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 Connecticut Gov. Dannel P. Malloy harshly criticized gun industry lobbyists on Sunday, saying they are doing too little to halt gun violence.

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A top White House official says Republicans who adopt a "my way or the highway" approach are going lose in upcoming budget talks.

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The South African presidency says former President Nelson Mandela has been discharged from a hospital after an improvement in his condition.

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Confronting bipartisan criticism, President Barack Obama conceded Saturday his proposed budget is not his "ideal plan" but said it offers "tough reforms" to the nation's benefit programs while closing loopholes for the wealthy, a mix that he argued will provide long-term deficit reduction without harming the economy.

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Megan's Law would be revised in New Jersey under a new bill designed to improve community supervision of convicted sex offenders and to better protect kids.

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U.S. employers added just 88,000 jobs in March, the fewest in nine months and a sharp retreat after a period of strong hiring. The slowdown is a reminder that the job market's path back to full health will be uneven.

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Corporate tax loop holes and off-shore bank havens are costing average New Jerseyans and small businesses thousands each year, according to a report from the New Jersey Public Interest Research Group.

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Governor Chris Christie is counting on almost $500 million in revenue that the state may or may not see.

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BREAKING NEWS UPDATE: This afternoon Townsquare Media NJ received a letter from members of the St. Peter's Prep basketball team in support of Coach Todd Decker.  In the letter, the players say, "at no point ever have we felt threatened or fearful in any towards Coach Decker."  They go on to say, "Coach Decker has nothing but our support and dedication."

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