The NJDSC Week In Review For July 15, 2011

Welcome to the latest installment of the NJDSC's week in review.  Here's a look back at some of the news from this past week and toward the end, some of the upcoming events around the state next week: Republican Fail To Stand Up To Christie And Strand NJ Families Star Ledger: Republicans failed to join Democrats standing up to Christie's vetoes today including $139 million in aid for struggling cities, $3 million for an after school program for inner city children, $6 million for child care for low-income residents, $48 million in tuition aid grants and $50 million in public safety funding for municipalities. Video: After two days in which Senate Republicans walked in lock-step with the governor against Democratic attempts to override his most dangerous vetoes, Senate President Sweeney and Senators Norcross, Rice, Sarlo and Whelan commented on the cuts, proclaiming that the resulting decimation of urban public safety will cost lives. While all 24 Democrats voted to restore the cuts, no Republicans joined them, making them fall short of the 27 votes needed to override the governor’s vetoes. One vote after another, the overrides failed along party lines 24-15  with one exception when state Sen. Jennifer Beck (R-Monmouth) broke ranks and voted with Democrats to restore funding for family planning clinics. NJ 101.5: GOP lawmakers freely admit many of the programs that were cut in the budget are very worthy. New Jersey Newsroom: One in six New Jerseyans will be adversely affected by line-item vetoes of the Earned Income Tax Credit and NJ Family Care in the budget Governor Christie signed last week. Star Ledger: N.J. Republicans refuse to restore $139M in aid to struggling cities. Asbury Park Press Editorial: Incredibly, Republicans have said that cities should find ways to raise additional money. With what? A bake sale? Tax increases? Talk about trying to get blood from a stone. Star Ledger Editorial: Budget cuts to Wynona's House outrageous - Slicing a half-million dollars from Wynona’s House, a center that treats physically and sexually abused children in Newark, was an outrageous budget cut that can’t be allowed to stand.  Senator Lesniak at PolitickerNJ: Governor's actions weaken protections for children. Capitol Quickies: The New Jersey After 3 program could be shuttered because Christie eliminated state funding. PolitickerNJ: Senator Lautenberg vowed he would fight any attempt by the Christie administration to drastically alter qualifications for FamilyCare, a program that provides health insurance to low-income residents. Speaker Oliver on Christie budget cuts: "We're not talking about political hacks here. We're not talking about pork spending. We're not talking about special interests. We're talking about abused children. We're talking about traumatized children. We're talking about protecting and healing the most innocent amongst us..." Senators: 'If Left Unchecked, Governor’s Rule-Change Would Decimate Health Care Safety Net.' Codey-Sarlo Efforts To Reverse Cuts To Mental Health System Victim Of Republican Partisanship. Video: Senator Whelan gathered with Freeholders and AARP representatives at the Meadowview Nursing Home in Northfield to discuss Governor Christie's new cuts to Medicaid funding. Christie's $29 million cut will be matched by an equivalent federal cut resulting in a $58 million total that will affect nursing home residents immediately.  Read Senator Gill's editorial on the Wynona House. Assemblyman Barnes: The cuts to education, municipal aid and other programs to our most vulnerable residents have slowly weakened the foundation of our state. Some believed that drastic cuts would solve our problems. In reality, the cuts have caused more problems. Assemblywoman Vainieri Huttle: "The Governor's budget was a reflection of his priorities, and I'm sorry to see New Jersey's most vulnerable children are not on that list. Residents throughout our state are reeling from the Governor's cuts, but these children especially have no means to fend for themselves. Abused, sick, disabled and poor children deserve better and we've got to find a way to help..." Christie's Cuts Jeopardize Bond Ratings for Six Cities Bloomberg: Six New Jersey cities including the capital, Trenton, have their credit ratings under review for possible downgrade by Moody’s Investors Service after losing aid in Governor Chris Christie $29.7 billion budget. The company report called the aid loss a “credit negative” to those municipalities. State Street Wire - Moody's: Christie's Transitional aid cuts credit negative. The GOP rule, not the exception  Charlie Stile in The Record: Now the Republicans want to bring relief to their own "victims," including that narrow class of millionaires Christie refuses to tax. The old suburban wealth-distribution pipeline to the cities is closing down — even if it means closing the doors to after-school program and sending thousands of low-income parents in search of some other way to keep their kids off the streets while they work. Streets, mind you, guarded by fewer police following steep layoffs this year. "You want the program? Wonderful. Pay for it yourselves," How much school aid did Christie cut for your town? Chairman Wisniewski and Assemblyman Coughlin released data from a nonpartisan analysis showing Governor Christie's budget vetoes will cost the 19th legislative district over $39 million in school aid. Assemblyman McKeon Commentary at New Jersey Newsroom: Thanks to Gov. Christie, New Jersey’s suburban school districts are getting $492 million less. Assemblyman Schaer:  "It’s wonderful that Abbott districts got $484 million. They got what they need but we also need funding for suburban schools. It should not be either/or. We hope the governor understands..." The 6th Legislative District will lose significant funding thanks to Gov. Christie’s cuts to the Democratic budget. The governor’s cuts will slice local school aid by 19.8 percent, or $38.39 million, compared to the Democratic plan. Assemblymen Fuentes and Wilson said Christie's line-item vetoes that will cost 5th Legislative District taxpayers $33.5 million in school aid. Assembly members Caputo and Tucker noted that Christie's budget vetoes will cost the newly configured 28th Legislative district roughly $21 million in school aid. Assemblyman Moriarty said that schools in the 4th legislative district will lose out on approximately $32.6 million because of Governor Christie's line-item budget vetoes. Assemblymen Conners and Conaway said that Christie's budget vetoes will cost 7th Legislative District taxpayers more than $27.6 million in school aid. Assembly members McKeon and Jasey noted that Christie’s vetoes will cost the 27th Legislative district $22.7 million, a 36.5 percent cut from the Democratic plan. Paramus Post: School districts in the 38th district saw a 38.4 percent decrease in school aid in governor’s budget. NJ Republicans Twist the Truth on Women's Health Star Ledger Editorial: "Who pays the price for the overheated rhetoric and defunding [of women's health]? Low-income women and teens who need contraceptives, breast cancer screenings, Pap smears, and tests for cervical cancer and sexually transmitted diseases. In short, people acting responsibly." Senators call for Murdoch Investigations The Record: N.J. senators call for investigation of Murdoch-owned companies. Senator Lautenberg asked the Justice Department and the Securities and Exchange Commission to investigate whether News Corp., the United States company Murdoch chairs that also owns Fox News Channel and the New York Post, violated the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. Senator Menendez called on the Attorney General to investigate allegations that reporters for News International, a subsidiary of News Corp., hacked into the voice mail of victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks: “The U.S. government must ensure that victims in the United States have not been subjected to illegal and unconscionable actions by these newspapers seeking to exploit information about their personal tragedies for profit,” You can see video of Senator Menendez and Senator Lautenberg talking further about the issue. Senator Lautenberg was on the Today Show about his call for an investigation into possible violations of U.S. law by News Corp. media group.  Real Clear Politics has the transcript from Senator Menendez's appearance on CNN in the Situation Room. Philadelphia Inquirer: The FBI has begun a preliminary inquiry based on concerns in Congress over a report that media mogul Rupert Murdoch's News Corp. sought to hack into the phones of Sept. 11 victims, a law enforcement official said Thursday. Chairman Wisniewski To Push For Caylee's Law In NJ Star Ledger: In wake of Casey Anthony trial, N.J. lawmakers push Caylee's Law. AP News: NJ lawmakers back new law to aid missing children. (Video) My9: Push For "Caylee's Law" in New Jersey. Chairman Wisniewski: “We know the first hours are crucial in finding a missing child. Prompt notification would help police with their search and, in the awful case that tragedy strikes, would help them determine the cause of death, get a guilty conviction and bring justice (for) the victim.” Senator Sacco: "I cannot think of any situation in which the parents of a young child would be justified in not calling the police immediately if their son or daughter went missing. Hopefully, this law will prevent other children from befalling the same sad, tragic fate as Caylee." Star Ledger Editorial: Caylee's Law, if done right, could salvage justice from controversial verdict. Ritacco Ties in Toms River Continue to Cause Conflicts Asbury Park Press: Federal agents showed up today at the of former Toms River Regional school district engineer Pravin H. Pate, a business associate of former school Superintendent Michael J. Ritacco, who was indicted last October on federal charges of taking up to $2 million in bribes from the district's former insurance broker. Blue Jersey: Ritacco Lives! FBI, IRS Back in Ocean Count. Asbury Park Press: Two long-time Board of Education members whose relatives work in the school district have admitted they mistakenly voted last month to approve the contracts of administrators who supervise their relatives. Congressional Corner Senator Lautenberg: Any deficit reduction plan must protect our country, not just millionaires. (Video) Burlington County Times: Senator Menendez seeking funding for missing person alert. Senator Lautenberg is fighting back against a House Republican effort to eliminate all funding for the Department of Justice’s successful Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program that helps communities hire local police officers. Congressman Pascrell held a bi-partisan news conference with seven other Congress members and representatives of law enforcement organizations to oppose the proposed elimination of the U.S. Department of Justice’s Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Office. Senator Menendez and Congressman Sires continued to push for a resolution on $20 million that the administration had ticketed for a program to promote democracy in communist Cuba. Congressman Pascrell in The Hill: Time to invest in our water infrastructure. Congressman Holt Guest Opinion in the Times of Trenton: Health care access should not be left to chance. Moroccan Ambassador Aziz Mekouar came to visit Congressman Rothman and they discussed the current turmoil in North Africa and the Middle East, along with the U.S.-Morocco relationship. Congressman Rothman and Ambassador Mekouar also discussed Morocco’s historic reforms that were recently proposed to establish a constitutional monarchy and a democratic parliamentary system of government.  Congressman Pallone met with NJ Citizen Action on Federal Paid Family and Medical Leave initiative. He said that the NJ program is a model. The Congressman will meet with senior citizens at the Keyport Senior Center on Monday noon to discuss the threat posed to Medicare and Medicaid from the negotiations on the budget deficit and the debt ceiling among the White House, the Senate and the House of Representatives. Video: Congressman Andrews talks about the need for disclosure from secret fundraising efforts so people can't hide in the shadow of the American political process. Congressman Rush Holt wrote at The Huffington Post to shine a light on the truth behind the BULB Act (H.R. 2417), which seeks to repeal important energy efficiency standards. Congressman Andrews in The Hill: Now is the time to put aside politics and create jobs our people so desperately need. Congressman Payne urged his Republican colleagues to put aside their partisan politics and support efforts to protect senior citizens and the Social Security Program. Under the Dome Atlantic City Press: Legislation would allow brewpubs to sell kegs to area bars, restaurants and casinos. Legislation to promote voluntary donations to help New Jersey fish and wildlife conservation management was recently approved 78-0 by the Assembly. Assemblywoman Wagner on long MVC waits under Christie: Governor has taken one of the "remarkable success stories in recent New Jersey government history and essentially trashed it in 18 months..." Assemblywoman Watson Coleman plans to introduce a bill that would return live New Jersey Lottery drawings to television. The bill would require NJTV, the station that replaced NJN earlier this month, to televise lottery drawings for free. A measure designed to ensure that women- and minority-owned businesses in New Jersey have access to the same opportunities as other businesses was recently approved by the General Assembly. Legislation to help boost enrollment in New Jersey's Senior Gold prescription drug program recently received final legislative approval. 7th District Assembly Candidate Troy Singleton in the Times of Trenton:  N.J. education budget cuts endanger the future of our children. Legislation to combat the lack of basic online information about many state, regional and local boards, commissions and authorities recently received Assembly approval. 11th District Senate Candidate Ray Santiago spoke  about pension reform, the governor's line item vetoes, his background, and his campaign on My9. (Video) Assemblywoman Quigley on Christie administration failure to earn what they predicted on sale of aging state helicopters: "It’s fantasy budgeting..." Two measures that proponents say would make end-of-life care decisions easier for New Jerseyans and their families have been sent to Gov. Chris Christie's desk. Assemblyman Conners: DOD’s commitment to unaccounted soldiers is MIA. Upcoming Events July 16 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM Pompton Lakes Democrats Meakem, Gazafari, Baranco Election Kick-Off Party 60 Howard St., Pompton Lakes 9:00PM Please join 35th District Democratic Assembly Candidate Benjie Wimberly & HOPE to support Good Brothers & Good Sisters Charity Bowling Event Wallington Lanes, 299 Paterson Ave., Wallington $25pp July 17: 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM BBQ Fundraiser in Support of Marie Corfield Home of Sue and Pete Vala, 244 Skillman Rd, Skillman $200/pp https://secure.actblue.com/page/17julybbq or corfield4assembly@gmail.com or 856-803-4526 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM Middlesex County Young Democrats Support the Troops BBQ Avenel Park, Tappen Street, Avenel Free Event RSVP: middlesexyoungdems@gmail.com 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Warren County Unity Picnic 135 Willow Grove Street,  Hackettstown, NJ 07840 July 18: Colin Bell for Freeholder Meet and Greet Ventnor For more info email: info@atlanticdemocrats.com 7:00 PM Wall Democratic Club Meeting Friendly Sons of the Shillelaghs, 16th Avenue, Belmar For more information or to join the club please call Eric at 732.528.0061 6:30 PM -9:00 PM New Leaders Council - New Jersey 40 under 40 Awards Reception The Spot, 45 Commerce Street, Newark NJ $30 advance $40 at the door/general ticket, $100/friend, $250/host, $500/small business or non-profit sponsor and $1,000/corporate sponsor Tickets can be purchased at www.newleaderscouncil.org/40under40/tickets/nj July 19: 9:00 AM -10:30 AM DCBC Chairman Lou Stellato’s First Chairman’s Breakfast Coffee with Governor Dick Codey The San Carlo Restaurant, 620 Stuyvesant Ave, Lyndhurst $25/pp RSVP by July 15th to Jeanne: 201-487-0001 5:30 PM Assemblyman Coughlin’s Bowling for Hunger Charity Event Woodbridge Bowling Center, 346 Main St, Woodbridge For More Info: 732-855-7441 July 20: 6:00-8:00 PM Dennis Munoz for Sheriff Fundraiser Sofia's Restaurant, Amherst Ave., Margate $25.00/pp July 21: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Democrats 2000 5th Annual Beach Bash The Parker House, 8-12 1st Avenue, Sea Girt, New Jersey Ticket Price: $50 includes food and two hour open bar For more information or to RSVP please contact rachel@democrats2000.com. Sponsorship opportunities are still available. July 23: 5:30 PM Wes Ifan Meet and Greet The Ifan Residence, 44 White Meadow Road, Hillsborough Price: Free but there will be requested donations. Finger Food will be served. 4-7 PM Old Fashioned Fish Fry in Support of Red Bank Councilmembers Ed Qipprich and Juanita Lewis Home of Jean Malloy, 80 West Westside Avenue, Red Bank, New Jersey Suggested Donation: $35/per person July 24: 12:30-4:30 PM 7th Annual Benson Backyard Blast The home of Assemblyman Benson, 81 Hempstead Road, Hamilton, New Jersey Suggested Donation Levels: $20.11/$53.50/$80.00 Please RSVP to 609-613-4030 or fodb@att.net Rain Date: Sunday, July 31st 2:00 PM Garden State Equality and Lambda Legal Marriage Equality Rally Pier A Park in Hoboken www.Facebook.com/GardenStateEq​uality  July 27: 5:30 PM Cocktail Party for Re-election of Assemblyman Craig Coughlin Maxwell’s 35, 1159 St. Georges Ave, Colonia, NJ $500/person July 29: 7:30 PM An Evening Reception in support of Senator Bob Menendez 808 Main Street, Asbury Park NJ Suggested Contribution: $1,000/friend, $2,500/sponsor and $5,000/co-host For more information or to RSVP please call Samantha Maltzman at 973-732-0756 or smaltzman@menendezfornj.com July 31: Haskell Invitational Fundraiser in support of Bill Shea for Freeholder Monmouth Park, Oceanport, New Jersey $65/supporter, $120/sponsor, $250/gold sponsor Please make checks payable to Friends of Bill Shea for Freeholder, P.O. Box 155, Hazlet, New Jersey 07730 Please RSVP to Maryellen Principe at 732.720.9597 10:00 AM Democrats for Hawthorne Breakfast fundraiser Puzo’s Restaurant, 4 Garfield Place, Hawthorne, $30pp / $15pp Children RSVP to Mary Lou Frankel @ 973-427-8756 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM Little Falls Democratic Committee Annual Barbeque The Huggins Home, 545 Main Street, Little Falls Contact Jay Sisti, 973-256-1307 by 7/26 $20pp Support the New Jersey Democratic State Committee                   Follow us Are you following us on Social Media yet? If not, you're missing out on the latest news as it happens.     We will continue to have updates about news from our elected officials and the many campaigns across the state. There will certainly be more to come next week.  Have a great weekend. 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The NJDSC Week In Review For July 8, 2011

	Welcome to the latest installment of the NJDSC's week in review.  Here's a look back at some of the news from this past week and toward the end, some of the upcoming events around the state next week: Republican Right To Work Bill DOA Speaker Oliver said that the Republican anti-worker bill attempting to make NJ a right to work state is Dead on Arrival: “Numerous studies have shown that these so-called right-to-work laws do not generate jobs and economic growth. In fact, these laws have been found to suppress wages and have had no impact on employment and business growth." More from Speaker Oliver: "This legislation is dead on arrival. This type of move may play elsewhere, but, quite simply, this anti-worker bill will never see the light of day." Chairman Wisniewski: “I applaud Speaker Oliver for making clear that the proposed Republican ‘Right to work’ legislation is ‘dead on arrival.’ Unfortunately, this is just one of many right-wing assaults on workers rights by New Jersey Republicans. Democrats will stand shoulder to shoulder with middle-class families fighting these misguided attempts. Assemblyman O’Scanlon’s legislation is the next step of the national Republican agenda to bust unions playing out right here in New Jersey. It’s time Republicans stop focusing on scapegoating the workers who didn’t cause these problems in the first place. But while they’re busy finding someone else to blame, Democrats are developing real solutions that will help New Jersey’s middle class families.” NJ AFL-CIO President Charles Wowkanech: “The New Jersey State AFL-CIO is extremely disappointed with Assembly members Handlin and O’Scanlon for sponsoring and introducing this type of radical legislation. We thank Speaker Oliver for her comments and for recognizing this as simply a way to weaken labor unions and negatively impact New Jersey’s middle class workers.” Christie settles scores instead of sharing sacrifice NJ 101.5: Mayors angry and worried over Christie's budget cuts. The Record: UEZs face future without state funds. Star Ledger: Spending wasn’t the only thing Gov. Chris Christie slashed last week. With a handful of vetoes he stripped the Legislature of its formal oversight powers regarding a number of programs while easing restrictions on his own office and the agencies run by his cabinet. Philadelphia Inquirer: New Jersey's struggling municipalities are out $139 million in state aid that was promised — and in some cases awarded — before Gov. Chris Christie vetoed the appropriation in this year's budget. Express Times Opinion: Christie’s line-item scalpel will have consequences. He excised large sums from programs for the impoverished, people with disabilities, abused children, and college students seeking financial aid. One cut, axing $240 million for municipalities, will make it tough for many towns to maintain services without raising property taxes. NJ Spotlight: Seven words that pack a punch: "This item is deleted in its entirety." It was among the most-used lines in the governor's handiwork, and the results ranged from cutting a $537,000 grant to the Wynona M. Lipman Child Advocacy Center to the $50 million that had been proposed for public-safety grants to high-crime cities. Atlantic City Examiner: Governor Christie targets the working poor while protecting millionaires in NJ - "Notice how many cuts are made against women, children, and the elderly" Asbury Park Press: Christie’s series of line-item vetoes hit social programs and aid for low- and middle-income communities the hardest. They even included orphans-and-widow items, such as a treatment center for abused kids. New jersey Future: After being restored to the budget that was passed by the Legislature last week, funding for the Department of Transportation’s Transit Village program was removed from the FY 2012 spending plan signed by Governor Chris Christie on June 30. New Jersey Newsroom: What it comes down to is that the governor acted in angry adolescent and not as a rational leader making measured reductions to the budget. Asbury Park Press Editorial: So Much For Shared Sacrifice - Christie's budget "will inflict more needless pain on many of those who can least afford it" Star Ledger Editorial: "At least this time, the governor spared us the blather about shared sacrifice. He will no doubt consider it class warfare to point out the obvious, that he favors the rich at every turn and seems to go out of his way to pound on the working poor." Assemblyman Moriarty: Last year, NJ After 3 raised $1.8 million and, as a result, was able to secure $2.4 million in matching funds from program partners. The state’s lack of funding seriously jeopardizes the viability of the program. The only thread of logic in the governor’s cut is that it falls right in line with his pattern of balancing the budget on the backs of the working poor. Assemblyman Wilson: "His budget is a slap at all working-class families, middle-class families, to people who can't help themselves. And it's not a surprise that it's taking place." Forbes: Democrats like Sweeney believe Christie was angry that his original budget was rejected and that he delivered retaliatory vetoes to pay back those who had challenged him. For example, Christie cut three-quarters of the budget for an Essex County center for abused children whose chairwoman is an attorney for the Public Defender who scrapped with the governor before leaving office. Star Ledger Editorial: Gov. Chris Christie's budgets cuts to legal aid will hurt the poor - "Our democracy promises access to equal justice. But without the funding to back that up, it’s justice based on your bank account." The Hall Institute: Christie's war on the poor. Fighting and Examining the Impact of Christie's cuts New Jersey Newsroom: Senate Democrats to attempt overrides of Christie budget vetoes beginning Monday. NBC Philadelphia: NJ Budget Override Showdown Set for Monday, Sweeney says he'll place the Senate under call, so members will have to cast votes. Star Ledger: Senate President Sweeney calls for 'a vote of conscience' by legislators against Gov. Christie's budget NJ 101.5: Democrats hope to override the Republican governor's vetoes of funding for programs for the blind, AIDS patients, cities, child sex victims and more. AP: The New Jersey Assembly plans to hold summer hearings to assess - and highlight - the impact of Gov. Chris Christie's budget cuts on the poor and middle class. Speaker Oliver: "I want the Assembly to hear first-hand the impact these cuts will have on working class residents and our most vulnerable..." Assemblyman Greenwald: "The Governor hasn't been asked to participate in the hearings, so he doesn't have to worry about the 'theater'...Hopefully the Republican members of the Legislature -- who have no problem cashing their paycheck -- will hopefully show up to work...and actually stand up to the Governor..." Star Ledger: Christie uses vetoes to strip Legislature of oversight, while easing his office's restrictions. NJPP listed the vetoes and compared Governor Christie's budget and the Democratic budget to final budget. Christie budget cuts will make it hard for towns to stabilize property taxes Star Ledger: The League of Municipalities says cuts totaling $240 million will adversely impact the ability of municipalities to provide much-needed property tax relief in their towns. Christie slashed all but $10 million from a $149 million aid program for cities and towns facing extraordinary circumstances. He also eliminated a $50 million public safety program for municipalities experiencing crime spikes that Democrats had put into their alternate budget. Audubon Mayor John Ward said it was disingenuous for the governor to claim he's lowered both spending and taxes because cuts in aid have forced towns to raise fees -- a kind of backdoor approach toward raising taxes. "Last year we had a perfect storm: Funding was down, tax collections were down, state aid was down, and costs were on rise. How much school aid did Christie cut for your town? Assemblyman Schaer released a final analysis from the nonpartisan Office of Legislative Services regarding how Gov. Chris Christie’s budgetary line item vetoes will affect residents of the 36th District. Fourteen out of the 16 school systems in the 36th District will lose funding due to the governor’s cuts, which reduced local school aid for the district by 9.5 percent. Senate President Sweeney, Assemblyman Burzichelli and Assemblywoman Riley noted that Christie’s line-item budget vetoes cost 3rd Legislative District schools $28.5 million in state aid. Assembly Speaker Oliver and Assemblyman Giblin said the Governor's vetoes that will cost 34th Legislative District taxpayers $34.6 million in school aid show Christie's disregard for education and the taxpayers. Assemblyman Prieto said Governor Christie’s line-item budget vetoes cost 32nd Legislative District taxpayers nearly $60 million in school aid, significantly less than the Democratic plan. Assemblymen DeAngelo and Benson called the Governor's decision to veto $23 million in additional aid for suburban schools in the 14th district included in the democratic budget a short-sighted move with long-term ramifications on the children of this state. Assemblymen Diegnan and Barnes criticized Christie's cuts, which cost 18th District taxpayers $30.9 million in school aid when he used vetoes on the Democratic budget plan. Assemblywomen Voss and Wagner said the Governors vetoes that will cost 38th Legislative District taxpayers $36.9 million in school aid and are a disservice to the taxpayers. Christie Energy Plan Put Solar In Jeopardy New Jersey Newsroom: New Jersey is the second largest producer of solar energy in the nation; trailing only California. But the state’s new Energy Master Plan has put that standing in jeopardy. Assemblyman Chivukula on Christie's solar cuts: "Everyone is talking about the need for job creation, but the solar industry is the only on creating jobs." Senator Smith: "It sent all the wrong signals," Smith said, referring to efforts to scale back New Jersey's renewable energy goals. "We are trying to focus attention that New Jersey stands to lose its way as a leader in renewable energy." Smith also faulted the administration for taking 14 months to overhaul the plan, a delay that he says created chaos in the industry due to the uncertainty whether the state would scale back its renewable energy goals. Veteran in Ad: Christie Surrendering to China on Clean Energy - Statewide campaign includes radio, mail focused on Christie’s leadership failure "Media disconnection from Real people" over Christie In New Jersey Governor Chris Christie’s case, the media’s fascination with his “blunt talk” in defending unpopular actions is framed as a positive. Although more of the state’s voters disapprove of his policies than approve, the New York Times found a pollster to say “the fact that his approval ratings haven’t dipped below 40 percent shows how much his style and personality still resonate positively for a lot of people.” That’s right. As long as Republicans can maintain 40% approval, they can ignore the other 60% with impunity. About that $2.25 billion line of credit... Assemblyman Greenwald questioned the Christie administration taking out a $2.25 billion line of credit to cover a state cash shortfall: "It seems early to borrow the money, especially when we have a higher surplus than expected and increased revenues. We could have waited … and saved money on transaction fees." Obama hosts 1st Twitter Town Hall The President answered a series of questions on jobs and the economy at the first-ever Twitter Town Hall at the White House. Check out the full video of the event below:   You can see the "West Wing Week" by clicking here. (Video) Christie Admin shells out at least $130K taxpayer dollars for Republican DC Lobbying firm The state has paid at least $130,000 this year to a Washington, D.C., law firm to lobby Congress on behalf of NJ Transit — a tactic criticized last year as "wasteful and unnecessary spending" by Governor Christie. NJ Transit last year hired Patton Boggs to fight the federal government's demands that the state return $271 million spent toward building a new Hudson River tunnel before Christie killed the project in October. Congressional Corner With news that legislation introduced today would allow drilling in Virginia by 2012, Senators Lautenberg and Menendez voiced their strong opposition to the proposal. ‎Senators Lautenberg and Menendez joined colleagues from five states and introduced a resolution Thursday that would call for reflective memorial moment to be observed on Sept. 11 at 1 p.m. EDT on the 10th anniversary of the terrorist attacks and would be marked by a minute of reflection and the ringing of bells and the sounding of sirens across the country. Senators Lautenberg and Menendez continued to try to find common ground between the state and federal transportation officials over repayment of some $271 million expended on the now scuttled ARC tunnel. ‎Senator Menendez called for stepped up federal response to aid Camden firefighters. Senator Lautenberg is fighting to make cancer research a priority as Congress sets funding levels for the upcoming fiscal year. "The medical progress made so far is inspiring, but we cannot let up on the effort until there is a cure for cancer,” President Obama announced that Congressman Payne will be a member of his Presidential Delegation to the Republic of Sudan to attend the ceremony marking the Declaration of the Independence of the Republic of South Sudan Congressman Pallone said the GOP continues to hold Medicare hostage to protect tax loopholes for corporations in debt ceiling negotiations. Congressman Rothman presented the Congressional Award Gold Medal to Jonathan Mui, a high school student from Secaucus, NJ in the Congressman’s office in Washington, DC. Congressman Holt said that we must focus now on adding jobs, not targeting Medicare and Social Security on The Takeaway on WNYC.(Listen) Congressman Sires spoke on the floor of the House of Representatives to oppose the privatization of Amtrak. Congressman Pascrell blasted the proposed elimination of the federal Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Office included in the FY2012 appropriations bill released today by the Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Subcommittee of the House Appropriations Committee.  Pakistani Ambassador Husain Haqqani visited with Congressman Rothman and the two discussed the current situation in Pakistan including the efforts to defeat Al-Qaeda and other terrorist groups, the status of relations between Pakistan and India, and Pakistan’s role in Afghanistan. Congressman Rothman and Ambassador Haqqani also discussed the U.S. – Pakistan relationship and U.S. aid to Pakistan. Congressman Andrews questioned Chairman Schaumber on the GOP's witch hunt against the NLRB. (Video) Congressman Holt will hold a telephone town hall with central New Jersey residents at 7:30 p.m. on July 11. Under the Dome After poll results showed 77% of NJ voters statewide support red light cameras, Assemblyman Wisniewski said, "Now is the time to make (red light cameras) available to more municipalities throughout the state, in order to mitigate the problems associated with dangerous intersections in our cities and towns..." Assemblyman Burzichelli: NJTV leaves much to be desired. Legislation that will reduce the amount of money employees pay into the Temporary Disability Insurance fund and refine unemployment benefit instructions have been signed into law. A measure that would repeal obsolete and derogatory state statutes pertaining to the status of women has received final legislative approval and now heads to the Governor. Legislation to remedy problems surrounding overcrowded parking at NJ Transit train stations was recently approved 45-31-1 by the Assembly. Legislation that would require educational brochures on college loan repayment schedules to be created and distributed to high school students unanimously passed the Assembly recently. Legislation to ensure victims of sexual assault aren't responsible for paying for forensic sexual assault exams has received final legislative approval and now heads to the Governor's desk. Star Ledger: N.J. Legislature bill would regulate foreclosure rescue fraud, offer relief to distressed homeowners. Legislation to ensure unemployed New Jerseyans can understand and obtain their jobless benefits has been signed into law. Legislation to provide a tax break to New Jersey workers has been signed into law. The law (A-3792) gives the state authority to lower temporary disability benefit contribution rates by employees commencing in 2012. The state Assembly recently passed legislation that would require educational brochures on college loan repayment schedules to be created and distributed to high school students. A bill which would establish a three-year pilot program in the Department of Human Services in order to make sure Medicaid recipients have access to quality health care was approved by the Senate Wednesday by a vote of 29-9, receiving final legislative approval. A bill which would expand a corporate business tax credit for research and development expenses was unanimously approved by the Senate and Assembly Wednesday, receiving final legislative approval. Upcoming Events July 10: LD2 Headquarters Grand Opening 4:00-6:00 PM 950 Tilton Rd, Northfield (609)418-5887 July 12: Please join Monmouth County Freeholder Amy Mallet for a Sunset at the Shore fundraiser 6:30-8:30 PM The Seagull's Nest at Sandy Hook Entertainment by Keith Rella Suggested Donation: $75/pp Please RSVP to info@amymallet.com or 732-739-8888. July 13: Bernice Toledo for Passaic County Surrogate 6:00-10:00 PM Mountainside Inn, Hazel St., Clifton   $50/pp July 15: Denise Farina for Atlantic County Freeholder Fundraiser Chickie and Pete's, Black Horse Pike, Egg Harbor Twp. For more info email: info@atlanticdemocrats.com July 17: BBQ Fundraiser in Support of 16th district Assembly candidate Marie Corfield 3:00-6:00 PM Home of Sue and Pete Vala, 244 Skillman Rd, Skillman $200/pp RSVP: 856-903-4526 Middlesex County Young Democrats Support the Troops BBQ 12:00-3:00 PM Avenel Park, Tappen Street, Avenel Free Event RSVP: middlesexyoungdems@gmail.com July 18: Colin Bell for Atlantic Couty Freeholder Meet and Greet Ventnor For more info email: info@atlanticdemocrats.com July 19: DCBC Chairman Lou Stellato’s First Chairman’s Breakfast Coffee with Governor Dick Codey 9:00-10:30 AM The San Carlo Restaurant, 620 Stuyvesant Ave, Lyndhurst $25/pp RSVP by July 15th to Jeanne: 201-487-0001 Assemblyman Coughlin’s Bowling for Hunger Charity Event 5:30 PM Woodbridge Bowling Center, 346 Main St, Woodbridge For More Info: 732-855-7441 July 20: Dennis Munoz for Sheriff Fundraiser 6:00-8:00 PM Sofia's Restaurant, Amherst Ave., Margate $25.00/pp July 21: Democrats 2000 5th Annual Beach Bash 7:00-9:00 PM The Parker House, 8-12 1st Avenue, Sea Girt, New Jersey Ticket Price: $50 includes food and two hour open bar For more information or to RSVP please contact rachel@democrats2000.com. Sponsorship opportunities are still available. July 23: Wes Ifan For Somerset Freeholder Meet and Greet 5:30 PM The Ifan Residence, 44 White Meadow Road, Hillsborough Price: Free but there will be requested donations. Finger Food will be served. July 24: 7th Annual Benson Backyard Blast 12:30-4:30 PM The home of Assemblyman Benson, 81 Hempstead Road, Hamilton, New Jersey Suggested Donation Levels: $20.11/$53.50/$80.00 Please RSVP to 609-613-4030 or fodb@att.net Rain Date: Sunday, July 31st Support the New Jersey Democratic State Committee                   Follow us Are you following us on Social Media yet? If not, you're missing out on the latest news as it happens.     We will continue to have updates about news from our elected officials and the many campaigns across the state. There will certainly be more to come next week.  Have a great weekend. Sincerely,  John Wisniewski, Chairman New Jersey Democratic State Committee Paid for by the New Jersey Democratic State Committee 196 West State Street, Trenton, NJ 08608 This communication is not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee.
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The NJDSC Week In Review For July 1, 2011

	Welcome to the latest installment of the NJDSC's week in review.  Here's a look back at some of the news from this past week and toward the end, some of the upcoming events around the state next week: Weekend Watching Chairman Wisniewski will appear on News 12's Power and Politics this weekend to discuss the budget. Check your local listings for viewing times in your area. Christie Vetoes Shared Sacrifice in Budget Philadelphia Inquirer: N.J. Democrats offered a budget plan reining in Governor Christie's cuts. Star Ledger: N.J. Democratic budget proposal restored funding to Medicaid, provides $50M to public safety fund. Atlantic City Press: The Democratic plan proposed to put off plans to close the Vineland Developmental Center and to restore about $47 million for New Jersey's urban enterprise zones. Also, the Democrats called for about $1 billion in aid to school districts, providing money not only for poor urban schools but virtually all districts. NJ Policy Perspective: The Democratic budget restored funding for the most vulnerable. Senator Menendez and Congressman Pallone praised the Democratic Legislature for refusing to comply with Governor Chris Christie's plan to decimate the state program that provides critical health care services to the needy. Philadelphia Inquirer: Christie signs a budget Democrats call 'cruel'. Star Ledger: Governor Christie took an ax to the state budget Thursday. What was left was a $29.7 billion spending plan that cuts funding Democrats had sought to add for the state’s financially troubled cities, Medicaid, college tuition programs and suburban schools. Line by Line: The Cuts Christie made to the Dems budget. Chairman Wisniewski: "The Governor, with his line item veto pen, told New Jersey's hard working middle class families what he really thinks of them. And that's a message that has been sinking in. Just look at the Governor's upside down poll numbers, with women and independent voters abandoning him. While his act may play well for the national crowd in Des Moines, but not well in Dumont where his actions have real consequences to middle class families." Senate President Sweeney at PolitickerNJ: The Senate president also decried Christie's absolute veto of the millionaire's tax, saying the governor was "full of it" when he said 71 percent of the people affected by the millionaire's tax are small businesses." Anyone that makes more than a million - net- is not a small business, not in my book," he said.  "The governor stands with the wealthy, as he has since he got there." Speaker Oliver: "The Governor would rather jeopardize the well-being of the people who elected him to office in order to score points with the national conservative media. A true leader understands that their decisions should be guided by the greater good of our state. Assemblyman Greenwald: “The governor had the means and ability, if he put aside his ideology, to provide significant property tax relief, job creation, access to health care and support for schools in our cities and suburbs, yet instead chose to stick to his mantra of tax cuts for millionaires and tough luck for everyone else. You can view video excerpts of Greenwald's floor speech here. Senator Codey: “For years I have heard my Republican colleagues say that they are tired of their schools not receiving enough funding.  Well we presented them a budget that brought all school districts in New Jersey up to adequate funding.  This is what they had been requesting since time immemorial.  And what does this governor do?  He cuts the funding so that no school district gets the amount it needs.  It’s callous, foolish and just plain mean. Assemblywoman Riley: “It’s disappointing and shocking that this governor has now twice refused to give New Jersey’s senior citizens a tax break they deserve, yet he continues to safeguard tax cuts for millionaires." NY Times: Other major items he vetoed included $50 million to help cities short of cash reverse or avert layoffs of police officers, and wording the Legislature inserted to try to prevent the governor from changing Medicaid eligibility rules. The Legislature voted to expand a tax credit for the working poor and property tax rebates for senior citizens, but Mr. Christie vetoed both items. News of Cumberland County: Christie nixes $47M in UEZ replacement; Vineland Developmental Center still up in the air. NorthJersey.com: The future of a popular program that provides afterschool activities to students in mostly urban areas is uncertain after Gov. Chris Christie slashed its budget. Elizabeth Mayor Bollwage: "Urban municipalities that should have more cops will not, as mayors also lose $100 million in transitional aid," Assemblywomen Stender, Vainieri Huttle, Riley, Wagner and Lampitt deemed Governor Christie's decision to once again veto $7.5 million for women's health care a continued affront to women, children and taxpayers throughout New Jersey. Atlantic City Press: Christie cuts $900M., signs budget: Vetoes include ‘millionaire’s tax,’ UEZ funds, bid to save Vineland Developmental Center. (Video) Assembly Majority Conference Leader Quigley, and Assemblywomen Watson Coleman and Vainieri Huttle (D-Bergen) responded to Gov. Christie's use of his line item veto power to strip the FY 2012 Democratic budget of a majority of provisions that would have funded numerous essential services and offered property tax relief to working class families in New Jersey. Think Progress: The interview says a lot about Christie’s priorities. He appears to be fine with cutting back on education and social spending out of supposed concerns for cost and is willing to deride public media as a relic of the Soviet Union, but does not seem to have the same qualms about subsidizing a giant corporate mall. Christie's problem with Independents Star Ledger: Poll -Majority of N.J. residents disapprove of Gov. Christie. A Bloomberg News Poll showed a 53% unfavorable rating for Governor Christie, 45% said view of him has worsened since he took office. New Jersey Newsroom: Residents disapproved of the governor’s positions on a host of issues including cancelling the commuter rail tunnel to New York City, not extending a surcharge on the state’s highest earning taxpayers, and the deep cuts he’s made in education spending. The overall gist of the poll is that people feel Christie has been too extreme in his budget cutbacks, and they don’t want that. Patrick Murray at PolitickerNJ: Christie slipping among independents. Politifact: Polls measuring the governor’s job approval and favorability ratings all show a dip in the numbers among the most recent surveys. Rewriting Christie's Political Cover Lawrence O'Donnell rewrites Chris Christie's political cover on the Last Word: Celebrating The 45th Anniversary of Medicare Chairman Wisniewski marked the 45th anniversary of Medicare: "For 45 years, Medicare has ensured that grandparents, often living on fixed, limited incomes, would be able to get the medical care they need without living in fear of financial disaster. Yet today, we see Republicans across the country trying to end the program as we know it, meaning seniors would pay more to get less. Democrats will continue fight back against Republican assaults on this essential program that has kept millions of seniors from falling into poverty." DNC Chairwoman Wasserman Schultz: "For 45 years, Medicare has offered American seniors the ability to obtain the care they need throughout their retirement and live in a more healthy and dignified way. Though Medicare has evolved throughout the years, the promise we've made to seniors has been unbroken, and through the Affordable Care Act, Democrats have provided greater security to America's seniors by closing the prescription drug 'donut hole,' ensuring affordable access to preventive care and trimming overpayments to insurance companies. Senator Menendez tweeted: "With Medicare marking its 45th anniversary today, you have my commitment to fight to make sure it's strong for current & future generations!" Congressman Andrews tweeted: "As Medicare celebrates its 45th anniversary, we need 2 remember how many lives it has helped & protect from GOP ruin." Paramus Post: Congressman Rothman Celebrates Medicare’s 45 Years. Marking The 40th Anniversary of the 26th Amendment View the Presidential proclamation marking the 40th Annivesary of the 26th Amendment. Chairman Wisniewski marked the 40th Anniversary of the ratification of the 26th Amendment that lowered the voting age from 21 to 18: "The importance of young people making their voice heard in government by not only having the right to vote, but excercising that right to influence change as well cannot be understated. Democrats will continue to stand up for the right of young voters to participate and fight efforts by Republicans that attack that constitutional right to vote." DNC Chairwoman Wasserman Schultz: "Young voters are a reminder that America’s greatest resource will always be the ability of generations to rise up to the challenges of their time. That is why the Democratic Party and President Obama have actively sought to include young voters in the electoral process and make sure their voice is heard at the voting booth. Youth activism has been particularly important to me--having gotten my start in politics in college and having run for office for the first time at the age of 25, I know first hand how important it is to foster enthusiasm and commitment to public service in young people." First Latino to serve as US Marshal Star Ledger: New U.S. Marshal for N.J. is first Latino to serve in that role AP: The U.S. Senate has confirmed a former high-ranking New Jersey State Police official as the U.S. marshal for the District of New Jersey. Juan Mattos Jr. becomes the first Hispanic to hold the post. He was serving as an agent for the Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office when President Obama nominated him in March. U.S. Sens. Frank Lautenberg and Robert Menendez announced his confirmation on Thursday. Senator Lautenberg: "Mr. Mattos has had a distinguished career in law enforcement in New Jersey and will be a strong leader of our U.S. Marshal’s office,” Senator Menendez praised Mattos' experience: “The people of New Jersey need someone like him who is whip-smart, aggressive and aimed toward justice.” GOP Hiding Behind a Cloack of Secrecy The Auditor: The Auditor has gotten a glimpse at the financing of the Center for a Better New Jersey, a controversial organization set up by Republicans to raise funds for their ill-fated redistricting effort. But it’s a very partial glimpse. Democrats contended it was nothing more than a way for Republicans to supplement their funds for redistricting through undisclosed donors. They compared it with Reform Jersey Now, an organization that promoted Gov. Chris Christie’s legislative agenda and took large donations from companies with hundreds of millions of dollars in state contracts. Unlike Reform Jersey Now, however, the group did not voluntarily disclose its donors publicly, although some lawmakers and congressmen contributed, according to their campaign finance reports. The center won’t show how much it raised and spent from September to April, when the legislative redistricting process ended, until next May. "An Appearance of Impropriety" PolitickerNJ: Charges to be prepared against Rumana. Star Ledger: At issue is whether Assemblyman Scott Rumana (R-Passaic) violated the state Legislature's ethics code when he attempted to attend a meeting with the Board of Public Utilities regarding the non-profit Wayne Energy Corporation, of which he was the chairman. The Patch: The charges will determine whether Rumana's alleged role in advocating for the Wayne Energy Corporation - in an effort to bring an energy plant to Wayne during his term as a state assemblyman - creates an appearance of impropriety.  Congressional Corner Senators Lautenberg and Menendez applauded the U.S. Department of Transportation's (DOT) $562.9 million loan to Amtrak through the Federal Railroad Administration's Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Financing (RRIF) program.  Amtrak will use the funds to purchase 70 high-performance, electric locomotives that are energy-efficient and will enable the company to improve frequency, performance and reliability for regional and intercity routes along the Northeast and Keystone Corridors. Senator Lautenberg and colleagues on Capitol Hill want to provide $600 million to the federal Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) program. In addition to helping acquire officers and equipment, COPS grants also chip in for new technologies and crime-solving innovations. Senator Menendez took to the floor to insist that his “Close Big Oil Tax Loopholes Act” S. 940 be part of any budget balancing and deficit reduction compromise. (Video) NY Times: For Senator Lautenberg, Crusade to Reform Chemical Regulations Is Personal. Senator Menendez commented on the Senate Judiciary Committee Subcommittee on Immigration, Refugees and Border Security holding a hearing on the Dream Act, legislation that would give undocumented students a chance to register for legal status if they came here as children, are long-term U.S. residents, have good moral character and complete two years of college or military service. Sen. Lautenberg was on NBC Nightly News to discuss the recent security breach at JFK airport. The breach is inexcusable nearly 10 years after September 11th. (Video) President Obama reiterated his support for an issue being driven in Congress by U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez while slamming an idea that U.S. Rep. Scott Garrett is advocating. Senator Menendez and Congressman Pallone came to the Jersey Shore for the start of the Independence Day weekend to trumpet federal funds recently allocated for beach replenishment. ‎Congressman Pallone announced that the Army Corps of Engineers has begun dredging Shark River Inlet in Monmouth County and will continue the work for 10 to 11 days in an effort to improve the safety and accessibility of the busy waterway. Residents from across North Jersey who attended a health fair organized by Congressman Pascrell, at St. Joseph’s Wayne Hospital Monday underwent preventive screenings and received educational information on illnesses that ranged from arthritis to heart disease. Congressman Sires on Google Antitrust probe: "Over time, complaints have increased regarding Google's anticompetitive behavior, in particular the use of its market power in search to push consumers to its own services. The time has come to seriously look into this issue," Congressman Rothman in the Paramus Post: "This LGBT Pride Month, I encourage all Americans to reflect on the real progress our nation has made, but we must also understand that there is much more work to do. We all need to continue the march towards universal equality and never stop moving our country to fulfilling its promise of forming a “more perfect union.” Congressman Holt announced the names of the students from the 12th Congressional District of New Jersey who will attend the U.S. military service academies beginning this fall. Congressman Andrews tweeted: GOP Plan = Bring back the 1920's - only the Rich can own a home, go to college, get healthcare, live to be 80.  Congressman Pascrell joined other federal and City of Paterson officials in opening the Belmont Senior Apartments, which provide 85 units of affordable housing for seniors. The Congressman also announced a $425,491 grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for resident support services at the Belmont Senior Apartments and other affordable housing developments in the city. Garden State Equality showed this memorial tribute video at their Legends Dinner for Congressman John Adler. The DCCC asked why Jon Runyan is hiding on the sideline? Under the Dome Chairman Wisniewski's legislation to return the date of the February presidential primary election to June, saving millions of dollars in elections-related costs, was approved by the Senate and heads to the Governor's desk. Legislation to protect New Jersey’s unemployment benefits fund for workers while also helping businesses has been signed into law. The state Senate overwhelmingly passed legislation banning the use of hydraulic fracturing for natural gas exploration in New Jersey. A bill to keep New Jersey in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative passed the Assembly 43-34 yesterday and now heads to Gov. Chris Christie’s desk. An Assembly Panel advanced a bill urging the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to reject the administration’s proposal to make significant changes in the Medicaid and NJ FamilyCare programs. Legislation which would require the State Comptroller to perform a compliance audit to ensure that municipalities which receive poor marks following a performance audit have taken the proper steps to address waste and abuse within their borders was approved by the Senate by a vote of 26-9. A package of bills to make end-of-life care decisions easier for New Jersey families has received final legislative approval and now heads to the Governor's desk. Legislation to remove restrictions on the amount of research and development spending businesses in New Jersey could claim against their corporate business taxes was signed into law Thursday. An Assembly panel advanced a measure that would repeal obsolete and derogatory state statutes pertaining to the status of women. Assembly Democratic charter school reform legislation designed to make it easier to create charter schools while increasing accountability was approved by the full Assembly. New Jersey teens caught sending or receiving explicit photos on their cell phones would be placed in an educational program, under a bill that heads to the governor after the Senate passed it 39-0. A bill criminalizing a methamphetamine-like powder known as "bath salts" is now in Gov. Chris Christie's hands after it cleared the state Assembly. Legislation to extend for two years the moratorium on a commercial development tax kept alive last year by Gov. Chris Christie received final legislative approval. Legislation to protect New Jersey homeowners from foreclosure rescue scams by unscrupulous lenders received final legislative approval. Legislation to reduce the minimum tax on S-Corporations by 25 percent has been signed into law. Upcoming Events July 5: An Evening of Wine Tasting with Representative Rush Holt 5:30 - 7:30 PM Four JG's Orchards and Vineyards, 127 Hillsdale Road, Colts Neck $250 Individual / $500 Friend / $1,000 Supporter / $2,500 Host For more information or to RSVP please contact Annie O'Toole at (609) 799-0800 or Annie@RushHolt.com Or visit www.RushHolt.com/Vineyard July 6: Clifton Sudler for County Executive Fundraiser 5:30-7:00 PM Dubliner Pub, Jimmie Leeds Rd., Galloway For more info email: info@atlanticdemocrats.com July 8: Fundraiser for 16th LD Senate Candidate Maureen Vella 5:30-9:30 PM Stoney Brook Grill, 1285 Route 28, North Branch $100/pp RSVP: 732-494-8200 July 9: Bruce James Breakfast Fundraiser 9:00-11:00 AM Grand Chalet, Rte 23 S Wayne $35/pp    July 10: LD2 Headquarters Grand Opening 4:00-6:00 PM 950 Tilton Rd, Northfield (609)418-5887 July 13: Bernice Toledo for Passaic County Surrogate 6:00-10:00 PM Mountainside Inn, Hazel St., Clifton   $50/pp July 15: Denise Farina for Freeholder Fundraiser Chickie and Pete's, Black Horse Pike, Egg Harbor Twp. For more info email: info@atlanticdemocrats.com July 17: BBQ Fundraiser in Support of Marie Corfield 3:00-6:00 PM Home of Sue and Pete Vala, 244 Skillman Rd, Skillman $200/pp RSVP: 856-903-4526 July 18: Colin Bell for Freeholder Meet and Greet Ventnor For more info email: info@atlanticdemocrats.com Support the New Jersey Democratic State Committee                   Follow us Are you following us on Social Media yet? If not, you're missing out on the latest news as it happens.     We will continue to have updates about news from our elected officials and the many campaigns across the state. There will certainly be more to come next week.  Have a great weekend. Sincerely,  John Wisniewski, Chairman New Jersey Democratic State Committee Paid for by the New Jersey Democratic State Committee 196 West State Street, Trenton, NJ 08608 This communication is not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee.
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