http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/nj-news/ en-us Sun, 5 Jul 2009 00:14:56 GMT Focus Forum 15 http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2285680/posts Homeowners across the country are challenging their property tax bills in droves as the value of their homes drop, threatening local governments with another big drain on their budgets. The requests are coming in record numbers, from owners of $10 million estates and one-bedroom bungalows, from residents of the high-tax enclaves surrounding New York City, and from taxpayers in the Rust Belt and states like Arizona, Florida and California, where whole towns have been devastated by the housing bust. “It’s worthy of a Dickens story,” said Gus Kramer, the assessor in Contra Costa County, Calif., outside San Francisco. “These people... New York Times http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2285680/posts#comment Sun, 5 Jul 2009 00:14:56 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2284061/posts The head of a faith-based military academy for children in New Jersey is facing child pornography charges. Steven Baryla of Toms River is charged with possession and distribution of child pornography. Associated Press http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2284061/posts#comment Thu, 2 Jul 2009 14:19:27 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2283919/posts Republican gubernatorial candidate Chris Christie is leading New Jersey Democratic Gov. Jon Corzine 45 percent to 39 percent with 15 percent undecided, according to a Fairleigh Dickinson University poll conducted June 22-29. The margin of error is 3.5 points. That’s somewhat closer than a Public Policy Polling survey released Tuesday in which Christie led 51 percent to 41 percent, but Fairleigh Dickinson’s Peter Woolley says “Even though it’s early in the campaign, it is remarkable that a Republican is running ahead in New Jersey.” CQ Politics http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2283919/posts#comment Thu, 2 Jul 2009 08:28:51 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2283818/posts The NY Times fails to mention that Eid al-Adha falls on Sunday, September 11 in the year 2016 and Eid al-Fitr will begin at sunset on September 9 and continue to sunset on Friday September 10 in the year 2010. These “civil dates” for the two feast days are projected by the Islamic Umm al-Qura calendar maintained by the Saudi Government. They are the earliest possible dates for sighting of the crescent moon at Mecca. The feasts may fall one or two days later depending on a Saudi “hilal committee” responsible to spot the first visible crescent moon at Mecca—so... Hawaii Free Press http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2283818/posts#comment Thu, 2 Jul 2009 03:10:11 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2283467/posts The Morristown Tea PartyRe-declare Your Independence July 4th 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM "On The Green" Morristown, N.J. Morristown Parking Map Your attendance is needed on the 4th! Once again we gather on the sacred ground our forefathers fought on. The Crossroads of the American Revolution once again finds itself the battlefield of civilian protest. You can choose to sit by and allow your freedoms taken from you or you can stand shoulder to shoulder with us and say NO! Your decision is your legacy. Your silence is your shame. Take the time, make the effort - your country, your... The Morristown Tea Party http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2283467/posts#comment Wed, 1 Jul 2009 18:58:00 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2282300/posts Handgun sales and purchases by New Jersey Retail Dealers are going to virtually end after November 2009. This is because the New Jersey legislature hurriedly passed the so-called “One Gun a Month” bill (A339), which was known to be seriously flawed. The defective bill is absurd, as it address a non-existent problem. No self-respecting gun trafficker would obtain their handguns by first applying for New Jersey Handguns Permits, paying over $50 in fees, and insuring that any handgun he sells on the street was papered to him! Notwithstanding just how idiotic the law is, it awaits the Governor Corzine’s signature... Website http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2282300/posts#comment Tue, 30 Jun 2009 11:57:56 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2282071/posts Climate Change: A switch of four Republican votes would have defeated Waxman-Markey, the Democrats' global warming legislation. But like the Clinton Btu tax, the bill could die in the Senate and turn the House over to the GOP.What were these RINOs thinking? The GOP is supposed to be the party of low taxes and free markets. Rep. Mike Castle, one of the eight offered an explanation right off of President Obama's teleprompter. "Nations around the world are surging ahead with emission reductions and developing new energy technologies," Castle, Delaware's at-large congressman, posted on his House Web site. "The United States... IBD Editorials http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2282071/posts#comment Tue, 30 Jun 2009 01:17:56 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2282030/posts Climate Change: A switch of four Republican votes would have defeated Waxman-Markey, the Democrats' global warming legislation. But like the Clinton Btu tax, the bill could die in the Senate and turn the House over to the GOP. What were these RINOs thinking? The GOP is supposed to be the party of low taxes and free markets. Rep. Mike Castle, one of the eight offered an explanation right off of President Obama's teleprompter...Illinois Republican Mark Kirk, who has senatorial ambitions to replace the choice of impeached former Gov. Rod Blagojevich, Sen. Roland Burris, demonstrates why GOP fortunes in the Land... IBD Editorials http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2282030/posts#comment Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:36:24 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2280644/posts You've got to wonder what Governor Corzine's political handlers are thinking these days. Amidst an epic financial crisis, they've apparently decided that portraying the Governor as a gun banner is a distraction needed to win re-election. But they haven't done their homework and have picked a discredited issue fabricated by the gun ban lobby that's going to badly misfire and embarrass the Governor, not only for what it focuses on, but also for what it ignores. Since winning the Democratic gubernatorial primary on June 2, the Governor has been publicly pressing to ration the Constitutional right of law-abiding citizens to... NJ online http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2280644/posts#comment Sat, 27 Jun 2009 14:24:52 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2281506/posts House Republicans who received campaign donations from environmental groups helped make up the narrow margin of votes needed to send the Waxman-Markey “cap and trade” bill over to the U.S. Senate. The legislation passed by a vote of just 219 to 212 on Friday with critical assistance from eight Republicans. They are: Mary Bono Mack (Calif.), Mike Castle (Del.), Mark Kirk (Ill.), Leonard Lance (N.J.), Frank LoBiondo (N.J.), John McHugh (N.Y.), Dave Reichert (Wash.), Chris Smith (N.J.). This support proved critical with 44 Democrats voting against the regulatory scheme. Washington Examiner http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2281506/posts#comment Mon, 29 Jun 2009 05:27:22 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2280968/posts Eight so-called republicans voted “Yes” for the Cap and Trade (American Clean Energy and Security Act) tax bill that goes against the most basic of core conservative principles.Four of the eight RINO’s active Twitter accounts, so we checked their page at 6:00PM PST, more than 24 hours after they helped the democrats pass what was no doubt the most devastating vote they have ever made in the House of Representatives. Let’s see what they tweeted (posted, for those of you not fluent in the language of the bird). Mary Bono Mack (R-CA) @markbonomackNot even a mention of Cap and Trade,... hatethemedia.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2280968/posts#comment Sun, 28 Jun 2009 01:51:10 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2280830/posts The following republicans voted FOR the largest tax bill ever passed by a session of Congress. Any good work they have done has been for naught. Unless they change their votes by the deadline, Wed, July 2nd, they will for ever be a member of the Cap and Tr8tors. HR 2454 RECORDED VOTE 26-Jun-2009 7:17 PM BILL TITLE: American Clean Energy and Security Act Time left for the Cap and Tr8tors to change their vote. 04 Days, 07 Hours, 44 Minutes, 15 Seconds. 1) Click on their link. 2) Select the 'Contact' tab. Contact their local office as they are... teaparty http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2280830/posts#comment Sat, 27 Jun 2009 20:16:33 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2280635/posts ...The 8 Republicans who voted FOR HR 2454 have 5 days to change their votes. ... Tea Party Patriots http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2280635/posts#comment Sat, 27 Jun 2009 14:08:08 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2280747/posts GOP defectors face conservative wrath @ 11:18 am by Eric Zimmermann Meet the eight Republicans who will now incur the wrath of every conservative blog on the internet: Rep. Mary Bono Mack (R-Calif.) Rep. Mike Castle (R-Del.) Rep. John McHugh (R-N.Y.) Rep. Frank LoBiondo Rep. Leonard Lance (R-N.J.) Rep. Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) Rep. Dave Reichert (R-Wash.) Rep. Chris Smith (R-N.J.) These are the Republicans who voted for Waxman-Markey last night, and without whose support the bill would have been defeated. (44 Democrats voted against it.) Conservative bloggers are already up in arms. Michelle Malkin has put up a "WANTED" poster... The Hill http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2280747/posts#comment Sat, 27 Jun 2009 17:57:28 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2280391/posts List of the despicable eight. Bono Mack (CA) 202-225-5330 Castle (DE) 202-225-4165 Kirk (IL) 202-225-4835 Lance (NJ) 202-225-5361 Lobiondo (NJ) 202-225-6572 McHugh (NY) 202-225-4611 Reichart (WA) 202-225-7761 Chris Smith (NJ) 202-225-3765 Old Glory Radio http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2280391/posts#comment Sat, 27 Jun 2009 01:00:24 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2280072/posts For your Joe Biden Gaffe files: Washington. Mandarin Oriental Hotel. LGBT fundraiser. Hauled in about $1 mill. 33% better than last year with Michelle Obama. --snip-- Biden also praised Tim Kaine as the "great governor of New Jersey." One problem: Tim Kaine's not governor of New Jersey. Jon Corzine (right) is governor of New Jersey (Remember, he didn't wear his seatbelt in the state patrol car for the big high-speed crash). Tim Kaine is governor of another state, called Virginia. He's also chairman of the Democratic National Committee. LA Times http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2280072/posts#comment Fri, 26 Jun 2009 16:46:29 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2279606/posts An Internet radio host and blogger charged earlier this month with encouraging people to "take up arms" against three public officials in Connecticut was arrested again Wednesday on charges that he threatened to assault and murder three federal judges in retaliation for a ruling upholding handgun bans in the Chicago area. FBI agents charged Hal Turner, 47, of North Bergen, N.J., at his home on charges related to the appeals court judges. The federal charges in Chicago arise from Internet postings on June 2 and 3 in which Turner allegedly proclaimed his "outrage" over a June 2 decision by Chief... Hartford Courant http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2279606/posts#comment Fri, 26 Jun 2009 00:52:20 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2279584/posts NEWARK—The former owner of two medical billing companies pleaded guilty today to engaging in a scheme to defraud insurance companies that provided no-fault medical benefits to motorists, Acting U.S. Attorney Ralph J. Marra, Jr. announced. Aleksander Sirota, a/k/a “Alexander Sirota,” 39, of Freehold, also pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Susan D. Wigenton to money laundering and concealing approximately $1 million in income from the Internal Revenue Service, as well as other charges. Judge Wigenton scheduled sentencing for Sept. 29. Sirota admitted that between April 2001 and June 2005, he conspired with doctors Valery Rimerman and Irina Zelikson to defraud... Department of Justice http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2279584/posts#comment Fri, 26 Jun 2009 00:09:58 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2278842/posts Note: The following text is a quote: June 24, 2009 46 street gang members and associates arrested in New Jersey-wide operation ICE works with local law enforcement agencies to make arrests NEWARK, N.J. - Forty-six gang members and associates were arrested as a result of a statewide public safety initiative in New Jersey led by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) Office of Investigation in Newark. The operation ended June 20. Each of those arrested were targeted for their membership, participation or association with violent street gangs. The success of the operation dubbed "Community Shield" was the result of an... ICE.gov - News Release http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2278842/posts#comment Thu, 25 Jun 2009 01:31:09 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2278805/posts ·11250 Waples Mill Road ·   Fairfax, Virginia 22030    ·800-392-8683   New Jersey Senate to Vote on One-Gun-A-Month Tomorrow!   Wednesday, June 24, 2009   Please Contact Your State Senator Today! Under the direction of Governor Jon Corzine (D) and with little notice to the public to ensure that New Jersey sportsmen and gun owners were not prepared to defend their Second Amendment rights from gun rationing schemes; the New Jersey State Senate today added S1774  "One Gun-A-Month" to tomorrow's voting agenda.   Simply stated, this bill would prohibit an individual from purchasing more than one handgun within a 30-day period.  The state already... NRA - ILA http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2278805/posts#comment Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:39:55 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2278733/posts NEWARK—A Newton man who moderated a website devoted to child pornography and sex with children was sentenced today to 90 years in federal prison for his convictions on six counts of advertising child pornography, one count of receipt of child pornography and one count of possession of child pornography, Acting U.S. Attorney Ralph J. Marra, Jr., announced. Going into the sentencing today, Russell Christie, 51, faced a sentence of up to 30 years under the advisory U.S. Sentencing Guidelines. However, following testimony today from a woman, now 28, who for a decade was a victim in her childhood of severe... Department of Justice http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2278733/posts#comment Wed, 24 Jun 2009 23:06:02 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2278716/posts LEV L. DASSIN, the Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that SALEH ELAHWAL, 56, of Matawan, New Jersey, was sentenced today to 17 months in prison for providing material support to Hizballah, a Foreign Terrorist Organization. The sentence was imposed in Manhattan federal court by United States District Judge RICHARD M. BERMAN, before whom ELAHWAL previously pleaded guilty. According to the criminal Complaint, Count Two of the Superseding Indictment, to which ELAHWAL pleaded guilty, and statements made during proceedings in Manhattan federal court: Hizballah ("Party of God") is an organization based in Lebanon whose... Department of Justice http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2278716/posts#comment Wed, 24 Jun 2009 22:44:07 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2277929/posts Reunions of adopted children and their birth parents are usually heartwarming moments in which tears flow and broken bonds are made whole in mere seconds. At least that's how it usually plays out on "Oprah." But that wasn't the case last Dec. 13, when an Atlantic City woman came face to face with the daughter she placed for adoption 30 years ago after being raped. This short reunion on the woman's doorstep left her feeling "violated, in shock, and short of breath," according to a lawsuit filed Thursday in U.S. District Court, in Camden, and she believes that a division... Philadelphia Daily News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2277929/posts#comment Tue, 23 Jun 2009 23:52:16 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2277062/posts Charlotte, NC (LifeNews.com) -- Congressman Chris Smith, the pro-life hero from New Jersey, gave a rousing speech at the closing banquet of the National Right to Life convention Saturday night. During his talk, which was delayed by a lengthy standing ovation, he encouraged pro-life advocates and tagged President Obama's pro-abortion record. Smith, who came out of the pro-life movement as the director of New Jersey Right to Life, to become a well-respected congressman, says the pro-life community is a "selfless expression of love for the truth." He called the movement to stop abortion the "greatest human rights struggle on Earth"... Life News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2277062/posts#comment Mon, 22 Jun 2009 20:50:19 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2277016/posts NEWS RELEASE Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms 12500 N.E. Tenth Place Bellevue, WA  98005 LAUTENBERG LEGISLATION CLOAKS GUN BAN AGENDA AS ANTI-TERROR TOOL For Immediate Release: June 22, 2009 BELLEVUE, WA – Legislation introduced today by veteran anti-gun New Jersey Senator Frank Lautenberg is designed to expand his gun prohibition agenda under the cloak of national security, the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms said. Sen. Lautenberg’s new “Denying Firearms and Explosives to Dangerous Terrorists Act of 2009” would place unprecedented authority in the hands of the Attorney General to... Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2277016/posts#comment Mon, 22 Jun 2009 19:41:21 GMT