Along party lines, lawmakers react to gun bill actions
TRENTON – Democratic legislative leaders expressed disappointment that Gov. Chris Christie had conditionally or absolutely vetoed several firearms bills Friday. PolitickerNJ
http://www.politickernj.com/67789/along-party-lines-lawmakers-react-gun-bill-decisions
Christie: Gun bill would require new regulatory system
TRENTON – Gov. Chris Christie, who signed 11 gun control bills over the past two weeks, took his CV pen to one of the most far-reaching bills, Senate President Steve Sweeney’s omnibus legislation. PolitickerNJ
Sweeney responds to CV
TRENTON – Senate President Steve Sweeney responded Friday afternoon to news Gov. Chris Christie conditionally vetoed his centerpiece gun bill. PolitickerNJ
http://www.politickernj.com/67784/sweeney-responds-christie-conditional-veto
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Local D’s, R’s rally behind Booker, Lonegan
Newark Mayor and Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Cory Booker’s 1.4 million and counting Twitter followers don’t seem to impress state Sen. Michael Doherty all that much. Easton Express Times
http://www.lehighvalleylive.com/breaking-news/index.ssf/2013/08/local_republicans_democrats_ra.html
Paul blames Christie for spat
Sen. Rand Paul says that New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie started their recent spat by arguing that libertarians had no place in the GOP. Politico
http://www.politico.com/blogs/politico-live/2013/08/paul-blames-christie-for-spat-170728.html?hp=l3
Christie to back Lonegan
Chris Christie is going to step out with a conservative in New Jersey on Tuesday. Politico
Chamber of Commerce’s legislative train wreck
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is a political powerhouse that tops spending on lobbying in Washington year after year. In the past two elections, the pro-business group doled out $69.5 million to send candidates to Congress. Huffington Post
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/08/18/chamber-of-commerce-spending_n_3769902.html
Egypt turmoil deepens
CAIRO — Islamic militants on Monday ambushed two mini-buses carrying off-duty policemen in the northern region of Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula, killing 25 of them execution-style in a brazen daylight attack that deepens the turmoil roiling the country and underscores the volatility of the strategic region. Associated Press
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/huff-wires/20130819/ml-egypt/?utm_hp_ref=homepage&ir=homepage
Susan Sarandon on NYC mayor’s race
At first, actress Susan Sarandon expected to back Council Speaker Christine Quinn in her bid to become the city’s first female mayor. But she had to evaluate her other priorities as well. PolitickerNY
http://politicker.com/2013/08/susan-sarandon-on-the-mayors-race-you-cant-just-vote-your-vagina/
Can Christie rescue GOP?
Gov. Chris Christie’s endorsement of a Republican legislative candidate wouldn’t do anything to sway most New Jersey voters according to the most recent statewide poll. 101.5FM
http://nj1015.com/chris-christie-to-the-rescue-for-gop-candidates-audio/
N.J. plans to demolish historic Greystone hospital building
State officials plan to demolish the historic main building at the closed Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital in northern New Jersey. Record
http://www.northjersey.com/news/NJ_plans_to_demolish_historic_Greystone_hospital_building.html
Affordable Care Act do do away with plan used by 100,000 New Jerseyans
The bare-bones health insurance policy that’s been the plan of choice for New Jerseyans who can’t afford something better is set to go away next year, thanks to the Affordable Care Act. Star-Ledger
http://www.nj.com/business/index.ssf/2013/08/affordable_care_act_to_end_hea.html
Lonegan says Booker on wrong side of every issue
Republican U.S. Senate nominee Steve Lonegan attacked Cory Booker on the national stage today, calling him “too liberal for New Jersey” during an appearance on MSNBC. Star-Ledger
Christie will keep his distance from Booker-Lonegan race
Gov. Chris Christie is expected to endorse the Republican running for U.S. Senate in New Jersey, but otherwise stay hands-off in a race featuring his Democratic friend and political ally Cory Booker. Associated Press
For some at the Shore, rebound has been easier
LOVELADIES, N.J. – Down North Lane in Loveladies, the beachfront home of Newell and Ruth Fischer, psychiatrists from Bryn Mawr, was directly in Hurricane Sandy’s path. Inquirer
Saltier side of life on Battleship New Jersey
The G-rated tour routes of the legendary warship are clearly marked with tape or paint. Inquirer
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/new_jersey/20130818_The_bawdy_side_of_life_on_the__Big_J_.html
Jersey City school board VP faces ethics hearing
A Jersey City school board member accused of using his influence to benefit himself and his child will be the subject of an ethics hearing in Newark this week. Jersey Journal
http://www.nj.com/jjournal-news/index.ssf/2013/08/jersey_city_school_board_vice.html
N.J. Transit hurricane plan sought higher ground
NEWARK — New Jersey Transit had a hurricane plan to move its trains to higher ground before Superstorm Sandy hit. Associated Press
Summer reading 2013
A comprehensive new biography of the man known to rock fans worldwide simply by his first name — or by the honorific, “The Boss” NJ Spotlight
http://www.njspotlight.com/stories/13/08/17/august-authors/
Opinion
Next senator will be a big change from Lautenberg
This much is clear about the Democratic and Republican winners of last week’s U.S. Senate primaries: Neither Cory Booker nor Steve Lonegan will do what the late Frank Lautenberg did in the Senate. Jackson, Record
http://www.northjersey.com/columnists/NJs_next_senator_will_be_a_big_change_from_Lautenberg.html
N.J.’s blind spot on climate change
Make no mistake: State policymakers are not unaware of the dangers of climate change. They are simply ignoring the science in their haste to rebuild. Star-Ledger
http://blog.nj.com/njv_editorial_page/2013/08/new_jerseys_blind_spot_on_clim.html
