111th Congress convenes and vows quick action on economy (The Star-Ledger)

Two newly seated congressmen from New Jersey join an energized bunch

Lonegan's gubernatorial campaign raises enough money for state funding (The Star-Ledger)

A Republican candidate for governor today said he has raised enough money to qualify for state funding for his campaign. Steve Lonegan said he became the first declared contender to meet that threshold by filing paperwork with the state Election...

Did Administration Drop the Ball on Wall Street Oversight? (SmartPros Accounting)

Dec. 26, 2008 (The Virginian-Pilot and The Ledger-Star, Norfolk, VA) Federal officials are bringing far fewer prosecutions as a result of fraudulent stock schemes than they did eight years ago, according to new data, raising fresh questions about whether the Bush administration has been too lax in policing Wall Street.

Puppy from Morris County's The Seeing Eye rings opening bell on NY Stock Exchange (The Star-Ledger)

William Perlman/The Star-LedgerThe president and CEO of The Seeing Eye, Jim Kutsch, with Seeing Eye dog Colby at his side, rings the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange today.She might have been the cutest guest ever to help...

The recession hurts. Period. (The Star-Ledger)

The bad economic news seems relentless. Last week the Battleship New Jersey announced it will be closed through Feb. 5 in a cost-savings measured designed to avoid a fiscal crisis. Yesterday Gov. Jon Corzine said he will trim more than...

3Fiserv’s CheckFree Advantage Fee Solution Helps Financial Institutions Streamline Revenue Management Globally (Finance Technology Network)

Release 6.2 developed in partnership with global, tier 1, investment management firm to deliver global, regional and local requirements.

Recession leads to more tuition hikes (Hattiesburg American)

Get ready for tuition to rise - again. As the Legislature begins its session grappling with an already tight budget during this recession, state universities are bracing for possible tuition hikes.

Palay purchases boosted economy last year - NFA (GMA News)

MANILA, Philippines - The National Food Authority (NFA) on Tuesday said its increased buying of palay and rice distribution last year benefited many palay farmers and consumers, notably the poor, and thus boosted the country's economic performance.

Recession depression (Hattiesburg American)

Are you feeling as depleted as your bank account? In challenging economic times, discovering you've overspent or can't make ends meet can cause feelings of inadequacy, sleeplessness and anxiety. That's why mental health professionals and economic experts say it's important to be optimistic in the face of adversity and create a plan that will help secure a little financial peace.

Corzine details emergency state budget cuts (The Star-Ledger)

New Jersey has a projected $2.1 billion budget shortfall

We interrupt this vacation.....

Can't I just have a few days away without feeling the need to comment on health care/health journalism news? I've been away from the mainland for two days and now I hear that: 1. CNN's Sanjay Gupta may be ...

Ex-police officer charged with rape

A former 50-year-old Jackson police officer acquitted of rape charges in 2006 has been arrested for the alleged rape of a minor.

Your guide to the TV critics press tour

Former ABC president Jamie Tarses' always-tenuous job security made her a fixture of the press tour scrum in the late '90s. As mentioned in today's column, I'm flying out to Los Angeles today for the ...

Report says N.J. warehouse market outperforms, especially in north

The market for warehouses in northern New Jersey is still getting passable grades from real estate market analysts, according to a report in the New York Times .

Ice mostly gives way to rain as commute gears up

Most Garden State highways are more wet than icy as temperatures around the state are mostly above freezing.

Gloucester County mayor who received racist threats declines term

A Gloucester County mayor who reported death threats and racist vandalism during his two years in office has declined to serve another year.

Does a house full of decent people make for good reality TV?

In one of the least exciting twists in any Big Brother eviction in the history of the world, this year's celebrity housemates last night opted to save sweet-natured Ben Adams from the public vote, throwing ...

N.J. could lose a House seat in '12, report says

New Jersey would send one less representative to Congress in 2012 if population trends continue through the end of the decade, according to a report in the Record .

Mini-Me's tribute to Heath Ledger

Celebrity Big Brother contestant Verne Troyer has spoken about the late Heath Ledger on the show.

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