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May 6, 2013
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Gov. Chris Christie today vetoed a bill that would have required his administration to get the state Legislature's approval to go ahead with a plan to privatize parts of the New Jersey Lottery. Payne Jr. (D-10th Dist.) called it "absolutely astonishing" and said "the people of New Jersey deserve transparency."
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May 3, 2013
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he Tenth Annual Essex County Walk to End Hunger, beginning in Washington Park in Newark and ending at the Federal Building, drew hundreds of supporters from the community and local food pantries to raise money and awareness. Food Pantries in the MEND consortium fed over 80,000 in 2012.
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April 24, 2013
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Rep. Donald Payne Jr. was among a number of U.S. Congress members asking Attorney General Eric Holder to request that the Department of Justice (DOJ) conduct a formal review of New Jersey’s proposal to privatize the state’s lottery to ensure the plan complies with federal law.
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April 23, 2013
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The Garden State’s Democratic members of Congress wrote to Attorney General Eric Holder Wednesday asking that the Department of Justice review a contract the Christie administration is planning to award on Friday to run lottery operations.
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April 17, 2013
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New Jersey's six Democratic congressmen asked the U.S. Justice Department today to review the Christie administration's plan for a private company to take over parts of the New Jersey lottery, suggesting it might violate federal law.
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April 15, 2013
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President Barak Obama and Hudson County elected officials offered their sympathies in the wake of the deadly Boston bombings and the president said those responsible will be held to account.
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April 9, 2013
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Charmil Davis sits down with Congressman Donald Payne, Jr. to discuss his vision for New Jersey's 10th Congressional District and asks about carrying on his father's legacy.
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April 4, 2013
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The 600-strong Newark Fire Department will be hiring an additional 21 personnel with a grant announced Wednesday by federal lawmakers.
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April 2, 2013
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A group of about two dozen immigration-reform advocates appeared in a Jersey City church today to urge Congress to revamp the nation’s immigration laws, saying the “status quo” is harming families.
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