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December 2010
  2nd Amendment Hero? You May Want to Hold Your Fire - Courier-Post, Dec. 26
  New Vt. Gov's Picks Have Potential Conflicts - NECN, Dec. 19
  Community Survey Results Paint N.J. as Wealthy, Heavily Populated with
Immigrants
- Star-Ledger, Dec. 15
  TSA Security Earns Limited State Approval - Daily Targum, Dec. 13
  Support for Christie's Rail Tunnel Cancellation Grows, Rutgers Poll Shows - Bloomberg.com, Dec. 9
  N.J. residents prefer full-body scanners over pat-downs, poll finds - The Star-Ledger, Dec. 8
  If Only Laws Were Like Sausages - The New York Times, Dec. 4
November 2010
  The Professor and the Prosecutor: Gov. Chris Christie has mastered the politics of austerity. Can Obama learn from his success? - Newsweek, Nov. 29
  Educators must take lead in defining school reform - The Times of Trenton, Nov. 26
  N.J.'s Christie Takes Combative Tack on Education - Education Week, Nov. 23
  Chris Christie is a Role Model to New Governors, But Do His Cuts Add Up? - Stateline, Nov. 22
  Professor Analyzes Election Results - Daily Targum, Nov. 17
  Poll Gauges Reaction to Education Spending - Daily Targum, Nov. 14
  Most Northern Valley Incumbents Retain Seats - Northern Valley Suburbanite - Nov. 13
  Poor Sales Pitch on Health Care Reform Blamed for Democrats' Loss of House - The Record, Nov. 3
  Montgomery Township Committee Shifts to All-GOP - MyCentralJersey.com, Nov. 3
  NJ Republicans Show Higher Voting Interest - Daily Targum, Nov. 2
Otober 2010
  Signs of N.J. Gov. Christie's Emerging Social Agenda - NorthJersey.com, Oct. 17
  Rep. Smith appears cruising to re-election in 4th District - Asbury Park Press, Oct. 16
  Eagleton Adjunct Instructor Mike DuHaime Honored in Time Magazine - Time Magazine, Oct. 12
  Leading a Divided Public - Washington Post, Oct. 12
September 2010
  Ex-Perth Amboy official Vas to begin trial for alleged illegal campaign
contributions
- The Star-Ledger, Sept. 14
  Obama urges end of bipartisanship, hopes for better economy - Daily Targum, Sept. 12
  NJPIRG advocates voter registration - Daily Targum, Sept. 07
  Research examines political bias at University - Daily Targum, Sept. 01
August 2010
  Opinion: We believe what we want to believe - The Record, August 29
  Corruption: It's Often In The Eye Of The Beholder - MPR News, August 18
  3rd district campaign heating up - Burlington County Times, August 10
  Poll: Adler ahead of Runyan in congressional race - Philadelphia Inquirer, August 10
  Poll: Rep. John Adler has narrow lead former Philadelphia Eagles Tackle Jon Runyan - NorthJersey.com, August 10
  Poll shows Rep. John Adler with narrow lead over ex-Eagle Jon Runyan in congressional race - The Star-Ledger, August 10
  Adler: Staff not behind petition - CourierPost.com, August 5
July 2010
  The Politics of Garbage - Wall Street Journal, July 27
  Atlantic City take over another example of Christie's governing style - Philadelphia Inquirer, July 26
  Who will end up winners, losers in redistricting? - APP.com, July 25
  NJ Gov Christie Makes a Huge Gamble on a Gambling Overhaul - Daily Finance, July 21
  Tea-partyer steeped in mystery - Courier Post, July 19
  Unions take a hit in fight over future - Courier Post, July 7
June 2010
  Christie orders special session on property taxes - WHYY News, June 30
  Showdown Over NJ Budget is Avoided for Now - New York Times, June 29
  Reed: Budgets 101 - NorthJerseyonline, June 27
  Carly Fiorina bucks feminist stereotype - SFGate, June 21
  Passaic County sheriff has raised over $1M in reelection bid - The Record, June 20
  It's Time for a New Generation of Leaders - NMPolitics.net, June 7
May 2010
  BHS Law Related Education students tour State House - NorthJersey.com, May 27
  Cory Booker is re-elected as Newark mayor for second term - Star Ledger, May 12
  Young, Progressive Elected Officials to Convene in Washingon - People for the American Way, May 12
  Mayor Booker Favored, but Newark Is in No Mood to Celebrate This Year - New York Times, May 9
  Newark Mayor Cory Booker has raised $7.5M for upcoming
election campaign, report says
- Star Ledger, May 5
  Christie, Shunning Precedent, Drops Justice From Court - New York Times, May 3
  Paterson mayor's fund of campaign cash dwarfs others - NorthJersey.com, May 2
  Reed: Cutting to the core, the story behind the school budget vote - NorthJersey.com, May 2
April 2010
  Program preps high schoolers for leadership - Daily Targum, Apr. 28
  Political poet brings full house - Daily Targum, Apr. 28
  N.J. has high hopes for Obama - NorthJersey.com, Apr. 26
  Students visit capitol to keep Congress' aid - Daily Targum, Apr. 21
  Poll finds New Jerseyans support consolidating municipalities as a way to
cut costs
- Star Ledger, Apr. 20
  Regulators to create task force to improve N.J. 2013 gubernatorial debate - NorthJersey.com, Apr. 20
  American Journalism is changing... and New Jersey news is stirring things up - NJ Newsroom, Apr. 20
  NJ majority favors protecting education from cuts - Daily Targum, Apr. 19
  Columnist shares history of American women - Daily Targum, Apr. 13
  Christie takes hammer to Capital spending - Times of Trenton, Apr. 12
  NJ brews its own milder flavor of Tea Party - Courier Post, Apr. 4
  Christie resisting Tea Party pressure to join lawsuit against health care - NorthJersey.com, Apr. 1
March 2010
  Rutgers plans to launch N.J. 'immigration infrastructure map' online - Star Ledger, March 21
  Christie secures satisfactory ratings - Daily Targum, March 10
  Polls show uncertainty in upcoming election - Daily Targum, March 7
February 2010
  NJ Sen. Lautenberg Diagnosed with Cancer - WYNC, Feb. 22
  Christie and unions poised to do battle over budget cuts - Star Ledger, Feb. 21
  Alumna traces global success to U. roots - Daily Targum, Feb. 18
  Thanks, John Weingart, for your work leading Highlands Planning Council - Hunderdon County Democrat, Feb. 5
January 2010
  Christie Has Key Senate Ally in Longtime Friend - NBC News NY, Jan. 30
  Ex-New Jersey Governor Corzine May Teach at Rutgers - Bloomberg, Jan. 29
  Senate President Sweeney holds on to Glouco freeholder post - Courier Post, Jan. 24
  NJ's New Governor Gets Tips on Slashing Costs - Delaware Online, Jan. 22
  'Courtesy' has no place in Senate confirmation process - Star Ledger, Jan. 22
  Public Participation Enhances Effective Government: Eagleton Institute's John Weingart completes term as chair of New Jersey Highlands Council - Rutgers Media Relations, Rutgers Today, Jan. 19
  Women ponder Mass. glass ceiling - Politico, Jan. 19
  Christie assumes office in era of economic turmoil - Daily Targum, Jan. 19
  Corzine highlights NJ achievements during farewell speech - Daily Targum, Jan. 18
  NJ shift precedes Christie - Phildelphia Inquirer, Jan. 17
  Corzine appointment highlighst parting gift with future cost - Philadelphia Inquirer, Jan. 15
  Galloway councilman's tow work for police not ethics violation, attorneys advise - Press of Atlantic City, Jan. 14
  Year of Change in NJ beginning at the top - Philadelphia Inquirer, Jan. 3
December 2009
  Choi, political observers look back on Edison mayor's legacy - MyCentralJersey, Dec. 30
  Raised in New Jersey, but charged out-of-state tuition - The Star Ledger, Dec. 29
  A power play guised as politesse - North Jersey.com, Dec. 23
  Tall order for Santa: Better N.J. campaigns - Philadelphia Inquirer, Dec. 22
  A Christmas wish: better political campaigns - Asbury Park Press, Dec. 20
  Uphill Toward Equality - New York Times, Dec. 9
  Both sides of N.J. gay marriage debate face bigger statewide issues - The Star-Ledger, Dec. 7
  Senator, NBA star links politics with sports - Daily Targum, Dec. 7
  Senatorial courtesy: Many N.J. public boards can't operate effectively because members haven't been confirmed - The Star-Ledger, Dec. 2
November 2009
  Push for same-sex marriage in N.J. faces uncertain future - Philadelphia Inquirer, Nov. 18
  One-third of N.J. residents think living in state will get better over next decade - Star Ledger, Nov. 17
  NJ voters want Christie to lower taxes - Daily Targum, Nov. 17
  Expectations for Christie are mounting - Daily Record, Nov. 16
  Corzine, Christie Attend Mass, Discuss Transition - WCBSTV News, Nov.12
  Christie's chosen few - The Star-Ledger, Nov. 12
  Christie victory reflects voters' push for change - Daily Targum, Nov. 9
  Chris Christie victory expected to create bigger role for northwest New Jersey Republicans - The Express Times, Nov. 4
  Mayor-elect in Edison isn't surprised Christie won in Democratic stronghold - Star-Ledger, Nov. 4
  Panelists uncertain of Christie's policies, plans - Daily Targum, Nov. 4
  Sinatra’s Hoboken Picks Zimmer as First Female Mayor - Bloomberg, Nov. 4
  Corzine Recasts Himself in Obama Shadow as N.J. Race Nears End - Bloomberg, Nov. 2
  Poll turnout to break close race for governor - Daily Targum, Nov. 2
October 2009
  Voter turnout to be key in Tuesday's tight race for governor - Press of Atlantic City, Oct. 31
  Providing Perspective on the Election - RU Media Relations, Oct. 30
  King: Independent candidate hopes New Jersey votes with its heart - CNN, Oct. 30
  David Redlawsk Takes on Polling in New Jersey - YouTube Video, Oct. 30
  Harvard professor plans 'truth' lecture in salute to high ethics of Arthur Holland - The Times of Trenton, Oct. 26
  Tussle turns testy as ward campaign heats up in New Brunswick - MyCentralJersey, Oct. 26
  New Jersey's Governor's Race is Tightening - WHYYNews, Oct. 23
  Polls show Daggett's chances in New Jersey governor's race have grown - Press of Atlantic City, Oct. 23
  Better watch your back, Chris, here comes Daggett - The Trentonian, Oct. 23
  STATE: Time to replace the property tax? - CentralJersey, Oct. 19
  Biden stumps for Corzine, talks economic recovery - MyCentralJersey, Oct. 19
  As newspapers decline, New Jerseyans wonder who will keep watch - NewJersey Newsroom, Oct. 6
  Report: Papers' loss is corruption's gain - Times of Trenton, Oct. 6
  Panel laments erosion of watchdog press in NJ - CentralJersey, Oct. 5
  Broken tax system defies easy repair - Courier Post, Oct. 4
  A preliminary look back a 2009 election - Asbury Park Press, Oct. 1
  Tensions rise as candidates quarrel over budget - Daily Targum, Oct. 1
September 2009
  Daggett says he'd cut N.J. property tax burden - Philadelphia Inquirer, Sept. 30
  Republican Christie leads poll by 7 percent against governor - Daily Targum, Sept. 22
  Parking spot trouble plays role in Assembly election - Daily Journal, Sept. 21
  Van Drew name on signs but not ballot - Press of Atlantic City, Sept. 18
  Hot issues mobilizing conservatives - Asbury Park Press, Sept. 18
  Businesses Must Demand Government Ethics Reform - NJBiz, Sept. 14
  Biggest name in Assembly election isn't on any ballot - Daily Journal, Sept. 14
  Union County Section Council of Jewish Women to sponsor Ingrid Reed lecture in Union - Suburban News, Sept. 14
  N.J. Gubernatorial Debate Jobs, Economy in Campaign’s Last Dash - Bloomberg Online, Sept. 07
August 2009
  NJ lawmakers look back at legacy of Sen. Ted Kennedy - MyCentralJersey, August 26
  Contest for 36th begins to heat up - Star Ledger, August 25
  Mahr Readies for New Post on Ethics Panel - ScotchPlains-Fanwood Patch, August 21
  NJ's Christie: Failure To Report Loan An Oversight - CBSNews.com, August 18
  Bernards man in governor race touts love for N.J. - MyCentralJersey, August 02
July 2009
  New Jersey’s behind the curve in ethics and reform - NJ Newsroom Online, July 29
  N.J. arrests hurt governor's re-election - Washington Times, July 27
  Historic corruption roundup seen as helping Christie in race for Statehouse - NJ Newsroom Online, July 24
  44 Arrested in N.J. Corruption Sweep - American Chronicle, July 24
  Corruption Bust May Aid Christie Bid Against Corzine - Bloomberg.com, July 24
  A Trip to Trenton - DailyJournal.com, July 16
 
June 2009
  ‘Pro-family’ governor admits to affair - The National, June 25
  Rep. Gayman attends Convention of progressive young elected officials in Atlanta - QuadCities Online, June 12
  Governor's race, automated phone calls emerge as factors in Doherty-Karrow battle - The Express-Times, June 4
  Panelists expect heated battle between Corzine, Christie this fall - MyCentralJersey.com, June 3
  Corzine Faces Chris Christie in New Jersey Race - Bloomberg.com, June 3
 
May 2009
  It's about to be a whole new race in NJ, for No. 2, 1st Ld-Writethru, NJ - Product Design & Development, May 30
  Christie leading Lonegan as GOP primary approaches - CentralJersey.com, May 28
  N.J. voters 'maxed out' says expert on '09 votes - Gloucester County Times, May 26
  Undocumented immigrants living in the shadows - CentralJersey.com, May 26
  N.J. Senators set to fight for budget priorities - Philly.com, May 26
  A Driven Debate - CentralJersey.com, May 19
 
April 2009
  District's Ads Raise Questions of Conflict - NorthJersey.com, April 29
  Metuchen BOE Candidates Get Chance to Address Public - Sentinel, April 15
  Christie on Defensive Over Hand-Picked Lawyers - NJ Herald, April 11
  NJ Creates Lieutenant Governor Position - Daily Targum, April 09
  NJ Encourages Public Financing for 30 Years - Daily Targum, April 08
  Assemblyman Michael Doherty Kicks Off Social-Conservative Campaign against Sen. Marcia Karrow - The Exress-Times, April 2
 
March 2009
  Republican Congressman praises Obama Administration - Daily Targum, March 31
  In-state Tuition, Driving Privileges Urged for NJ Illegal Immigrants - Press of Atlantic City, March 30
  Kenny may replace Spinello on Jersey City City Council - The Star-Ledger, March 29
  Both parties having trouble recruiting legislative candidates - PolitickerNJ.com, March 16
  Shadows Amid Sunshine in Towns with Three-Person Governments - Philadelphia, Inquirer, March 24
  Proposed Budget Will Cut $15.5M in University Funding - Daily Targum, March 11
  Alumnus Sees GOP Lean in Governor Race - Daily Targum, March 09
  Corzine May Bear Bad News for State Budget - Daily Targum, March 09
  Corzine Budget May Include Election-Year Tax and Cuts - Bloomberg.com, March 09,2009
  Newark's Booker Tries Novel Fundrasier - The Star Ledger, March 06
  GOP Sees a Chance to Gain Ground - Courier Post Online, March 02
 
February 2009
  Obama Highlights Issues, Stresses Accountability at Congress Session - Daily Targum, Feb. 24
  NJ Cuts Expected in Lieu of Tax Hikes - Philly.com, Feb. 22
  Legislator squares off with police - NorthJersey.com, Feb. 20
  Whitman at Rutgers: Time's Come for GOP Moderates to Shape Party's Future - My Central Jersey, Feb. 2
 
January 2009
  NJ Has High Hopes for Obama - NorthJersey.com, Jan. 26
  For Obama Backers the Work Continues - The Star-Ledger, Jan. 24
  Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Students Going to Trenton - Catholic Star Herald, Jan. 22
  U. Affiliates Celebrate Day at Eagleton with Potluck Lunch - Daily Targum, Jan. 21
  Obama's Swearing-In 'Definitely a Big Deal' for Rutgers Viewers - My Central Jersey, Jan. 20
  Corzine Offers Himself as Remedy for Fiscal Health - NY Times, Jan. 18
  Jerseyans Heed Urge to Attend Obama Inauguration - The Star-Ledger, Jan. 17
  Sheriff Recall Effort Takes Historic Step - Hunterdon County Democrat, Jan. 08
  Immigrants Finding Opportunities Scarce - Times of Trenton, Jan. 05
  Corzine Taps Camden Lawyer for His Staff - Philadelphia Inquirer, Jan. 05
  A New Deal for Migrants? - Passaic/Clifton Jewish News, Jan. 04
December 2008
  Immigrants Make New Jersey Run - Glouster County Times, Dec. 30, 2008
  State News of National Interest - International Herald Tribune, Dec. 22, 2008
  Study: NJ Reliant on Immigrant Work Force - Newsday, Dec. 22, 2008
  'Clean' Thesis Add to Debate - Times of Trenton, Dec. 15, 2008
  Recall group takes aim at Sheriff Trout - Hunterdon County Democrat, Dec. 11, 2008
  Public Service and New Jersey Issues Have Been Focus of Ingrid Reed’s Career - Princeton Town Talks, Dec. 10, 2008
  Conflict Alledged in Vote - NorthJersey.com, Dec. 5, 2008
  U.S. Sen. Bob Casey and U.S. Rep. Charlie Dent Weigh in on Obama's Selection of Hillary Clinton for Cabinet - The Express-Times (PA), Dec. 02, 2008
  Women See Clinton Job as Triumph, Disappointment - The Star, Dec. 01, 2008
 
November 2008
  A Name to be Reckoned With - The National, Nov. 30, 2008
  Sexism's Coming Out Party - Wall Street Journal, Nov. 21, 2008
  The U.S. Must Take the Lead on Climate Change - NY Times Opinion, Nov. 14, 2008
   America's Most Influential First Ladies - Women's World Daily, Nov. 6, 2008
  College Students Perservered to Vote - Philadelphia Inquirer, Nov. 6, 2008
  Influx Adds up to Adler Support - Courier Post, Nov. 6, 2008
  In State Legislatures, Democrats Build on Majority - Associated Press, Nov. 5, 2008
  Atlantic County Politicians Court Asian-American Vote - Press of Atlantic City, Nov. 3, 2008
  Corzine Wants to Retain N.J.’s Small Businesses - NJBiz.com, Nov. 3, 2008
  Longtime New Brunswick Resident Loses Home but not His Belief in Electoral Process - My Central Jersey, Nov. 2, 2008
 
October 2008
  Commentary: Don't forget about Joan the Survivor - McClatchy, Oct. 28, 2008
  Representatives Stump for Presidential Candidates - Daily Targum, Rutgers, Oct. 27, 2008
  National Asian American Survey Will Be Presented - News-MediaWire, Oct. 13, 2008
   
September 2008
  Andrews Expected to Announce He’s Seeking His Congressional - Courier Post, Sept. 03, 2008