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November 11, 2008 - 1:15pm
PRESS RELEASE

Tom Kean Jr. to Jon Corzine: Cancel Most Irresponsible TTF Debt Sale in History

Senate Republican Leader Tom Kean Jr. called on Governor Corzine today to cancel a sale of $750 million of transportation debt planned for this Wednesday that has no payment of principal until 2023.  He is calling for the Governor to work with Republicans who have offered alternatives to endless debt and to restructure any debt so that it has reasonable and responsible payment plans.

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November 10, 2008 - 3:55pm
PRESS RELEASE

Corzine's Slick Pitch: Bad Credit? Short on Cash? No Principal Payments, No Problem Til 2023!

Bucco Asks What this New Highway Borrowing Scheme Is Going to Cost Us

Senator Anthony Bucco, a senior Republican on the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee, said he was outraged to learn that the latest $750 million borrowing for the New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund proposes that the state not pay one dime in principal on much of the borrowing until 2023.

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August 28, 2008 - 2:33pm
PRESS RELEASE

Pennacchio Says Corzine Comments On Lenders Apply To Highway Funding As Well

Senator Joe Pennacchio (R-26) says he agrees with Governor Corzine's comments on policy regarding federally backed mortgage lenders, and says legislators should keep the Governor's words in mind as they debate the Transportation Trust Fund in the fall.

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July 10, 2008 - 9:39am
PRESS RELEASE

Ciesla Calls for Special Session to Discuss Transportation Programs

Says NJ Must Act Quickly to Provide Mass Transportation Alternatives

Senator Andy Ciesla (R-10) today called on Governor Jon S. Corzine and Senate President Dick Codey to convene a special session of the Legislature this summer to address critical transportation issues, including the rapid development and implementation of mass transportation alternatives. Ciesla, a 17-year member and former chairman of the Senate Transportation Committee, stated his concerns and request for the special session in a letter delivered today to Corzine and Codey.

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