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March 1, 2013
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Long lines at the airport, loss to business and cuts to Sandy aid are all on the horizon as New Jersey and the nation head towards the seemingly inevitable impact of sequestration over the next few weeks and months, according to warnings issued today by members of the state's Democratic Congressional caucus.
March 1, 2013
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Congressmen Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06), Donald M. Payne, Jr. (NJ-10), Bill Pascrell (NJ-09) and U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-NJ) will hold a press conference on Friday, March 1, 2013 at 12:00 p.m. at Newark Liberty Airport to condemn the massive, indiscriminate across the board spending cuts set to take effect tomorrow as a result of the so-called budget sequestration.
February 27, 2013
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“It is an honor and a privilege to be here today to recognize and celebrate two individuals who have had an impact on my life and career,” said Congressman Donald M. Payne, Jr. “I know that if it weren’t for people like my father, Philip Thigpen and Larrie West Stalks who did what they did many years ago, I would not have been able to achieve what I have achieved and serve in this capacity today.
February 26, 2013
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Philip Thigpen remembered when the highest position an African-American could hope to achieve in Essex County government was janitor at the Hall of Records.
February 26, 2013
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Montclair’s school district and township remain in a state of anticipation this week while they wait for news about funding at the state and federal levels in the coming year.
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February 23, 2013
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Today, city officials heralded Baxter Park’s amenities and modern design during a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of the $21.7 million building on a site where a sprawling, dangerous public housing complex with a similar name once stood.
February 22, 2013
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As the latest financial crisis looms in Washington, Congressman Donald Payne Jr. says it’s not the Democrats that are cause for concern.
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