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Economist Tells The Middle Class There's No Free Ride In America [AUDIO]

Kevin McArdle — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 10:30:35 +0000

There's been a lot of talk in New Jersey about taxpayer-funded entitlements for public employees. Governor Chris Christie asked for and got some reforms in the areas of public workers' pension and health care payments.

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Christie: Comments On Obama, Boehner Part Of Job

Townsquare News Network — Sun, 06 Jan 2013 12:44:25 +0000

Gov. Chris Christie says his praise of President Barack Obama's visit to the Jersey Shore after Hurricane Sandy and his smackdown last week of House Speaker John Boehner for delaying a vote on a $60.4 billion storm-aid package are part of the job.

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House Approves $9.7 Billion In Sandy Flood Aid [VIDEO]

Dan Alexander — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 17:45:48 +0000

The House has overwhelmingly approved $9.7 billion to pay flood insurance claims for the many home and business owners flooded out by Superstorm Sandy.

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Congress To Vote On Sandy Aid [LIVE VIDEO]

Townsquare News Network — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 15:43:27 +0000

Debate has started on a $9.7 billion measure to pay flood insurance claims is set for a vote in Congress, boosting prospects for relief for the many home and business owners flooded out by Superstorm Sandy.

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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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What's Next For Economy? More Jobs? Recovery? [AUDIO]

David Matthau — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 11:59:54 +0000

Thanks to the last minute deal reached in Washington, we didn't go off the "fiscal cliff," so what's next for the economy?

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Payroll Tax Holiday Expires [AUDIO]

Dino Flammia — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 10:33:25 +0000

Leaders in Washington managed to avoid putting the country over the dreaded "fiscal cliff," but the last-minute agreement failed to include a perk Americans have been enjoying for the past two years.

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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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Obama Signs Fiscal Cliff, Defense Bills

Townsquare News Network — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 08:17:24 +0000

President Barack Obama has signed the bill that staves off across-the-board tax increases and budget cuts to domestic programs.

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Chris Christie Blasts GOP House Leader For Delaying Sandy Relief Vote

Kevin McArdle — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 20:50:34 +0000

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has Republican House Speaker John Boehner in his crosshairs and he’s firing with both barrels.

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House Decision To Put Off Sandy Aid Vote Draws Anger

Dan Alexander — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 17:55:58 +0000

Lawmakers from Trenton to Washington are reacting angrily to the House Republican leadership decision to allow the current term of Congress to end without holding a vote on aid for victims of Superstorm Sandy.

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Fiscal Cliff Bill Raises Taxes For Most [VIDEO]

Townsquare News Network — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 10:20:18 +0000

The tax package negotiated by President Barack Obama and Senate Republicans and passed by Congress will protect 99 percent of Americans from an income tax increase.

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House Passes 'Cliff' Bill

Townsquare News Network — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 03:08:14 +0000

Legislation to block the "fiscal cliff" is headed to the White House for President Barack Obama's signature.

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GOP Leader Cantor Opposes Senate 'Cliff' Bill

Townsquare News Network — Tue, 01 Jan 2013 21:31:00 +0000

The No. 2 Republican in the House leadership says he opposes a Senate-passed measure to avert the so-called fiscal cliff.

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Fiscal Cliff Bill Heads To House [VIDEO]

Townsquare News Network — Tue, 01 Jan 2013 17:05:10 +0000

Legislation to negate a fiscal cliff of across-the-board tax increases and sweeping spending cuts to the Pentagon and domestic agencies is headed to the House today but the fiscal cliff is not yet completely resolved.

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Details Of Senate Bill Averting 'Fiscal Cliff'

Townsquare News Network — Tue, 01 Jan 2013 12:03:21 +0000

Highlights of a bill approved Tuesday by the Senate aimed at averting wide tax increases and budget cuts scheduled to take effect in the new year.

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Fiscal Cliff Deal Reached [VIDEO]

Townsquare News Network — Tue, 01 Jan 2013 04:30:38 +0000

Racing the clock, the White House reached a New Year's Eve accord with Senate Republicans late Monday to neutralize across-the-board tax increases and spending cuts in government programs due to take effect at midnight, according to administration and Senate Democratic officials.

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House Won't Vote Before Midnight On 'Cliff' Deal

Townsquare News Network — Tue, 01 Jan 2013 00:03:21 +0000

The House will miss the midnight Monday deadline lawmakers set for voting to avoid the "fiscal cliff."

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Fiscal Cliff Deal "In Sight" [VIDEO]

Townsquare News Network — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 18:56:57 +0000

President Barack Obama says it appears that an agreement to avoid the fiscal cliff is "in sight," but says it's not yet complete and work continues.

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