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Civil and Human Rights Coalition Applauds Senate Judiciary Committee for Advancing Bipartisan Immigration Bill

Mel Fabrikant — Thu, 23 May 2013 16:11:41 -0400

Wade Henderson, president and CEO of The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, issued the following statement after the Senate Judiciary Committee voted 13-5 to move a long-awaited bipartisan immigration reform bill to the full Senate:
“Immigration reform is one of the defining civil and human rights issues of our time. That’s why yesterday’s bipartisan vote to advance a compromise bill to the full Senate is a welcome step forward for the nation.

Bipartisan Coalition Introduces Hurricane Sandy Tax Relief

Mel Fabrikant — Thu, 23 May 2013 15:33:06 -0400

Legislation will complement federal aid by providing additional tax relief to businesses, individuals and municipalities affected by historic storm

WASHINGTON – In order to provide additional assistance to families and businesses struggling to rebuild in the wake of Hurricane Sandy, U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-09) led a bipartisan coalition including Reps. Joseph Crowley (D-NY), Rodney Frelinghuysen (R-NJ), Michael Grimm (R-NY), John Larson (D-CT), Frank LoBiondo (R-NJ), Charles Rangel (D-NY), Tom Reed (R-NY), Carolyn McCarthy (D-NY) and Jon Runyan (R-NJ) in introducing legislation to provide tax relief to the victims of the devastating storm that caused widespread destruction throughout the Northeast. The Hurricane Sandy Tax Relief Act of 2013 (H.R. 2137), modeled after a similar bill passed into law in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, is aimed at providing tax relief for victims of Hurricane Sandy in areas designated as Federal Disaster Areas by the President.

AFP to Sen. Norcross: Maybe You Need to “Try Harder” Don’t Blame Hertz for Leaving the Sour Business Climate You’ve Created

Mel Fabrikant — Thu, 23 May 2013 15:25:18 -0400

Americans for Prosperity is blasting state Sen. Donald Norcross for remarks made yesterday to a representative of the Hertz Corporation. As reported today by Bob Jordan of the Asbury Park Press, Norcross chastised a lobbyist for the corporation because of the company’s decision to move its corporate headquarters from New Jersey to Florida.

Cotton Nearly Turned Civil War Into World War

Mel Fabrikant — Thu, 23 May 2013 15:11:54 -0400

New novel gives global perspective to American Civil War

N.J.- Did you know England had an army in Canada ready to invade against the northern army during the American Civil War? Did you know the final sea battle fought, during the war, was actually fought off the coast of France? These are but a few of the historical facts unveiled in the new book, White Shamrock.

Paramus Elks Lodge 2001 Sponsors Student Government Under The Aegis Of Chip Morgan

Mel Fabrikant — Thu, 23 May 2013 14:59:02 -0400

Paramus Elk Chip Morgan has been overseeing the Paramus ELKS Student In Government program for many years. In addition to all the preparatory efforts, he shepherds them over to Paramus Borough Hall to meet with the Mayor and various Department heads. He then makes sure that they are there for the evening Mayor and Council meeting where they assume the Council roles of government and also appoint 'officials' to the various municipal offices.

Storms to Slow Cleanup in Moore Through the Weekend

Mel Fabrikant — Thu, 23 May 2013 12:34:24 -0400

AccuWeather.com reports severe thunderstorms will threaten ravaged Moore, Okla., through Thursday evening. Cleanup efforts will continue to be disrupted by occasional thunderstorms into the upcoming Memorial Day weekend.
A stubborn front near the city will combine with warmth and humidity to spark additional thunderstorms, some severe, through early Thursday evening. The main threats will include damaging winds, large hail and flash flooding. The town was devastated by an EF5 tornado on May 20, and conditions this week have generally not been favorable for cleanup.

Korean Wellness Festival Offers Free Screenings and Medical Services

Press Release — Thu, 23 May 2013 06:55:39 -0400

-Englewood Hospital and Medical Center to Host Event-
Englewood Hospital and Medical Center is hosting a “Korean Wellness Festival,” offering free health screenings, wellness services and healthy lifestyle information for the Korean-American Community. The event will be held in the Medical Center’s Ferolie Gallery on Saturday, June 15 from 8:00am-12:00pm.

The Obama Crony in Charge of your Medical Records

Michelle Malkin — Thu, 23 May 2013 06:53:27 -0400

Michelle Malkin

Who is Judy Faulkner? Chances are, you don't know her -- but her politically connected, taxpayer-subsidized electronic medical records company may very well know you. Top Obama donor and billionaire Faulkner is founder and CEO of Epic Systems, which will soon store almost half of all Americans' health information.
If the crony odor and the potential for abuse that this "epic" arrangement poses don't chill your bones, you ain't paying attention.

Mayor And Council Meeting 5-21-13

Mel Fabrikant — Wed, 22 May 2013 19:48:18 -0400

Mayor And Council Meeting 5-21-13 It was a very busy night for the Mayor and Council. Delayed by important business in the Caucus Room, the meeting did not start until ten minutes after the scheduled time of 7:45. The meeting, officially opened by Mayor Rich LaBarbiera, started off with the Students In Government sponsored by the Paramus ELKS and overseen by Chip Morgan. After that came the swearing in of Captain Robert Guidetti of the Paramus Police Department. Then came a Presentation of New Jersey Healthy Town and Recognition of the Paramus High School Music Department including teachers and students. I've lived in Paramus for years seemed to be the main theme throughout these presentations.

Voto Latino Applauds Senate Judiciary Committee for Supporting 'Gang of Eight’ Immigration Reform Bill with Bipartisan Support

Mel Fabrikant — Wed, 22 May 2013 18:14:24 -0400

The U.S. Senate Committee of the Judiciary voted to advance the “Gang of Eight” bipartisan immigration reform proposal with a 13-5 vote that included Republicans and Democrats voting in favor of the measure. Senate Bill 744, the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act, is one step closer to fixing America’s outdated immigration system once and for all.