New Jersey

From Norm Alworth writing in The Newark Star-Ledger: If you came upon a foundering boat full of children, would you stop to debate whether you could save all of the children or just some, argue whether it was a parochial … Continued

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From George E. Norcross III writing in the Philadelphia Inquirer: As a product of New Jersey’s public schools, I am forever grateful to the teachers who provided me the foundation for a successful career. Members of my family have also … Continued

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From NJPoliticker: CINNAMINSON – With a cast of formidable personas ready to call teachers’ union attack ads nothing but a proxy fight against education reform, South Jersey power broker and insurance broker George Norcross stood to defend his name today. … Continued

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From The NJ Spotlight: What’s wrong with this picture? Last week Democratic heavyweight George Norcross got up on a stage with Gov. Chris Christie to announce that not only does he support the Opportunity Scholarship Act (the voucher bill) but … Continued

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From The Daily Record: Kudos to Assemblyman Anthony M. Bucco, R-Boonton, for sponsoring the New Jersey Parental Program Act. Introduced into the Assembly on May 19, 2011, as A-4033. Here is my summary: As a parent who pays property taxes … Continued

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From the NJ Spotlight: This time, Democratic power-broker George Norcross wasn’t on stage with the governor, but at the rear of the sweltering crowd gathered yesterday for Gov. Chris Christie’s second visit to Camden in a week. The governor was … Continued

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