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 Stop attacking teachers and education, and start funding our schools 3/31/2010 Governor Christie knows that taking over $1 billion away from our schools isn't trimming the fat - it's destroying our public schools! He's attacking teachers, schools ...   Read Full Article Senate President Steve Sweeney and N.J. Democrats find their spines on taxes 3/30/2010 Gov. Chris Christie vows he will never sign a budget that extends the income surtax on the state's wealthiest families. Now Democrats are digging in behind their own barricades. The leaders of both houses vow they will not pass a budget without that surtax. So brace yourself. We are headed for a collision that could easily result in a government shutdown on July 1. That's required by law if the budget is not signed by then. Before looking at the merits, let's look at the balance of power. Christie has the veto and Democrats don't have the votes to override him. That'... Read Full ArticleBudget fight looms over tax on rich 3/28/2010 Critics assail Christie's plan not to renew surcharge on incomes of $400,000 or more. By Jonathan Tamari Inquirer Trenton Bureau Gov. Christie has said his budget calls for shared sacrifice, but liberal critics and some Democrats say one group is getting off easy: the rich. Christie, who came to office promising to rein in New Jersey's free-spending ways, has refused to renew an income-tax surcharge on people earning $400,000 and more, saying residents are already overtaxed. At the same time, his critics say a rental-assistance program for the po... Read Full Article
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