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11 Jan: Adler Says Chertoff Pick Will Make Families Safer

TRENTON – Senator John H. Adler, Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today praised the move by President Bush to advance Michael Chertoff as the country’s next Homeland Security Director.

“My family and all of America’s families will be safer with Michael Chertoff as Homeland Security Director,” said Senator Adler, D-Cherry Hill. “I applaud him (Chertoff) for assuming this incredible responsibility.”

11 Jan: Senator Girgenti Reacts To State Of The State Address

TRENTON – Senator John A. Girgenti, D-Bergen and Passaic, issued the following statement regarding Acting Governor Richard J. Codey’s 2005 State of the State address, which called for the President of the Untied States to realize the need for increased funding for homeland security for New Jersey.

“I applaud Acting Governor Codey for calling on our nation’s President to realize that homeland security is not about red states or blue states, but about the entire Unites States because terrors knows no borders.

11 Jan: Senator Sweeney Reacts To the State Of The State

TRENTON – Senator Stephen M. Sweeney, D-Cumberland, Gloucester and Salem, issued the following statement today, regarding Acting Governor Richard J. Codey’s comments on working to increase the State’s minimum wage in his 2005 State of the State address.

“During today’s address Governor Codey touched on the important subject of the State’s inadequate minimum wage. New Jersey has one of the highest costs of living in the nation, but at $5.15, our minimum wage ranks among the states with the lowest cost of living.

11 Jan: Senator Karcher Reacts To the State Of The State

TRENTON – Senator Ellen Karcher, D-Mercer and Monmouth, issued the following statement today, regarding Acting Governor Richard J. Codey’s State of the State address.

“By restoring the Department of the Public Advocate, Acting Governor Codey is taking a great step toward rebuilding New Jersey’s citizens’ trust in our government. The Public Advocate will function as a watch-guard for the people, act as their voice in tackling governmental improprieties should they occur, and ensure that the government is working FOR the people of New Jersey. I am confident that with Acting Governor Codey’s agenda in place, the kind of true ethics reform I have been fighting for during my tenure as Senator will become reality.

11 Jan: Adler On The State Of The State

TRENTON – Senator John H. Adler today said Acting Governor Codey’s State of the State Address touched on three key issues for New Jersey residents: mental health care, stem cell research and property tax reform.

“If we accomplish Governor Codey’s goals for mental health, stem cell research and property tax reform, New Jersey residents will benefit for years to come,” said Senator Adler, D-Cherry Hill.

11 Jan: Sarlo Hails Codey’s References To Meadowlands, School Security

TRENTON – Senator Paul A. Sarlo today praised Governor Codey’s references to a “new vision” for the Meadowlands and to the school security proposals in his State of the State Address to the Legislature.

“I am confident that Governor Codey’s reference to a ‘new vision for the Meadowlands’ is a clear signal that the people and businesses of the entire Meadowlands region will finally realize the economic benefits they’ve been hoping for all these years,” said Senator Sarlo, D-Bergen, Essex and Passaic.

11 Jan: Bryant Reaction To State Of The State Address

TRENTON – Senator Wayne R. Bryant, Chairman of the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement regarding Acting Governor Codey’s State of the State Address today:

“The Governor outlined an ambitious plan to increase our commitment to bring health care services to the underserved inner cities and rural areas through an increase in primary care health centers in New Jersey.