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Over 200 key Dems push Legislature to pass marriage equality
In a strongly worded letter, more than 200 top Democratic activists are calling on Democratic legislators to enact marriage equality legislation.
Democrats press Trenton to legalize gay marriage
About 200 high-profile Democrats are urging the Legislature to vote on a gay-marriage bill while there is still a governor in office who would sign it.
Congressman Rothman recognizes National Adoption Month
This November, Congressman Steve Rothman is joining with other Members of Congress and the President to raise awareness about the importance of adoption by participating in the newly-designated National Adoption Month.
Send N.J. Democrats in Congress packing
I'd like to thank "Dictator" Barack Obama for taking our once-proud Republic a step closer to a socialist empire.
New Jersey sends 2 Busloads of people to Washington, DC for a "Congressional House Call"
Congress will vote on Healthcare Reform this week. Today, we have sent 2 busloads to Washington, DC for a "Congressional House Call" If you were unable to attend the trip to Washington, please consider making a "Congressional House Call" locally.
Tell Congress "hands off my health care" on November 5th
As you know, cramming public or co-operative healthcare down our throats is still very possible.
Another week, another mention of Rothman boosting donors
For the second time in eight days, there are reports that U.S. Rep. Steven Rothman is using his office to help out to campaign contributors.A Last week, the New York Times reported that Rothman and three other members of the New Jersey delegation asked the Food and Drug Administration to approve a medical device manufactured by one of his donors, ...
FDA's credibility soiled after approval
This is an article of opinion by Jacob Key, a writer for The Student Printz. Email any questions or comments to opinions@studentprintz.com. Last week, the FDA admitted for the first time in its 82-year history that the agency gave in to pressure from lawmakers to approve a potentially unsafe product for medical use.
For FDA, another round of scrutiny
Federal medical device regulators are beginning to scrutinize a process used to approve everything from lab test kits to heart bypass circuits in an effort to correct the most troubling flaws, while an independent group launches a longer, deeper look at problems plaguing the 33-year-old review system.
Aggressive lobbying wins FDA approval for knee-surgery device
In making its bid to get a controversial knee-surgery device approved by the Food and Drug Administration, ReGen Biologics relied heavily on two consultants with strong ties to Congress and the FDA, according to records and interviews.
Tom Kean Calls on Corzine to Seek Out Potential Victims of Federal Medical Device Scandal
Senator Republican Leader Tom Kean, a member of the Senate Health Committee, called on Governor Corzine to order that Health Commissioner Heather Howard immediately seek out any New Jersey residents who may have received the Menaflex knee implant.
The Food and Drug Administration said Thursday that four New Jersey congressmen and its own former commissioner unduly influenced the process that led to its decision last year to approve a patch for injured knees, an approval it is now revisiting.
F.D.A. Admits Error on Knee Device
The Food and Drug Administration admitted Thursday that it mistakenly approved a patch for injured knees last year after being pressured by members of Congress and the manufacturer.
Editorial, Politician Challenge Safety of Teterboro Airport
As the 56th busiest airport in the country, New Jersey's Teterboro is constantly in the crosshairs of political critics.
N.J. Rabbi Sues to Block Work, Diplomatic Activity at Libyan Compound
The same day a judge ordered a partial stoppage of construction at an Englewood, N.J., estate owed by the Libyan government due to alleged site violations, the rabbi next door lodged his own suit, seeking to block not only the renovations but also diplomatic use of the property by Col.
SACRAMENTO a ' Unemployment in California is high, which could partly explain why thousands of people had time to line up on a Friday to go shopping.
New Jersey to Gadhafi: Stay away or else
More than 200 people gathered Sunday to tell Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi he's not welcome in their suburban New Jersey community, including several who lost relatives in the 1988 bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland.
Gadhafi Seeks To Pitch Tent In N.J.
When Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi attends the U.N. General Assembly next month, he'll need a place to pitch his tent - literally.
Rabbi Shmuley Boteach: Mayor Michael Wildes and Rabbi Shmuley Boteach ...
Mayor Michael Wildes and Rabbi Shmuley Boteach of Englewood, NJ, Confirm that Sunday's Rally Against Kaddafi Remains On; Thank Congressman Rothman for Speaking to the Libyans but Insist that Only State Dept Confirmation Sufficient We are extremely grateful to our Congressman, Steve Rothman, for his strong and tireless efforts to keep Kaddafi out of ...
Qaddafi Cancels Plans to Stay in New Jersey
Col. el-Qaddafi's tent at a park in Rome in June. Workers at a Libyan-owned estate in Englewood, N.J., where Col.
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