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• It's Payback Time In Middletown: Emergency Appropriations Needed to Pay Bills

  One of the more interesting pieces of information to come out of last Monday nights Middletown Township Committee meeting was the fact that the Middletown can't pay its bills.
  
  Resolution No.09-263 which passed unanimously, authorized the borrowing of approx. $1.5 million to pay the interest on a $10 million' [...]
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  Posted: November 23, 2009, 6:06am EST
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• President Obama's Weekly Address: 11/21/09 Traveling Abroad for Our Economy at Home

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  In an address recorded in Seoul, South Korea, the President discusses his trip to Asia. He talks about his push to stop nuclear proliferation in North Korea, Iran, and around the world. He talks about promoting America's principles for an open society in China while making progress on joint efforts [...]
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  Posted: November 21, 2009, 8:08am EST
  by Middletown Mike

• Saturday Morning Cartoons: Commander McBragg Ace of Aces

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  Just what I need on a Saturday morning, a bit action and adventure to get the day started.
  
  Pip-Pip, pass the cheerios please.... Commander McBragg is about to tell one of his fantastic stories.
  
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  Posted: November 21, 2009, 7:40am EST
  by Middletown Mike

• Christie Tells Local Officials to Expect Pain

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  Does this mean that Middletown's Gerry Scharfenberger and his fellow Republicans will now stop blaming Trenton Democrats for their own failures and tax increases in Middletown and now point their finger at one of their own in the future? Some how I doubt it.
  
  N.J. Governor-elect Christie tells' [...]
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  Posted: November 20, 2009, 10:03am EST
  by Middletown Mike

• A Football Friday Double-Header: Princess Picks Pariots over Jets, Giants Over Falcons

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  For this week, Princess the Camel is doubling-down and picking picking two teams to win on Sunday after her pick of the Jets came up short in the final seconds against the Jaguars last week.
  
  For some reason Princess's handler John seems to want to [...]
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  Posted: November 20, 2009, 9:30am EST
  by Middletown Mike

• Friday Morning Humor: How I Learned to Mind My Own Business

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  I was walking past the mental hospital the other day,And all the patients were shouting, '13....13....13.'
  The fence was too high to see over, but I saw a Little gap in the planks,so I looked through to see what was going on.....
  Some [...]
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  Posted: November 20, 2009, 8:38am EST
  by Middletown Mike

• Bob Brown Back On Strategy Room This Morning At 11:00

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  Former Democratic Candidate for the 13th legislative District, Bob Brown, will be making another appearance on the Fox News online web program, The Strategy Room, this morning at 11 am.
  
  This will be Brown's first appearance on the show since the November 3rd [...]
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  Posted: November 20, 2009, 8:23am EST
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• Organize for America Announces Winner of Health Reform Video Challenge: I Deserve Health Care

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  After nearly 1,000 submissions, 20 amazing finalists, and more than 3 million views, Organizing for America supporters and a panel of experts have picked the winner of the OFA Health Reform Video Challenge.
  
  The winning video produced by Eric Hurt is titled "I Deserve Health Care" and features children [...]
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  Posted: November 17, 2009, 8:56pm EST
  by Middletown Mike

• In Reversal, Panel Urges Mammograms at 50, Not 40

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  What a crock of crap, I really can't believe this. So many women in their 40's get breast cancer and now some group with ties to doctors and insurance companies say it is ok not to have mammograms until your 50! How many women would' [...]
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  Posted: November 16, 2009, 10:06pm EST
  by Middletown Mike

• NJPP Monday Minute: 11/16/09 House bill would provide a safety net for those losing health insurance

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  Over the last seven years, New Jersey employers dropped insurance coverage for workers at a rate faster than the national average, according to economist Elise Gould in her new report Employer-Sponsored Health Insurance Erosion Continues. The nearly seven percent drop (from 75.6 percent to 68.7 percent) is the 14th [...]
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  Posted: November 16, 2009, 9:54pm EST
  by Middletown Mike

• Ethics Board Can Head Off Another Operation Bid Rig

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  The following commenatry appeared int he Asbury Park Press yesterday. It was written by Arthur Z. Kamin of Fair Haven who is an independent journalist and who has written about Monmouth County politics before.
  
  In his commentary he states that the idea for the newly created Monmouth County [...]
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  Posted: November 16, 2009, 6:10am EST
  by Middletown Mike

• Mulshine: N.J. Suburbs Still Get No Respect

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  The Star-Ledger's Paul Mulshine had a pretty good column today, he points out how Chris Christie is making a big mistake by trying to court urban voters at the expense of the suburban voters. Mulshine points out that it was Monmouth and Ocean Counties that pushed Christie over' [...]
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  Posted: November 15, 2009, 7:19pm EST
  by Middletown Mike

• The Overlooked Story of The Week In Monmouth County: Freeholders Create Ethics Board

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  With all the of the attention being given to Governor-Elect Chris Christie this past week, it is no wonder that one of the biggest stories coming out of Monmouth County last week was the creation of an Ethics Board by the Board of Chosen Freeholders.
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  Posted: November 15, 2009, 2:21pm EST
  by Middletown Mike

• Saturday Morning Cartoons: The Pink Panther - The Pink Phink

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  What else do I have to do this morning other than watch a cartoon? I have to paint.
  
  Give me some Corn Flakes and toss me a brush, it's time to get down to business
  
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  Posted: November 14, 2009, 8:41am EST
  by Middletown Mike

• President Obama's Weekly Address: 11/14/09 Veterans Day and Fort Hood

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  The President looks back at a week where we honored those who serve on Veterans Day, and mourned those we lost at Fort Hood. He discusses the review he has ordered into the Fort Hood incident, and pledges to stand by our servicemen and women, as well as our veterans, [...]
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  Posted: November 14, 2009, 5:12am EST
  by Middletown Mike

• Football Friday: Princess Picks The Jets over Jags in Week 10

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  This week's Princess pick is posted a little later than normal so I hope you still have time to get to your bookies.
  It's week 10 in the NFL and Princess is on a winning streak, she has chosen game winners each of the past two [...]
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  Posted: November 13, 2009, 7:11pm EST
  by Middletown Mike

• In Rahway; "Broken Hearts" For the Fallen

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  In Rahway, artist Jim McKeon is remembering fallen soldiers from the Iraq War with an unique war memorial to honor those killed and to mend "Broken Hearts"
  
  

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  Posted: November 11, 2009, 11:39am EST
  by Middletown Mike

• Video: President Obama Honors The Fallen Of Fort Hood

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  This afternoon President Obama spoke at the memorial service for the 13 fallen soldiers of the Fort Hood massacre. The President spoke each name and told a personal story for each of the fallen soldiers.
  
  It was one of the most eloquent and moving speeches that the President [...]
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  Posted: November 10, 2009, 6:41pm EST
  by Middletown Mike

• H1N1 Clinic At Middletown High School South

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  The Middletown Twp Health Dept will be holding an H1N1 Influenza Clinic on Thursday, November 12 from 5: 00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Middletown High School South, 900 Nut Swamp Rd.
  
  Please note that we have limited vaccine and the clinic is subject to closure prior [...]
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  Posted: November 10, 2009, 6:13pm EST
  by Middletown Mike

• Are Republicans too giddy?

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  By Julian E. Zelizer
  
  Princeton, New Jersey (CNN) -- Republicans have been downright giddy following the off-year elections in Virginia and New Jersey. In a swing state and a blue state, Republicans pulled off significant victories with Chris Christie's defeat of Gov. John Corzine and Robert McDonnell defeating Creigh' [...]
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  Posted: November 10, 2009, 5:51pm EST
  by Middletown Mike

• Lessons Learned By Governors Races

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  The following commentary was published on Politico this past Friday and was written by DGA Executive Director Nathan Daschle. It's an interesting take on what the results of last Tuesday's election really means for New Jersey and Virginia as well as, the rest of the Democratic Party in general.
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  Posted: November 09, 2009, 11:45am EST
  by Middletown Mike

• Assemblyman Thomspon's Attempt At A Smackdown Results In A Returned Jab

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  Below is an email exchange that was sent to me, between 13th District Assemblyman Republican Sam Thompson and former Independent Candidate Sean Dunne.
  Dunne ran as an Independent for the State Assembly this year and took exception with how Thompson presented himself during interviews with the Asbury Park Press [...]
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  Posted: November 09, 2009, 10:35am EST
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• Corzine Accomplishments Tempered By Tough Times

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  Here is a very nice article that appeared over the weekend on the Philadelphia Inquirer website that I thought i would pass along. It talks about Governor Corzine's accomplishments while in office and what kind of legacy he can point to in the future:
  
  As Gov.' [...]
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  Posted: November 08, 2009, 9:35pm EST
  by Middletown Mike

• Saturday Morning Cartoons: Atom Ant Meets Karate Ant

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  Pass the Fruity Pebbles, it's cartoon time.
  
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  Posted: November 07, 2009, 9:44am EST
  by Middletown Mike

• President Obama's Weekly Address: 11/7/09 The Tragedy At Fort Hood

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  The President condemns the despicable attacks at Fort Hood, honoring those who were killed and injured. He also commends those who stood up to help and console those affected: even as we saw the worst of human nature on full display, we also saw the best of America.
  
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  Posted: November 07, 2009, 5:30am EST
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• Football Friday: Princess Picks The Chargers over The Giants

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  After a one week lay-off due to other matter, it's time to check back in with Princess the Camel to see how she is doing. To recap, until last week Princess was on a 3 week losing streak with her pick but righted her way' [...]
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  Posted: November 06, 2009, 5:50am EST
  by Middletown Mike

• The Governor Thanks His Supporters

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  I received the following email last night from the Governor Corzine. It was sent to all of those that supported him and his campaign this year. I thought that I would share it with you all:
  
  You've stood by this campaign through thick and thin,' [...]
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  Posted: November 05, 2009, 4:30pm EST
  by Middletown Mike

• New Feature -Politics and Faith; The Christian message is a political one that is both complex and straightforward

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  I am happy to announce a new feature to this blog, from time to time there will be a column about how faith and politics or often interlinked.
  
  The columns will be submitted by a dear friend of mine that many in the Northern Monmouth [...]
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  Posted: November 05, 2009, 3:43pm EST
  by Middletown Mike

• It's The Day After, The Day After And the Sun Still Came Up This Morning

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  That's right ladies and gentlemen the sun still rose and a new day has dawned. It's time to forget about what happened Tuesday night and move on.
  
  There is no need to feel sorry for ourselves or cast blame on others, the bottom line is that people were / [...]
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  Posted: November 05, 2009, 12:48pm EST
  by Middletown Mike

• Video Diary: The Reasons to Vote For Patrick Short In middletown

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  Below are the videos that were recorded of Patrick Short a number of weeks ago while he addressed a group of concerned residents that were interested in knowing about the issues in Middletown.
  If you haven't watched any of them yet, here is your chance to watch and form an' [...]
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  Posted: November 02, 2009, 9:41pm EST
  by Middletown Mike

• in Middletown Vote Sean Brynes and Patrick Short For Integrity, Ingenuity, Responsibility and Commitment

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  Election day in Middletown is tomorrow, just like it is throughout the state. Middletown residents have a great opportunity to elect two well qualified, upstanding individuals and fellow Middletowner into office tomorrow, those individuals are Sean Byrnes and Patrick Short.
  
  Each have served Middletown well [...]
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  Posted: November 02, 2009, 5:31pm EST
  by Middletown Mike

• Remember When Voting For Monmouth County Freeholder:Byrnes Best Bet For Freeholder

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  When residents of Monmouth County enter the voting booths tomorrow remember one thing before you pull that lever to vote for Freeholder: Byrnes Best Bet For Freeholder.
  
  That was the headline of the Oct.18th editorial in the Asbury Park Press in which the APP [...]
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  Posted: November 02, 2009, 4:20pm EST
  by Middletown Mike

• MEMO: Does America really want a GOP comeback?

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  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
  Nov. 2, 2009
  
  From: Nathan Daschle, Executive Director, Democratic Governors Association
  Twenty-four years. That’s how long it’s been since the party in power won either the New Jersey or Virginia governorships. Even more striking – the last time the party in power won the Virginia governorship [...]
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  Posted: November 02, 2009, 2:06pm EST
  by Middletown Mike

• Christie Going After The "Crazy Conservatives"

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  It looks as if Chris Christie is trying to fly under the radar to snatch up crazy conservative voters without moderates and independents seeing it.
  
  PolitickerNJ's Max Pizzaro explains what I and talking about:
  
  Lonegan amplifies support for Christie
  
  Putting the punctuation mark' [...]
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  Posted: November 02, 2009, 11:46am EST
  by Middletown Mike

• A Message From The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC)

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  I recieved the following in my inbox this morning and thought it was interesting enough to passing along if anyone has been following what has been going on up in New York State:
  Late yesterday news broke that the moderate Republican Assemblywoman Dede Scozzafava, candidate in the hard-fought special [...]
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  Posted: November 02, 2009, 11:37am EST
  by Middletown Mike

• NJPP Monday Minute: 11/2/09 Secession Shenanigans End November 3

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  Election Day tomorrow brings something new to the state - the election of New Jersey's first lieutenant governor.
  
  In most states (42 to be exact), the lieutenant governor takes over when the governor resigns, leaves the state or is incapacitated. In three states, the secretary [...]
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  Posted: November 02, 2009, 11:13am EST
  by Middletown Mike

• Video From The Obama - Corzine Rally In Newark: Obama's Speech In 3 Parts

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  Yesterday, I attended the big campaign rally in Newark for Governor Corzine. The 3 videos below are of President Obama's speech to all of those in attendance.
  As I stated in a post last night, the crowd was loud and boisterous. Obama really whipped them up into a frenzy, you [...]
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  Posted: November 02, 2009, 9:57am EST
  by Middletown Mike

• Listen to Bob Brown, Democratic Candidate For NJ State Assembly District 13, In the Morning On NJ 101.5, Then Watch On The Strategy Room

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  Tomorrow is the last big day of campaigning for candidates and the two Democratic challengers for the State Assmebly out of district 13 are no exception.
  Bob Brown will once again be featured on the NJ 101.5 radio station in the morning with host Jim [...]
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  Posted: November 02, 2009, 4:45am EST
  by Middletown Mike

• Video From The Obama - Corzine Rally In Newark

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  I have the first two video clips that I have been able to put together so far from todays Corzine campaign rally at the Prudential Center in Newark. I hope to have the Presidents remarks ready in the morning.
  The first video features Newark Mayor Cory Booker rocking the [...]
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  Posted: November 01, 2009, 11:30pm EST
  by Middletown Mike

• Corzine Rally in Newark

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  I attended the big Obama/Corzine rally at the Prudential Center in Newark earlier today, It really was a sight to see. It topped the the rally held in Holmdel back in July.
  The "Rock" was packed to the rafters with Corzine supporter and the build [...]
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  Posted: November 01, 2009, 9:50pm EST
  by Middletown Mike

• Bob Brown,Democratic Assembly Candidate for Distrct 13, To Appear on Radio 970 AM David Webb Show

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  This morning Nov. 1st, Democratic District 13 Assembly Candidate Bob Brown, will make an appearance on the "Grinder" David Webb radio program 970 Am " The Apple of New York".
  Bob Brown will be calling into the program between the hour of 11:48 to 11:53 [...]
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  Posted: November 01, 2009, 5:00am EST
  by Middletown Mike