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January 19, 2007 CONTACT: (201) 581-1027

WEBBER FOR ASSEMBLY STATEMENT ON A3928

Morris Plains, NJ - Commenting today on the introduction of A3928, which requires instruction on the contributions and sacrifices of United States veterans as part of the Core Curriculum Content Standards for Social Studies, Assembly candidate Jay Webber made this statement:

"I thank Assemblymen DeCroce and Malone and Assemblywoman McHose for joining my call to fix the egregious mistake the Legislature made in relieving our public schools of the obligation to teach our children about our brave soldiers, past and present. I support their important legislation, and call on every member of the Legislature to co-sponsor it as a demonstration of our commitment to preserving our veterans' heroic legacy. We have an obligation to raise our kids with the highest respect and admiration for one of the noblest and most powerful forces for good the world has ever known -- the American military."
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MAYER, DIEGNAN, CONNERS 'STOLEN VALOR' BILL CLEARS ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE

(TRENTON) - The Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee today released legislation sponsored by Assemblymen David R. Mayer, Patrick Diegnan, and Jack Conners that would make it a crime for any person to impersonate - with the intent to deceive - a member or veteran of the United States Armed Forces or the New Jersey National Guard either by wearing a uniform, medal, or insignia authorized for official military use.

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GOVERNOR CORZINE SIGNS PROCLAMATION
SUPPORTING HELMETS TO HARDHATS INITIATIVE

TRENTON

- Governor Jon S. Corzine today signed a proclamation in support of Helmets to Hardhats, a program designed to pair former and active military personnel with union construction employment opportunities in New Jersey. The Governor was joined by Building and Construction Trades Council President William T. Mullen and retired Marine Corps Major General Matthew P. Caulfield, executive director of the national Helmets to Hardhats program. Read More >

DORIA BILL TO PROVIDE PROPERTY TAX DEFERMENT FOR DEPLOYED MILITARY

TRENTON - A bill sponsored by Senator Joseph V. Doria which would provide a property tax deferment for enlisted members of the Armed Forces in the event that they are deployed for active duty in a time of war was approved by the Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee by a vote of 4-0.

"Our brave men and women serving on the front lines defending American liberty and freedom abroad deserve a little consideration in terms of everyday life back home," said Senator Doria, D-Hudson, who also serves as Mayor of Bayonne. "In New Jersey, property taxes are one of the biggest burdens of everyday life, and our military families have enough to worry about, given the dangers their loved ones face in times of war. This bill would allow military families to put off paying property taxes until after our soldiers are safe back at home."

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MAYER/VAN DREW BILL PROVIDING MILITARY PERSONNEL FREE OUTDOOR LICENSES ADVANCES

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