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Trenton-Mercer Airport Faces Sequester Nightmare [AUDIO]

David Matthau — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 14:00:36 +0000

After years of little activity, Trenton-Mercer Airport in Ewing is now flying high, as the commercial carrier Frontier Airlines continues to expand operations and offer travelers more flights to different cities.

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Congress Passes Bill To Fund Department Of Defense [AUDIO]

Ilya Hemlin — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 09:48:19 +0000

The House of Representatives approved a bill to fund the Department of Defense for a full calendar year, as well as continue military construction and the Department of Veterans Affairs.

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What's The Big Deal About The Sequester? [VIDEO/AUDIO/POLL]

David Matthau — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 10:09:49 +0000

At the end of last week, there was a great deal of talk about the horrible effects across the nation that would take place if the automatic federal budget cuts that were triggered by the sequester took effect.

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Republicans Unveil Government Funding Measure

Townsquare News Network — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 09:49:44 +0000

Republicans controlling the House are moving to give the Pentagon more money for military readiness. They also want to largely exempt agencies like the FBI and the Border Patrol as well as Western firefighting efforts from the effects of across-the-board spending cuts that are just starting to take effect.

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Is NJ Worried About Sequester Cuts? [AUDIO]

Kevin McArdle — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 10:19:03 +0000

Deep automatic spending cuts will kick at midnight tonight if lawmakers in Washington, D.C. and President Barack Obama cannot reach a deal to end the country's latest fiscal crisis.

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Flood Insurance Reform Could Hurt Residents, Says Senator [AUDIO]

Ilya Hemlin — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 10:15:44 +0000

A South Jersey State Senator is asking Congress to reconsider a flood insurance bill that could skyrocket premiums even if Sandy never occurred.

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Steve Sweeney Wants "Integrity Monitors" For Sandy Money [POLL/AUDIO]

Kevin McArdle — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 10:26:13 +0000

Congress has approved a total of more than $60 billion in Sandy relief aid for the Garden State and New York. The top Democrat in the New Jersey Senate says when you're talking about that much money, you had better make sure none of it is squandered.

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NJ Congressman Worried About Potential Shoreline Cuts [AUDIO]

Ilya Hemlin — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 09:48:31 +0000

As the Sandy Relief Bill moves closer to materializing, Congressman Rush Holt (D-12) warns cuts to the Regional Ocean Partnerships in the legislation will prove detrimental to the region as it recovers.

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Chris Christie Lays Out How Sandy Money Will Be Spent [VIDEO/AUDIO]

Ilya Hemlin — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 11:20:53 +0000

Governor Chris Christie doesn't hold any grudges against lawmakers for the delay of the Sandy Relief Bill, but says now it's time for the money to be distributed to where it needs to be.

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Sandy Relief Package Finally Passes Through House [AUDIO]

David Matthau — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 10:46:24 +0000

Two and a half months after Superstorm Sandy slammed Jersey, the House of Representatives has finally approved a 51 billion dollar relief package, much to the delight of the New Jersey Congressional delegation.

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NJ Sandy Recovery Hinges On Federal Funds, Report Says [AUDIO]

Kelly Waldron — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 10:17:42 +0000

If New Jersey is to completely recover from the destruction and devastation caused by Sandy, the state has receive at least $25 billion in federal funds.

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Governor Christie Talks About Sandy Relief Cash [AUDIO]

Kevin McArdle — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 09:45:37 +0000

Tomorrow in Washington, D.C., the House is expected to vote on the remaining $51 billion in Sandy Relief aid for New Jersey and New York.

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Sandy Aid Delay Could Be Deadly For Shore Businesses [AUDIO]

Ilya Hemlin — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 10:05:31 +0000

After initial delay the House of Representatives voted in favor of a 9.7 billion dollar Sandy Flood Aid Bill, the first part of the 60 billion dollars in total Sandy Aid requested by the President and Senate.

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Jersey Businesses Not Thrilled With Fiscal Cliff Deal [AUDIO]

David Matthau — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 10:26:00 +0000

Most Jersey residents are happy we didn't go over the 'fiscal cliff' this week. But many are not exactly thrilled with the deal that was worked out, especially in the business community.

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NJ Mayors Frustrated Over Sandy Relief Delay [AUDIO]

Stacy Proebstle — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 10:30:37 +0000

House Speaker John Boehner has assured lawmakers that the house will vote on $60 billion in aid related to Superstorm Sandy by January 15th. New Jersey mayors say any delay will be costly.

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Governor Christie Rips Boehner For Scrapping Sandy Vote [VIDEO/AUDIO/POLL]

Kevin McArdle — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 10:29:50 +0000

Late yesterday afternoon, members of the New Jersey and New York congressional delegation announced that Republican House Speaker John Boehner has scheduled a vote on a $9 billion flood insurance bill tomorrow and vote on a $51 billion Sandy Relief package January 15th.

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Wall Street Soars After Fiscal Cliff Deal [AUDIO/VIDEO]

Joe Cutter — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 10:23:10 +0000

The stock market showed its relief over resolution of the fiscal cliff crisis in a big way on Wednesday.

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Americans Think The Government Should Fund Recovery [AUDIO]

Kevin McArdle — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 10:19:56 +0000

New Jersey and New York are still waiting to see if Congress will approve the President Barack Obama's $60.4 billion funding request to pay for recovery and rebuilding after super-storm Sandy.

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Lawmakers Unveil Tax Break Bill For Sandy Victims [AUDIO]

Stacy Proebstle — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 12:03:52 +0000

New Jersey, New York and Connecticut lawmakers are proposing a package of tax breaks for victims of Superstorm Sandy.

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NJ Senator Wants More Money For Cleanup [AUDIO]

David Matthau — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 10:49:56 +0000

Jersey U.S. Senator Bob Menendez is pressing fellow federal lawmakers for Superstorm Sandy relief money for Jersey.

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