .
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'Ghostface Killah' Backs Hackensack Democrat Against Garrett
A member of Wu-Tang Clan, a popular New York hip-hop group, has endorsed a Hackensack Democrat vying for the 5th Congressional District.
Back to Basics: Immigration Hawks Warn About 'Undocumented Democrats'
The senator from Florida had listened patiently as a panel of hand-picked conservatives, lined up across a long table at the front of the room, took turns speaking about the prospects of immigration reform.
Englewood native vetted for commodity futures panel
A Wall Street executive who grew up in Englewood is being considered for a seat on the five-member Commodity Futures Trading Commission, a position that would put him at the center of an ongoing debate over regulation of the $633 trillion swaps market.
Dodd-Frank repeal 'ain't gonna happen'
One of the staunchest-critics of the Dodd-Frank Act says a full repeal of the financial reform law isn't in the cards.
Oxford student honored by Congressman Scott Garrett
Rep. Scott Garrett awarded Katherine Murphy of Oxford a Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition for participating in the 2013 Congressional Art Competition.
House Passes Bill That Could Lead to Another Financial Crash-But Reformers Claim Victory
On Wednesday evening, the House passed a bipartisan bill that would allow US banks to avoid new financial regulations by operating overseas.
Corporate shareholders are revolting! In the very best sense of that term. More and more investor groups today are rebelling against the top managers of some of the corporations they own.
The a Intimidate the CTFC Acta
When it comes to helping Wall Street lobbyists gut reforms passed in the wake of the financial crisis, there is often very little difference between the Republicans and the Democrats.
New Jersey lawmakers react to government surveillance program
New Jersey lawmakers had mixed reactions Wednesday to reports of a secret government surveillance program.
New Jersey lawmakers react to government surveillance program
New Jersey lawmakers had mixed reactions Wednesday to reports of a secret government surveillance program.
Bill Would Give States a Way Out of Common Core
Rep. Scott Garrett , said on Tuesday he will reintroduce the LEARN Act to offer states a way out of the federally supported Common Core state education standards.
House GOP eyes small-business bill
The implementation of the JOBS Act that President Barack Obama signed into law more than a year ago is far from finished, but House Republicans already have their sights set on JOBS Act 2.0. The House Financial Services Committee on Wednesday will begin setting the stage for the introduction of legislation this fall that would build on last year's ... (more)
White House opposes rule reining in Dodd-Frank
The White House is coming out against a bill that would modify a portion of the Dodd-Frank financial reform law governing the international derivatives market.
Herald News: Chiesa and the immigraton debate
NEW U.S. Sen. Jeffrey Chiesa may find himself voting on a landmark immigration bill before he even finds his way around the Senate cloakroom.
I'll bet that Mark Twain, who wrote "The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County," would've loved a current saga that I call: "The Jumping Congress Critter of Frog Jump, Tennessee."
A Recap of Important Amendments to the DHS Appropriations Bill
Earlier this week, the House voted on the first appropriations bills of the FY 2014 budget process.
N.J. Politics Roundup: Christie picks a new U.S. senator; Lautenberg honored in Washington
Gov. Christie and newly appointed senator Jeff Chiesa respond to accusations Chiesa will be an extension of Christie in the U.S. Senate.
When asked what the world needs, people tend to go all gushy and offer up such fuzzy stuff as "world peace" and "more kindness."
Rep. Garrett: 'Obamacare a House of Cards About to Collapse'
Rep. Scott Garrett of New Jersey says he's skeptical the IRS - mired in scandal for targeting conservative groups and being probed by Congress - can properly enforce Obamacare.