NJCA in the News

Articles featuring New Jersey Citizen Action — organized by
Issue Campaigns:

• Auto Insurance Rates
• Banking
• Clean Elections
• Community Reinvestment
• Earned Income Tax Credit
• Education
• Emergency Campaign for America's Priorities
• Fair And Clean Elections
• Family Leave Insurance
• Foreclosure Prevention
• Health Care
• Insurance, Banking, Community Reinvestment & Foreclosure Prevention
• Invest in America's Future
• Lead Poisoning Prevention
• Loan Counseling Service
• Minimum Wage
• NJCA Oil Group
• Right to Repair
• Social Security
• Taxes
• Telecommunications
• Utility Rates
• Women's Housing Initiative
  
  
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Auto Insurance Rates

2008

• "Auto Insurance, A Longtime Joke" (Jersey Journal – November 17, 2008)
• "N.J. Insurance Rates Tap Brakes" (Star-Ledger – October 24, 2008)
• "New Jersey Regulators: Jobs, Education Are Sound Criteria To Rate Drivers" (Insurance Journal – April 25, 2008)
• "State Finds Geico Rating Practices Are Not Discriminatory" (Star-Ledger – April 24, 2008)

2007

• "Automobile Insurance Still Hurts, But Less So" (Star-Ledger – September 25, 2007)
• "N.J. Car Rate Specialist Backs Social Factors" (Boston Globe – August 26, 2007)
• "Geico Latest To Drop Its Rates" (Star-Ledger – August 9, 2007)
• "Geico To Announce Cut In NJ Rates" (NJ.com – August 8, 2007)
• "Auto Insurers Shouldn't Charge More To Those With Less Education, Income" (Home News Tribune – March 13, 2007)
• "Lawmakers Split On Insurance Rights" (NJBIZ – March 12, 2007)
• "Geico Rates Can Be Based On Education" (CourierPostOnline – March 6, 2007)
• "Bid To Alter GEICO's Practices Fails In Senate" (Asbury Park Press – March 5, 2007)
• "Politician Calls GEICO Practice Discriminatory" (CourierPostOnline – March 1, 2007)
• "Group: Job Unfairly Affects Geico Rates" (Forbes.com – March 1, 2007)
• "Geico Accused Of Job, Education Bias On Rates" (Insurance Newsnet – March 1, 2007)
• "Car Insurers Accused Of Bias" (Star-Ledger – March 1, 2007)
• "Better-educated Drivers Get Lower Rates" (Asbury Park Press – March 1, 2007)
• "Geico Accused Of Job, Education Bias On Rates" (NorthJersey.com – March 1, 2007)
• "Groups Say Auto Insurers Discriminate In Setting Rates" (Star-Ledger – February 28, 2007)
• "Report: GEICO Overemphasizes Job, Education Levels" (ABC Action News / WPVI (Philadelphia) – February 28, 2007)
• "Group Says GEICO Discriminates In Rate Quotes" (CourierPostOnline – February 28, 2007)
• "Group Says GEICO Discriminates In Rate Quotes" (Home News Tribune – February 28, 2007)
• "Group Says Geico Unfairly Stresses Job, Education In Rate Setting" (Newsday – February 28, 2007)

2006

• "Where Drivers Are Now Courted" (New York Times – August 24, 2006)
• "Wachovia Allots $8 Billion For Loans In Jersey" (Star-Ledger – August 15, 2006)
• "N.J. Uninsured Driver Numbers Declining" (NorthJersey.com – June 29, 2006)
• "Geico Assumes Risk In Rating Drivers By Education, Job Status" (Asbury Park Press – March 21, 2006)
• "Measure Opposes Limiting Factors In A Driver's Premium" (Star-Ledger – March 7, 2006)
• "Geico's Two Rates: White-Collar And Blue-Collar" (Star-Ledger – February 24, 2006)

2005

• "'Wheels' Revs Up Young Mechanics" (Star-Ledger – August 18, 2005)
• "Loans To Car Buyers Questioned In Report" (Asbury Park Press – February 24, 2005)
• "What Do Car Dealers Make On Auto Loans?" (Star-Ledger – February 24, 2005)
• "N.J. Urged To Outlaw Car Loan Markups" (NJ.com – February 23, 2005)
• "New Report Highlights Impact Of Hidden Practice Of Auto Finance Markup On New Jersey Consumers" (PRNewswire – February 23, 2005)

Clean Elections (Campaign Finance Reform)

2008

• "Keep Clean Elections Alive" (The Times of Trenton – December 16, 2008)
• "Clean-Elections Success" (Star-Ledger – September 24, 2008)
• "State's Largest Citizen Watch Dog Urges Legislature Not To Quit Clean Elections For 2009" (Local Talk News – September 10, 2008)
• "After A Short Time-Out" (The Times of Trenton – September 10, 2008)
• "Bad Decision On Clean Elections" (The Princeton Packet / PacketOnline – September 8, 2008)
• "Clean Elections: Give It A Tweak" (Asbury Park Press – September 4, 2008)
• "Clean Elections Must Be Retooled For 2009" (CourierPostOnline – September 4, 2008)
• "'Clean Elections' Effort Gets Sidelined'" (Star-Ledger – September 3, 2008)
• "Study: Recent Attacks On NJ's Clean Elections Program Are Unfounded And False" (Common Dreams Progressive Newswire – August 18, 2008)
• "Clean Elections May Dodge Threat?" (The Times of Trenton – August 18, 2008)
• "Can NJ's Publicly Financed Elections Be Saved?" (Newsday – August 18, 2008)
• "Dispatches: Saving Clean Elections" (The Princeton Packet / PacketOnline – August 7, 2008)
• "Split Emerges On Clean Elections" (CourierPostOnline – August 7, 2008)
• "Average Joes Struggle To Be Heard As Campaign System Favors The Rich" (Philadelphia Inquirer – August 7, 2008)
• "Cleaning Up Connecticut" (The New York Times – August 6, 2008)
• "Garrett's Chief-of-Staff Becomes A Campaign Issue" (PolitickerNJ – June 25, 2008)
• "Dispatches: Time To Go Full Throttle" (The Princeton Packet / PacketOnline – June 20, 2008)
• "Clean Elections Plan Stalls Until Fall" (Asbury Park Press – June 20, 2008)
• "Legislators Should Fund Clean Election Program" (CourierPostOnline – June 16, 2008)
• "Let People Vote On Clean Elections?" (The Times of Trenton – June 16, 2008)
• "Another Version Of 'Clean Elections' Rolls Forward" (Asbury Park Press – June 13, 2008)
• "Legislation OK'd For Election Funds" (CourierPostOnline – June 13, 2008)
• "Assembly Panel Clears Measure Reauthorizing Clean Elections For 2009 Legislative Cycle" (Assembly Democrats News – June 12, 2008)
• "N.J. Weighs More Public Campaign Financing" (CourierPostOnline – June 12, 2008)
• "Coalition To Urge More 'Clean Elections'" (Star-Ledger – May 13, 2008)
• "New Coalition To Fund Clean Elections Program" (CourierPostOnline – May 13, 2008)
• "New Group Pushing For More Publicly Funded Elections" (Star-Ledger – May 12, 2008)
• "Lobbyists Give N.J. Lawmakers Fewer Freebies" (Star-Ledger – March 12, 2008)
• "NJ Lawmaker Takes Gifts From Utilities He Oversees" (Newsday – March 11, 2008)
• "Clean Elections Merits Expansion" (Asbury Park Press – January 7, 2008)
• "Democratic Leaders: Ethics Overhaul, Paid Family Leave Top Agenda" (Newsday – January 4, 2008)
• "'Clean Elections' Program May Expand To Local Races" (New Jersey Herald – January 1, 2008)

2007

• "Election Reform Shines Brightly" (The Times of Trenton – December 10, 2007)
• "Record Campaign Shows Need For Reform" (CourierPostOnline – December 6, 2007)
• "Clean Elections A Winner" (Home News Tribune – December 6, 2007)
• "Testing The Limits Of Clean Elections" (Star-Ledger – November 2, 2007)
• "Candidates Are Split On 'Clean Elections'" (Star-Ledger – October 28, 2007)
• "'Clean Elections' Official: Retrieve The Money" (New Jersey Herald – October 23, 2007)
• "Clean It Up" (New Jersey Herald – November 2, 2007)
• "'Clean Elections' Raises Questions" (New Jersey Herald – October 16, 2007)
• "District 37 Debate: Who'll Lead Way On Ethics Reform?" (The Record / NorthJersey.com – October 16, 2007)
• "Jersey Is Third State To Try 'Clean Elections'" (Star-Ledger – October 8, 2007)
• "Clean Elections Programs A Tough Sell Across U.S." (Bridgewater Courier News – October 6, 2007)
• "Democrats Qualify For 'Clean Election' Funds" (NorthJersey.com – October 5, 2007)
• "Clean Election Debates Planned At High School" (The Times of Trenton – October 4, 2007)
• "McHose Wants To Study Clean Election Funding" (New Jersey Herald – October 2, 2007)
• "Expansion Of 'Clean Elections' Is Urged" (Star-Ledger – October 2, 2007)
• "Clean Elections Process Making Strides" (NorthJersey.com – October 2, 2007)
• "14th District Democrats: Landmark Clean Elections Program Entering Final Phase" (PoliticsNJ.com – October 1, 2007)
• "'Roberts Sees 'Clean Elections' Program Growing In '09" (Star-Ledger – October 1, 2007)
• "'Libertarian Is First Independent To Qualify For "Clean Elections" Funding" (Star-Ledger – September 28, 2007)
• "Cleaning Up A Culture Of Corruption" (New Jersey Herald – September 23, 2007)
• "Clean Elections" (Star-Ledger – September 21, 2007)
• "Oroho First To Reach Max" (New Jersey Herald – September 16, 2007)
• "Digging For Dirt In The New Clean Elections Program" (The Times of Trenton – September 6, 2007)
• "N.J. Funds 'Cleaner' Campaigns" (Home News Tribune – September 4, 2007)
• "Stop The Money Chase" (Atlantic Herald – August 28, 2007)
• "Sussex Candidates Qualify For Clean Election Funds" (New Jersey Herald – August 19, 2007)
• "Legislators Raise 'Clean' Cash" (The Record / NorthJersey.com – August 18, 2007)
• "'Clean' Election Effort Hailed As Success" (Star-Ledger – August 18, 2007)
• "Clean Elections Experiment Called A Success" (NJ.com – August 17, 2007)
• "Speaker Roberts: Clean Elections Program Clears First Key Hurdle" (PoliticsNJ.com – August 17, 2007)
• "Democrats In 24th District Qualify For Clean Elections Pilot Program" (PoliticsNJ.com – August 17, 2007)
• "Clean Elections Wins" (PoliticsNJ.com – August 17, 2007)
• "Clean Up The Primaries" (The Times of Trenton – August 16, 2007)
• "Clearing The Air" (The Times of Trenton – August 14, 2007)
• "Just What Are Jersey's 'Fair And Clean Elections'?" (New Jersey Herald – August 12, 2007)
• "No Endorsements Made By Education Union In 24th District" (New Jersey Herald – August 7, 2007)
• "Let The Voters Own The Elections" (The Times of Trenton – August 6, 2007)
• "'Clean Elections' Gain Steam " (Mount Olive Chronicle – August 2, 2007)
• "Clean Campaigns Come To District " (Sparta Independent – August 2, 2007)
• "Never Easy In Number 14" (PoliticsNJ.com – July 26, 2007)
• "Clean Elections Can Restore Voters' Faith" (Star-Ledger – August 5, 2007)
• "Fair And Clean – And Refreshing" (The Times of Trenton – August 5, 2007)
• "Jersey Tries Test In Clean Elections" (Star-Ledger – July 29, 2007)
• "Not So Fair" (The Times of Trenton – July 27, 2007)
• "Bergen Campaigners Kick Off 'Fair & Clean Campaign'" (PoliticsNJ.com – July 26, 2007)
• "McHose Irritated By Clean Elections Program" (PoliticsNJ.com – July 26, 2007)
• "Baroni Goes Door-To-Door For Clean Elections" (PoliticsNJ.com – July 24, 2007)
• "Candidates Seek Small Donations Only This Year" (New Jersey Herald – July 19, 2007)
• "Clean Elections" (The Times of Trenton – July 6, 2007)
• "'Clean' Election Has Its Critics" (The Times of Trenton – July 3, 2007)
• "Corzine Renews A Revised 'Clean Elections' Pilot Program" (Star-Ledger – March 29, 2007)
• "Elections In N.J. To Get A Bit Cleaner" (Philadelphia Inquirer – March 29, 2007)
• "Clean-Election Measure Becomes Law" (The Times of Trenton – March 28, 2007)
• "Reauthorizing Clean Elections" (The Times of Trenton – March 28, 2007)
• "Corzine Approves Campaign Finance Reform" (NewsFlash – March 28, 2007)
• "'Clean Elections' Approved" (Star-Ledger – March 16, 2007)
• "New Jersey Campaign Finance Reform Passes" (Newsday – March 15, 2007)
• "Senate Must Approve Clean Elections Today" (CourierPostOnline – March 15, 2007)
• "Save Clean Elections" (The Times of Trenton – March 12, 2007)
• "If It Works For Maine..." (Philadelphia Inquirer – February 26, 2007)
• "'Clean Elections' Can Change How Business Is Done" (Asbury Park Press – February 22, 2007)
• "Clean Elections Must Be Preserved" (CourierPostOnline – February 22, 2007)
• "Reauthorize Clean Elections" (CourierPostOnline – February 12, 2007)
• "Greenwald Tries To Save 'Clean Elections' Measurer" (CourierPostOnline – February 10, 2007)
• "'Clean Elections' A Step Closer" (CourierPostOnline – January 30, 2007)
• "Panel Backs State's 'Clean Elections' Extension" (Home News Tribune – January 30, 2007)
• "Action In Trenton – Committee Advances 'Clean Elections' Bill" (Star-Ledger – January 30, 2007)

2006

• "Dems To Keep Lynch Cash" (Cranbury Press – October 13, 2006)
• "A Happy Return" (Bergen Record – October 11, 2006)
• "Elected Officials Gain Law Work From Morris' Insurance Fund" (Daily Record – March 5, 2006)
• "Many N.J. Lawmakers Have Second Government Job" (WCBS-TV New York – March 5, 2006)
• "Protests, Questions Accompany Annual Train Ride To Washington" (Newsday – February 2, 2006)

2005

• "Political Forum Focuses On Disabled" (Daily Record – October 21, 2005)
• "Clean Elections In New Jersey" (Asbury Park Press – October 21, 2005)
• "Clean Elections Donation Thresholds Set High For Good Reason" (Asbury Park Press – September 29, 2005)
• "Elections Law Needs Overhaul" (Asbury Park Press – September 24, 2005)
• "'Clean Elections' Pilot Program Falls Short Of Its Goals" (Philadelphia Inquirer – September 23, 2005)
• "'Clean Election' Hurdle Too High" (Asbury Park Press – September 22, 2005)
• "State's Clean Elections Law Unfair To Third Parties" (Asbury Park Press – September 20, 2005)
• "'Clean Election' Program Needs More To Pitch In" (Philadelphia Inquirer – September 9, 2005)
• "'Clean Elections' Deadline Extended" (Record-Breeze – September 8, 2005)
• "Clean Elections Loses A Team" (Asbury Park Press – September 8, 2005)
• "Boost For Clean Elections" (Asbury Park Press – September 4, 2005)
• "Clean Election Campaign Continues In 6th District" (Haddon Herald – September 1, 2005)
• "Clean Elections Close To Home" (Record-Breeze – September 1, 2005)
• "2 Democrats Qualify For Funds" (CourierPostOnline – August 31, 2005)
• "Two Assembly Hopefuls Qualify For 'Clean' Money" (Philadelphia Inquirer – August 31, 2005)
• "Election Test Starts Online Donations" (Philadelphia Inquirer – August 29, 2005)
• "Clean Elections" (Asbury Park Press – August 26, 2005)
• "Rule Eased For Donors To 'Clean' Campaigns" (Asbury Park Press – August 26, 2005)
• "Candidates See Flaws In 'Clean Election' Process" (Suburban—Sayreville – August 25, 2005)
• "Give Plan On Elections A Chance" (Philadelphia Inquirer – August 25, 2005)
• "Candidates See Flaws In 'Cean Election' Process" (Independent—Holmdel – August 24, 2005)
• "Clean Election Needs Your Help" (Philadelphia Inquirer – August 22, 2005)
• "6th District Voters Should Take Charge" (CourierPostOnline – August 20, 2005)
• "Cut The Red Tape For Clean Elections" (Asbury Park Press – August 21, 2005)
• "Clean Elections in N.J." (Philadelphia Inquirer – August 21, 2005)
• "Candidates Seek Simpler Clean-Election Requirements" (Asbury Park Press – August 19, 2005)
• "A Lifelong Activist Bucks The Republicans On Social Security" (New Jersey Jewish News – July 28, 2005)
• "Coming Clean For Campaign" (Asbury Park Press – July 16, 2005)
• "13th District Hopefuls To Join Ethics Project" (Asbury Park Press – July 14, 2005)
• "Naysayers Should Give Clean Elections A Chance" (Asbury Park Press – July 10, 2005)
• "Clean Elections Project Needs Time To Succeed" (Asbury Park Press – July 6, 2005)
• "'Clean' Elections Reform Too Flawed To Succeed" (Asbury Park Press – June 30, 2005)
• "GOP Chief Selects 13th District For "Clean Elections" Project" (Asbury Park Press – June 28, 2005)
• "'Clean Elections' Need Scrubbing" (Asbury Park Press – June 27, 2005)

2004

• "Publicly Financed Races To Get Trial Run" (Express-Times – November 29, 2004)
• "Signatures + $5 Each = Clean Election" (Asbury Park Press – October 28, 2004)
• "Highs And Lows Of Political Fund Raising" (NorthJersey.com – August 16, 2004)
• "Reforms Won't Close Campaign Cash Spigot" (NorthJersey.com – August 15, 2004)
• "Party Leaders' Fund Transfers Aid Senator's Rise" (NorthJersey.com – August 12, 2004)
• "Politicians Share The Wealth With Campaigns" (NorthJersey.com – August 12, 2004)
• "Lawyers Won War Of Dueling Donations" (NorthJersey.com – August 11, 2004)
• "Donations Run Afoul Of The Law" (NorthJersey.com – August 10, 2004)
• "Shaping Paternity Legislation: Bill Advances After Sculptor's Donations" (NorthJersey.com – August 9, 2004)
• "Special Interests' Shower Of Campaign Cash Bolsters Their Power To Win Legislative Favors" (NorthJersey.com – August 8, 2004)
• "'Clean Elections' Trial Run Passes N.J. Legislature" (NJ.com – June 11, 2004)
• "Lawmakers Approve Ethics Reform, Pay-To-Play Limit" (Home News Tribune – June 11, 2004)
• "Lawmakers Rewrite Campaign Finance, Ethics Rules" (Newsday – June 10, 2004)
• "Tax-funded Campaigns Might Be Tried In N.J." (Asbury Park Press – June 4, 2004)
• "State 'Pay-To-Play' Reforms In Sight" (Star-Ledger – May 21, 2004)
• "Assembly Panel Hears Views On Election Finance" (NorthJersey.com – May 21, 2004)
• "Ethics Reforms Faulted" (CourierPostOnline – May 11, 2004)
• "Variety Of Ethics Reforms Come Before Legislators" (Asbury Park Press – May 6, 2004)
• "Roberts Pushes 'Clean Election' Plan" (Gloucester County Times – May 5, 2004)
• "Assembly Majority Leader Taking Trip To Maine" (Asbury Park Press – May 1, 2004)
• "Lawmakers Begin Review Of Ethics Reform Package" (The Times of Trenton – April 27, 2004)
• "Assembly Panel Tackles Plan For Ethics Reform" (Asbury Park Press – April 27, 2004)
• "Clean Elections Can Disinfect Our Politics" (Star-Ledger – April 15, 2004)
• "Roberts Defends Scope of Pay-to-Play Reform" (CourierPostOnline – March 30, 2004)
• "N.J. Finds 'Clean Elections' Tempting" (Philadelphia Inquirer – March 19, 2004)
• "Democrats Unveil Ethics Reform Plan" (CourierPostOnline – March 17, 2004)
• "Democrats Tackle Ethics In State Government" (Home News Tribune – March 17, 2004)
• "Dems Unveil Ethics Bills" (Asbury Park Press – March 17, 2004)
• "Ethics Reform Package Unveiled" (Today's Sunbeam – March 17, 2004)
• "Dem Proposal Targets Pay-To-Play" (The Times of Trenton – March 17, 2004)
• "Ethics Proposal From Assembly Sets Stage For A Law By July" (Star-Ledger – March 17, 2004)
• "Ethics Takes Center Stage In Trenton" (Gloucester County Times – March 17, 2004)
• "Provisions Of Democrats' Ethics-Reform Plan" (CourierPostOnline – March 17, 2004)
• "N.J. Democrats Propose A Package To Limit Money's Role In Politics" (Philadelphia Inquirer – March 17, 2004)
• "Public Funding Of N.J. Elections Will Be Tested" (CourierPostOnline – March 17, 2004)
• "Stricter Plan In New Jersey On Campaign Donor Rules" (New York Times – March 17, 2004)
• "Democrats Hope Plan Restores Public Trust" (CourierPostOnline – March 17, 2004)
• "Dems Unveil 25-Point Ethics Reform Package" (The Trentonian – March 17, 2004)
• "Democrats Propose Test Of Public Financing For Legislative Races" (PoliticsNJ.com – March 16, 2004)
• "Sires/Roberts Unveil 'Restoring The Public's Trust' 25-Point Ethics Reform Package" (Assembly Democrats News – March 16, 2004)
• "Whites Outspending Minorities" (The Trentonian – February 9, 2004)
• "Blacks' Political Voices Stifled" (Express-Times – February 6, 2004)
• "Group: Campaign System Hurts Minorities" (Star-Ledger – February 5, 2004)

2003

• "N.J. Congressman Big Proponent Of Drug Industry" (Asbury Park Press – December 8, 2003)
• "Senate Control At Stake In Costly New Jersey Election Fight" (New York Times – November 4, 2003)
• "Races For Seats In Trenton Raise Funds At A Fast Clip" (New York Times – October 30, 2003)
• "Pay-to-Play Likely Post-Election Hot Issue" (The Times of Trenton – October 31, 2003)
• "Van Drew Talks Drug Prescription Bill" (Bridgeton News – October 14, 2003)
• "Drug Makers Accused Of Stalling Bill" (Star-Ledger – September 24, 2003 – Note: In PDF/Adobe Acrobat format)
• "Drug Makers Gave $1.9M To N.J. Politicians In 4 Years" (NorthJersey.com – September 24, 2003)
• "Industry Gave Big To State Politicians" (Philadelphia Inquirer – September 24, 2003)
• "Lawmakers Urged To Break Cash Habit" (Express-Times – September 24, 2003)
• "Cheney At Rumson Picnic; Donors Fork Over $900,000" (Asbury Park Press – July 8, 2003)

Earned Income Tax Credit

2008

• "Consumer Advocate Offers Tax Help" (The Times of Trenton – December 16, 2008)
• "Tax Refund Loans Are Losing Favor" (Star-Ledge – February 24, 2008)
• "Tax Refund Loans Are Losing Favor" (The Record / NorthJersey.com – February 24, 2008)
• "New Laws Benefit Poor Taxpayers" (Star-Ledger – February 13, 2008)
• "IRS Owes Money To Low-Income Taxpayers" (Star-Ledger – February 1, 2008)

2007

• "Corzine Talks Up Tax Break At Newark Center" (Star-Ledger – March 6, 2007)
• "New Jersey Governor Corzine Visits Free Tax Center To Raise Awareness Of State And Federal Earned Income Tax Credit" (All American Patriots – March 5, 2007)
• "Governor Corzine Visits Free Tax Center To Raise Awareness Of State And Federal" (State of New Jersey Office of the Governor – March 5, 2007)
• "Questionable Practices" (Asbury Park Press – March 4, 2007)
• "For N.J. Working Poor, Much-Needed Tax Break May Be On Way" (Newsday – March 1, 2007)
• "N.J.'s Earned Income Tax Credit Is A Cruel Joke" (Star-Ledger – January 28, 2007)
• "Banks Foot Bill To Give Low Earners Free Tax Aid" (Bergen Record – January 27, 2007)
• "Tax Break For Working Poor Should Be Expanded, Report Says" (NJ.com – January 24, 2007)
• "Groups Want Halt To Rapid Tax Rebate Programs" (Today's Sunbeam – January 21, 2007)

Education

2006

• "Bridgewater Officials Urge Investment In Education" (Courier News – September 29, 2006)

Emergency Campaign for America's Priorities (ECAP)

2007

• "Groups Decry Bush Budget Proposal" (The Times of Trenton – April 12, 2007)
• "Dems Plan To Control Future Bush Spending" (Asbury Park Press – March 8, 2007)
• "N.J. Groups To Critique Bush Budget" (CourierPostOnline – March 6, 2007)

Family Leave Insurance (Paid Family Leave)

2008

• "N.J. Enacts Paid Family Leave" (Stateline – May 14, 2008)
• "Welcome Legislation" (The Times of Trenton – May 6, 2008)
• "Gov. Corzine Signs The Family Leave Act" (ABC News / WPVI (Philadelphia) – May 2, 2008 – includes link to BROADCAST VIDEO)
• "Gov. Corzine Signs Paid Family Leave Act" (Star-Ledger – May 2, 2008)
• "Corzine Signs Paid Leave Bill in 'Legacy Moment'" (NJBIZ – May 2, 2008)
• "N.J. Family Leave Is The Right Thing" (Philadelphia Inquirer – April 12, 2008)
• "Scare Talk On Paid Leave" (Star-Ledger – April 8, 2008)
• "New Jersey Lawmakers Approve Paid Leave For Workers" (New York Times – April 8, 2008)
• "Corzine: Will OK Family Leaves" (Philadelphia Inquirer – April 8, 2008)
• "The Ins And Outs On Paid Family Leave" (Star-Ledger – April 8, 2008)
• "Family Leave Heads To Corzine" (Press of Atlantic City – April 8, 2008)
• "Family Leave Narrowly OK'd" (CourierPostOnline – April 8, 2008)
• "Paid Family Leave Act Clears State Senate" (Star-Ledger – April 7, 2008)
• "Senate Passes Family Leave Bill" (NJBIZ – April 7, 2008)
• "Hurdle Remains For Paid Leave" (Gloucester County Times – April 6, 2008)
• "In N.J., Offering Paid Leave Is An Emotional Debate" (Newsday – March 15, 2008)
• "New Jersey Assembly Approves Paid Leave To Care For Baby Or Ailing Kin" (New York Times – March 14, 2008)
• "Family Leave Bill Passes Assembly, Needs Senate Re-Vote" (Star-Ledger – March 13, 2008)
• "Assembly OKs Paid Work Leave; Final Approval Expected Monday" (Newsday – March 13, 2008)
• "Amended Paid Family Leave Bill Passes Assembly Committee" (Star-Ledger – March 10, 2008)
• "Family Leave Bill Improved" (Home News Tribune – March 10, 2008)
• "Who's Afraid Of Paid Family Leave?" (The Record / NorthJersey.com – March 6, 2008)
• "New Jersey Senate Votes For Leave To Care For Kin" (New York Times – March 4, 2008)
• "Paid Family-Leave Program Wins Approval In New Jersey Senate" (Philadelphia Inquirer – March 4, 2008)
• "NJ Paid Family Leave Program Wins Approval In Senate" (Star-Ledger – March 3, 2008)
• "Six Weeks' Paid Family Leave Gains" (Star-Ledger – February 29, 2008)
• "Family Leave Bill Receives Panel's OK" (CourierPostOnline – February 29, 2008)
• "Paid Family Leave Clears Another Hurdle" (NJBIZ – February 28, 2008)
• "Assembly Lawmakers Finally Advance Plan For Paid Work Leave" (Newsday – February 28, 2008)
• "Paid Family Leave Could Get To Governor Soon" (NJBIZ – February 27, 2008)
• "Catching Up on Family Values" (New York Times – February 26, 2008)
• "Make N.J. A Worker-Friendly State" (Express-Times – February 11, 2008)
• "Paid Leave Deserves To Pass" (Star-Ledger – February 8, 2008)
• "Paid Family Leave Plan Is Good For Jersey" (Home News Tribune – January 30, 2008)
• "Family Leave Of 6 Paid Weeks Gains In New Jersey" (Press of Atlantic City – January 29, 2008)
• "Paid Family Leave Bill Advances" (CourierPostOnline – January 29, 2008)
• "Effort Renewed To Let Workers Take Paid Leave" (Newsday – January 27, 2008)
• "Trenton's Reunion With Family Leave" (Star-Ledger – January 27, 2008)
• "N.J. Family-Leave Bill To Be Revived" (Philadelphia Inquirer – January 22, 2008)
• "Sweeney Amends Family Leave Bill" (Today's Sunbeam – January 22, 2008)
• "New Paid Family Leave Bill Unveiled" (NJBIZ – January 21, 2008)
• "Paid Family Leave Measure Necessary In State" (CourierPostOnline – January 13, 2008)
• "Democratic Leaders: Ethics Overhaul, Paid Family Leave Top Agenda" (Newsday – January 4, 2008)

2007

• "N.J. Family-Leave Bill: Compassion Vs. Cost" (Philadelphia Inquirer – December 31, 2007)
• "Sweeney Confident Over Paid Leave Bill" (Today's Sunbeam – December 30, 2007)
• "Who Bears The Burden?" (Asbury Park Press – December 24, 2007)
• "Paid Family Leave Looms As Major Unfinished Business" (Newsday – December 23, 2007)
• "Family Leave" (The Times of Trenton – December 17, 2007)
• "Family Leave Foes Do Not Want To Listen" (CourierPostOnline – December 16, 2007)
• "Roberts Says Family Leave Plan Will Soon Become Law" (CourierPostOnline – December 14, 2007)
• "Modest Worker Protection Should Pass" (The Record / NorthJersey.com – December 13, 2007)
• "Move On Paid Family Leave" (Star-Ledger – December 13, 2007)
• "Paid Family Leave's Time Has Arrived" (Home News Tribune – December 12, 2007)
• "Paid Family Leave To Be N.J. Reality" (The Record / NorthJersey.com – December 12, 2007)
• "Corzine Defends Family Leave Before Critics" (Star-Ledger – December 12, 2007)
• "Paid Family Leave" (The Times of Trenton – December 12, 2007)
• "Paid Leave Backers Find New Use For Onesies" (Newsday – December 10, 2007)
• "Key Committee Chairman Expects Family Leave Vote" (Asbury Park Press – December 7, 2007)
• "Diluted Family Leave Plan Opposed" (Asbury Park Press – December 6, 2007)
• "Robots Don't Need Paid Family Leave" (The Record / NorthJersey.com – December 6, 2007)
• "Family Matter" (The Times of Trenton – December 2, 2007)
• "Governor Is Intent On Passage Of Paid Family Leave Law" (Star-Ledger – December 1, 2007)
• "Help N.J. Caregivers" (Philadelphia Inquirer – November 29, 2007)
• "Lawmakers Should Approve Paid Leave" (Express-Times – November 23, 2007)
• "Paid Family Leave Now" (Star-Ledger – November 22, 2007)
• "Paid Leave Plan Gets Boost In New Jersey" (Newsday – November 19, 2007)
• "A Killer 'Compromise'" (NJBIZ – October 29, 2007)
• "Some N.J. Business Owners Say They Support Paid Family Leave" (CourierPostOnline – September 20, 2007)
• "NJ: Some Business Owners Back Paid Leave" (BusinessWeek – September 19, 2007)
• "New Jersey Holds Its Largest Labor Day Celebration" (Fox 29 News – August 31, 2007)
• "Family-Leave Values" (New York Times – July 29, 2007)
• "Caring For Caregivers" (The Record / NorthJersey.com – July 29, 2007)
• "Family-Leave Insurance Would Aid Businesses" (Philadelphia Inquirer – July 11, 2007)
• "Corzine Pushes Paid Family Leave" (NJBIZ – June 25, 2007)
• "Governor Back In A.C. With Pledge To Workers" (Press of Atlantic City – June 14, 2007)
• "Corzine Urges Legislature To Approve Paid Family Leave" (Star-Ledger – June 14, 2007)
• "Tangible Family Values" (New York Times – June 10, 2007)
• "Family Leave Is Good For Business" (Star-Ledger – June 3, 2007)
• "N.J. Takes A Step Toward Paid Family Leave" (USA Today – May 25, 2007)
• "Paid Family Leave Act Going To N.J. Senate" (Philadelphia Business Journal – May 25, 2007)
• "Lawmakers In New Jersey Advance Bill On Paid Leave" (New York Times – May 25, 2007)
• "N.J. Lawmakers Push 'Paid Leave' For Caretakers" (CBS 3 Philadelphia – May 24, 2007)
• "Enact Paid Family Leave" (Star-Ledger – May 24, 2007)
• "Insurance Would Help Workers" (Star-Ledger – March 16, 2007)
• "Workers Would Welcome Paid Family Leaves" (PhillyBurbs.com – February 13, 2007)
• "Paid Leave Clears A Big Hurdle" (NJBIZ – February 12, 2007)
• "Paid To Stay Home" (Asbury Park Press – February 12, 2007)
• "Yes For Paid Leave" (Daily Record – February 9, 2007)
• "Paid Family Leave Bill Advances" (Herald News – February 6, 2007)
• "In A First, Senate Committee Approves Paid Family Leave Bill" (Star-Ledger – February 6, 2007)
• "Bill Approved For Paid Family Leave Benefits" (Asbury Park Press – February 6, 2007)
• "New Jersey Would Be Second In Nation For Paid Family Leave" (Herald News – February, 2007)
• "Senate Panel Endorses Paid-Family-Leave Bill" (Home News Tribune – February 5, 2007)
• "Paid Family Leave Proposal Moves Forward" (NJ.com – February 5, 2007)
• "U.S. Family-Oriented Job Policies Weak" (Yahoo! News – February 1, 2007)
• "Return Of Paid Family Leaves" (NJBIZ – January 15, 2007)
• "Family Leave Insurance: It's The Right Thing To Do" (The Times of Trenton – January 2, 2007)

2006

• "Give Families A Hand" (Star-Ledger – December 5, 2006)
• "Effective Way To Fund Paid Family Leave" (Home News Tribune – December 3, 2006)
• "Most Jerseyans Back Paid Family Leave" (Star-Ledger – November 30, 2006)
• "Poll: New Jerseyans Support Paid Family Leave" (CourierPostOnline – November 30, 2006)
• "New Push For Paid Family Leave In N.J." (Washington Post – November 29, 2006)
• "The Problem Of A Pregnant Pause" (Christian Science Monitor – July 31, 2006)
• "Family Policies Can Be Unfriendly" (Star-Gazette – July 31, 2006)

2005

• "Jersey Group Puts A Price On Cost Of Paid Family Leave" (Star-Ledger – December 21, 2005)
• "Committee Advances Public Advocate Bill" (Asbury Park Press – February 8, 2005)

2004

• "California's Paid Family Leave – Looking Into Law To Aid Caregivers" (Philadelphia Inquirer – July 6, 2004)
• "Paid Sick Days Necessary For Healthy Families, Happy Employees " (Asbury Park Press – June 18, 2004)
• "Strength To Families, Businesses" (Philadelphia Inquirer – January 26, 2004)
• "Two Days For Sick Kids Isn't Unreasonable" (Herald News – January 25, 2004)
• "McGreevey's Paid Sick Leave Proposal A Modest First Step" (Asbury Park Press – January 22, 2004)

Health Care

2008

• "Failing Health" (Asbury Park Press – December 24, 2008)
• "To Their Health" (Burlington County Times – December 19, 2008)
• "Bad And Good News On Hospital Errors" (Star-Ledger – December 18, 2008)
• "Ask The Right Questions About A Horizon Switch" (Star-Ledger – December 1, 2008)
• "Horizon Disputes Watchdog's Concerns" (Daily Record – November 21, 2008)
• "Watchdog Group Says Horizon Wants To Dump Medicaid" (Asbury Park Press – November 21, 2008)
• "Rates Could Rise If Horizon Goes For-Profit " (NorthJersey.com – November 21, 2008)
• "Coalition Calls For Close Watch On Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield" (Star-Ledger – November 21, 2008)
• "Horizon, Watchdog Spar Over Medicaid's Future In Plan" (Asbury Park Press – November 20, 2008)
• "Horizon Of NJ Denies It Plans To Drop Medicaid" (Daily Record – November 20, 2008)
• "McCain, Obama Diverge Radically On Health Care" (The Record / NorthJersey.com – October 22, 2008)
• "Blue Seeks The Green" (Asbury Park Press – September 21, 2008)
• "Conyers And HCAN Agree In Principle: Health Reform Is On The Table" (Daily Kos – September 17, 2008)
• "Castro: Providing Health Insurance For New Jersey's Kids" (The Record / NorthJersey.com – September 9, 2008)
• "Horizon Bid Bad Medicine" (Asbury Park Press – August 20, 2008)
• "Saxton Denies N.J. Kids The Health Care He Gets" (CourierPostOnline – July 25, 2008)
• "Don't Conceal Medical Errors" (Asbury Park Press – July 22, 2008)
• "Sen. Vitale Discusses Health-Care Plan" (Home News Tribune / MyCentralJersey.com – July 16, 2008)
• "Health Care Coverage For All, But At What Cost?" (NJBIZ – July 14, 2008)
• "New Jersey Launch: Health Care For America: NOW!" (Blue Jersey – July 13, 2008)
• "Healthcare Advocates Kick Off Multi-City Campaign For Accessible Care" (Press of Atlantic City – July 9, 2008)
• "Advocates Vow $40M To Push For Health Care" (Daily Record – July 9, 2008)
• "Health Care Advocates Unite" (CourierPostOnline – July 9, 2008)
• "New Group Demands Health Care Reform" (New York Times – July 8, 2008)
• "Coalition To Lobby For US Health-Care Reform" (Reuters – July 8, 2008)
• "Alliance Launches $40M Campaign For Universal Health Care" (Asbury Park Press – July 8, 2008)
• "Corzine Signs Bill To Widen NJ Health Care As National Effort Kicks Off" (Press of Atlantic City – July 8, 2008)
• "Alliance Launches $40M Campaign For Universal Health Care" (Daily Record – July 8, 2008)
• "Organization Calls For Quality Affordable Healthcare For All Americans" (NBC News Channel 40 – July 8, 2008)
• "Q&A On Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield Conversion" (Star-Ledger – June 25, 2008)
• "Health Coverage For All Kids Makes Fiscal Sense" (Asbury Park Press – June 8, 2008)
• "Corzine's Budget Hits Camden Hard" (Philadelphia Inquirer – May 26, 2008)
• "Plan To Mandate Health Insurance For NJ Kids Advances" (Asbury Park Press – May 16, 2008)
• "Employers Pay More For Health Insurance" (CourierPostOnline – April 30, 2008)
• "Poor May Face Co-Payments For ER Visits" (The Record / NorthJersey.com – April 28, 2008)
• "Health Care Tops Agenda Of Reform Lobbying Day" (New Jersey Jewish News – April 3, 2008)
• "New Jersey To Consider Health Plan To Cover All" (New York Times – March 18, 2008)
• "Senator Crafting Plan To Provide Health Insurance To All New Jersey Residents" (Insurance & Financial Adivsor – March 13, 2008)
• "Senator To Unveil N.J. Health Care Plan" (Daily Journal – February 25, 2008)
• "No Health Insurance — Universal Coverage Law Proposed" (Asbury Park Press – February 24, 2008)
• "Healthcare Reform In New Jersey To Receive Boost" (Plain Dealer – February 21, 2008)

2007

• "New Jersey Lawmakers Hold Conference To Discuss State Health Care Reform" (Kaiser Network – November 15, 2007)
• "Losing Vitale-ity?" (NJ.com – November 14, 2007)
• "Seeking N.J. Health Care Relief" (Bergen Record – November 14, 2007)
• "If N.J. Is A Patient, Call The Doctor" (Bergen Record – November 6, 2007)
• "Comparison Shopping For Prescription Drugs Comes To New Jersey" (Herald News – October 29, 2007)
• "Saxton Remains Steadfast On SCHIP Issue" (Burlington County Times – October 17, 2007)
• "Activists" (Madison Independent Press – October 10, 2007)
• "Corzine Urges Congress To Back Child Health Program" (Philadelphia Inquirer – September 25, 2007)
• "Court Rejects Vioxx Class Suit" (Star-Ledger – September 7, 2007)
• "Hoges" (The Times of Trenton – March 23, 2006)
• "Moore Wearing Scarlet" (Home News Tribune – June 29, 2007)
• "Medicaid Recipients Win With Copays Dropped From Budget" (Asbury Park Press – June 21, 2007)
• "Jewish Leaders Join Rally Against Medicaid Cuts" (New Jersey Jewish News – June 14, 2007)
• "Lawmakers Plead For Funding For Uninsured Health Care" (Asbury Park Press – May 1, 2007)
• "Senate Urged To Alter Part D" (Herald News – April 18, 2007)
• "Hospital Loans May Be Illegal, Court Rules" (Bergen Record – April 10, 2007)
• "Bush Put Needed Spotlight On Health-Care Access" (CourierPostOnline – January 28, 2007)
• "Bush Health Plan Won't Do" (Star-Ledger – January 25, 2007)

2006

• "It's Time To Cram For 'Part D' Exam" (Kansas City Star – October 29, 2006)
• "Bush Touts Kean Jr.'s Character, Morals" (Courier News – September 7, 2006)
• "Comparison Shopping For Prescription Drugs Coming Soon To New Jersey" (West Milford Messenger – August 29, 2006)
• "A New Tool To Search For Cheapest Medicine" (Star-Ledger – August 22, 2006)
• "N.J. Web Site For Drug Costs Approved" (Philadelphia Inquirer – August 22, 2006)
• "Corzine Approves Drug Cost Web Site" (CourierPostOnline – August 22, 2006)
• "Drug Prices To Be Posted Online Under New N.J. Law" (Asbury Park Press – August 22, 2006)
• "State To Compare Drug Prices Online" (Press of Atlantic City – August 22, 2006)
• "Prescription Drug Prices To Be Posted" (Bergen Record – August 22, 2006)
• "Legislation Adds Dose Of Competition" (Home News Tribune – August 22, 2006)
• "Comparison Shopping For Prescription Drugs Coming Soon To NJ" (Newsday – August 21, 2006)
• "Governor Corzine Signs Drug Registry Into Law" (WFMZ-TV 69 News – includes VIDEO CLIP – August 21, 2006)
• "N.J. To Use Web To Help Consumer Compare Drug Prices" (NBC 10 – August 21, 2006)
• "Px Comparison Shopping Coming Soon To NJ" (Houston Chronicle – August 21, 2006)
• "Doughnut Hole In Medicare Rx Coverage Could Have Political Implications In Congressional Elections" (Medical News Today – July 31, 2006)
• "Part D Drug Plan" (NBC News Channel 40 Atlantic City – July 26, 2006)
• "Time To Get Up And Fill The Doughnut" (Herald News – July 14, 2006)
• "Medicare 'Doughnut Hole' Eating Seniors' Cash" (The Record – July 13, 2006)
• "Medicare Gap Hits Seniors In The Wallet" (Star-Ledger – July 13, 2006)
• "New Jersey Assembly Approves Bill To Create Database Of Retail Prescription Drug Prices" (Kaiser Network – June 12, 2006)
• "Bill Aids Comparison Shopping For Prescription Drugs" (Star-Ledger – June 9, 2006)
• "Drug-Price Web Site" (Press of Atlantic City – May 31, 2006)
• "Prescription Drug Comparison Shopping May Come To New Jersey" (Newsday – May 24, 2006)
• "Deadline Today For Medicare Drug Plan" (CourierPostOnline – May 15, 2006)
• "Medicare Drug Plan Divides Seniors As Monday Enrollment Deadline Nears" (Daily Record – May 14, 2006)
• "Dial 'D' For Disaster" (NorthJersey.com – May 10, 2006)
• "Seniors Get Last Benefit Chance" (Gloucester County Times – May 10, 2006)
• "New Jersey Group Seeks Medicare Extension" (WFMZ-TV 69 News – includes VIDEO CLIP – May 9, 2006)
• "Group Says Medicare Drug Plan Will Add Billions To Costs In N.J." (NorthJersey.com – March 24, 2006)
• "Holt, Pallone Push Medicare Drug Changes" (The Times of Trenton – March 23, 2006)
• "Preferred-drug Plan Targets Rx Costs" (NorthJersey.com – March 22, 2006)
• "Web Site A Prescription For Medication Savings" (The Times of Trenton – January 29, 2006)

2005 – 2004

• "The Doctor Is Out: Physicians Severing Ties With Insurance Plans To Go It Alone" (Montclair Times – February 18, 2005)
• "Nursing Home Workers Union Presses For Standardized Pay" (Star-Ledger – May 19, 2005)
• "Committee Advances Public Advocate Bill" (Asbury Park Press – February 8, 2005)
• "Curb On Internet Drug Sales Advances" (Star-Ledger – February 1, 2005)
• "Horizon Hearing Postponed" (CourierPostOnline – January 15, 2004)

2003

• "N.J. Congressman Big Proponent Of Drug Industry" (Asbury Park Press – December 8, 2003)
• "State Studies Labor Of Love from Unions" (Star-Ledger – November 24, 2003)
• "Angry Seniors Cut Cards, Rip AARP on Drug Reform" (Herald News – November 21, 2003)
• "Medicare Drug Plan No Magic Bullet" (Herald News – November 4, 2003)
• "Van Drew Talks Drug Prescription Bill" (Bridgeton News – October 14, 2003)
• "Drug Makers Accused Of Stalling Bill" (Star-Ledger – September 24, 2003 – Note: Unlike other articles here this is in PDF format)
• "Drug Makers Gave $1.9M To N.J. Politicians in 4 Years" (NorthJersey.com – September 24, 2003)
• "Industry Gave Big To State Politicians" (Philadelphia Inquirer – September 24, 2003)
• "Lawmakers Urged To Break Cash Habit" (Express-Times – September 24, 2003)
• "Cheney at Rumson Picnic; Donors Fork Over $900,000" (Asbury Park Press – July 8, 2003)
• "State Might Cancel Multiple Health Policies" (Star-Ledger – May 29, 2003)
• "Patient Advocates Take On Medical Society" (Courier News – April 30, 2003)
• "Democrats Unveil Plan To Lower Medicine Costs" (Express-Times – March 7, 2003)
• "Drug Savings Measure Pushed" (Gloucester County Times – March 7, 2003)

Insurance, Banking, Community Reinvestment & Foreclosure Prevention

(Also See: Auto Insurance Rates)

2008

• "Pleas And Thank-Yous" (Montclair Times – December 24, 2008)
• "N.J. Legislature Approves Mortgage Foreclosure Aid" (Star-Ledger – December 15, 2008)
• "Freeholders OK Raises To Dept. Directors, Employees" (The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains–Fanwood Times – December 11, 2008)
• "Forum On Recession" (The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains–Fanwood Times – December 11, 2008)
• "Seminar Helps Hamiltonians Avoid Bad Loans, Foreclosure" (The Trentonian – December 9, 2008)
• "More Homeowners In Foreclosure" (The Record / NorthJersey.com – December 6, 2008)
• "Free Predatory Lending Seminar Set At Library" (The Times of Trenton – December 3, 2008)
• "Foreclosure Victims Get Some Relief" (NJBIZ – December 1, 2008)
• "Raise The Glass: Despite The Gloom, Reasons To Be Grateful This Thanksgiving" (Star-Ledger – November 27, 2008)
• "E.B. Meeting Affordable Housing Obligations" (Sentinel – November 26, 2008)
• "Auto Insurance, A Longtime Joke" (Jersey Journal – November 17, 2008)
• "Facing Foreclosure'" (The Record / NorthJersey.com – November 20, 2008)
• "Local Housing Foundations Tackle Foreclosure Problem" (NJBIZ – November 17, 2008)
• "N.J. Insurance Rates Tap Brakes" (Star-Ledger – November 13, 2008)
• "As Foreclosures Rise, Paterson Hires Counselor" (Herald News – November 8, 2008)
• "Foreclosure-mediation Program Widens" (Courier News / MyCentralJersey.com – November 4, 2008)
• "New Middlesex County Court Program Aids Homeowners Facing Foreclosure" (Home News Tribune / MyCentralJersey.com – November 3, 2008)
• "The GOP's Blame-Acorn Game" (NJ.com – October 29, 2008)
• "Newark: Where The Crisis First Struck, Who Will Help?" (Star-Ledger – October 24, 2008)
• "Corzine Unveils Stimulus Program" (CourierPostOnline – October 17, 2008)
• "The Housing Crisis Deepens" (The Times of Trenton – October 15, 2008)
• "Foreclosure Prevention" (The Princeton Packet / PacketOnline – October 14, 2008)
• "Current Financial Meltdown Gives Calls For Regulation Credit" (Home News Tribune / MyCentralJersey.com – October 11, 2008)
• "Wachovia 'Plowing Forward'" (The Record / NorthJersey.com – October 9, 2008)
• "Residents Prepare For Rough Times As Wall Street Stumbles" (Orange Transcript / LocalSource.com – October 2, 2008)
• "Alternate Bailout Plan Offered " (New Jersey Herald – October 1, 2008)
• "Banking Picture Changes" (The Record / NorthJersey.com – September 30, 2008)
• "5 Questions We're All Asking" (Star-Ledger – September 18, 2008)
• "Burlco Contractors Back GOP By Backing Loans" (Philadelphia Inquirer – September 4, 2008)
• "In North Jersey Foreclosures Are Up, Home Sales Down" (The Record / NorthJersey.com – August 24, 2008)
• "Forclosure Is Forestalled For Dover Mom" (Star-Ledger – August 24, 2008)
• "Eviction Of Mom, 88, Spirals Into Standoff" (The Record / NorthJersey.com – August 13, 2008)
• "Coaxing Community Funding Out Of Banks" (NJBIZ – July 28, 2008)
• "In N.J., More Face Loss Of Homes" (The Times of Trenton – July 26, 2008)
• "Foreclosure Rate Up 140% In The State" (Star-Ledger – July 26, 2008)
• "Once They Had A Place To Call Home" (Star-Ledger – July 24, 2008)
• "TD Bank Pledges $676M In Housing Funds" (The Times of Trenton – July 3, 2008)
• "Merging Banks Vow $676 Million For Affordable Homes" (Star-Ledger – July 3, 2008)
• "TD Banknorth And Commerce Bank Pledge $677 Million For Affordable Housing" (Star-Ledger – July 2, 2008)
• "Garrett's Chief-of-Staff Becomes A Campaign Issue" (PolitickerNJ – June 25, 2008)
• "Saving Couple's Home A Sad Saga" (Asbury Park Press – June 22, 2008)
• "NJ Charges Fraud In $5 Million Of Mortgages" (Philadelphia Inquirer – June 17, 2008)
• "Watson Coleman Anti-Foreclosure Bill Clears Assembly Panel" (PolitickerNJ – June 5, 2008)
• "Jerseyans Blame Politics For State's Budget Woes" (The Record / NorthJersey.com – June 5, 2008)
• "Anti-Foreclosure Seminar Informs Essex Residents" (Local Talk News – May 28, 2008)
• "Corzine's Budget Hits Camden Hard" (Philadelphia Inquirer – May 26, 2008)
• "Task Force Tackles Forclosure Crisis" (The Times of Trenton – May 23, 2008)
• "Status Of Housing Market Is Focus Of Symposium" (East Orange Record – May 15, 2008)
• "Banks Rein In Home Equity" (The Record / NorthJersey.com – May 15, 2008)
• "Can Corzine Still Pass As A Liberal? He Thinks So" (New York Times – May 12, 2008)
• "Show Puts Foreclosure In Spotlight" (Herald News – April 25, 2008)
• "Counselors To Help Homeowners Avoid Crisis" (The Record / NorthJersey.com – April 29, 2008)
• "Borrowers Used Houses To Get Cash" (Asbury Park Press – April 13, 2008)
• "Newarkers Try To Stem Foreclosure Scams" (Star-Ledger – April 6, 2008)
• "Menendez Calls For Credit Card Reform" (Patriot – April 3, 2008)
• "Financial Overhaul Plan Gets Mixed Reviews" (The Record / NorthJersey.com – April 1, 2008)
• "Singing The Mortgage Blues" (The Times of Trenton – March 31, 2008)
• "Visit Puts Spotlight On Growing Service" (Asbury Park Press – March 29, 2008)
• "Credit Counselors Get President's Ear" (Daily Record – March 29, 2008)
• "Foreclosures May Claim New Victims" (NJBIZ – March 14, 2008)
• "Subprime Borrower Bailout Proposed" (Asbury Park Press – March 12, 2008)
• "Bill Aims To Deter Foreclosures And Prevent High-Cost Loans" (Star-Ledger – March 12, 2008)
• "NJ Latest To Target Mortgage Woes" (Yahoo! Finance – March 11, 2008)
• "Foreclosure Breather Proposed" (The Record / NorthJersey.com – March 11, 2008)
• "Standing Up To A Crisis" (Star-Ledger – March 9, 2008)
• "Group Stands Up To Fight The Growing Housing Crisis" (The Times of Trenton – March 9, 2008)
• "Activist Praises Bernanke" (The Record / NorthJersey.com – March 6, 2008)
• "Betting The House" (The Record / NorthJersey.com – March 2, 2008)
• "Free Workshop On Avoiding Fraud" (Daily Journal – February 19, 2008)
• "Mortgage Crisis — Someone to Speak for Borrowers in Trouble" (New York Times – February 17, 2008)
• "Credit State For Tax Changes" (Star-Ledger – February 16, 2008)
• "State Groups Ask Congress to Investigate BofA-Countrywide Merger" (EarthTimes – February 1, 2008)
• "Home, Bitter Home" (Herald News – January 13, 2008)
• "Activist Fights TD Deal, Citing Racial Gap" (The Record / NorthJersey.com – January 1, 2008)

2007

• "Borrower Beware On A Mortgage" (Asbury Park Press – December 23, 2007)
• "Feds Help People Facing Foreclosure" (Asbury Park Press – December 7, 2007)
• "Many Will Still Face Foreclosure" (The Record / NorthJersey.com – December 7, 2007)
• "Relief Proposed For Mortgage Crisis: Aid Available To Many – But Not All" (The Times of Trenton – December 7, 2007)
• "See Paul Krugman, Fight Corporate Power, And Make New Jersey A Better Place To Live" (Star-Ledger – November 28, 2007)
• "Rescue Team Sets Out To Aid Homeowners" (Star-Ledger – November 1, 2007)
• "Many Home Owners Suffer Under High-Interest Loans" (Home News Tribune – October 14, 2007)
• "Loans Squeeze Homeowners" (Asbury Park Press – October 14, 2007)
• "Lenders Often Hesitant To Lower Rates" (Asbury Park Press – October 14, 2007)
• "Advocate Wants More" (Star-Ledger – October 4, 2007)
• "Consumer Advocates Want Law To Protect Buyers" (Asbury Park Press – September 25, 2007)
• "Automobile Insurance Still Hurts, But Less So" (Star-Ledger – September 25, 2007)
• "Assessments Of Foreclosure Program Vary" (Daily Record – September 18, 2007)
• "Home Loan Crisis Grows" (Star-Ledger – September 18, 2007)
• "Fed Wants Fewer Mortgage Defaults" (The Record / NorthJersey.com – September 5, 2007)
• "Forclosure Woes Touch All Mercer Towns" (The Times of Trenton – September 2, 2007)
• "Throwing Homeowners A Lifeline" (Star-Ledger – September 1, 2007)
• "State Of Competition" (Boston Globe – August 26, 2007)
• "N.J. Car Rate Specialist Backs Social Factors" (Boston Globe – August 26, 2007)
• "Influx From PNC" (Star-Ledger – August 9, 2007)
• "State's Job In Mortgage Crisis A Tricky Balance" (Star-Ledger – August 26, 2007)
• "Mortgage Misery" (Asbury Park Press – August 19, 2007)
• "PNC Makes $1 Billion Promise To N.J." (The Record / NorthJersey.com – August 17, 2007)
• "Geico Latest To Drop Its Rates" (Star-Ledger – August 9, 2007)
• "Geico To Announce Cut In NJ Rates" (NJ.com – August 8, 2007)
• "New Legal Setbacks For Eminent Domain" (NJBIZ – July 30, 2007)
• "Subprime Time Bomb" (Star-Ledger – July 1, 2007)
• "How Your Mortgage Application Turns You Into A Target " (Star-Ledger – June 17, 2007)
• "Tighter Mortgage Market Shuns Bad Credit" (Modesto Bee – May 6, 2007)
• "Auto Insurers Shouldn't Charge More To Those With Less Education, Income" (Home News Tribune – March 13, 2007)
• "Lawmakers Split On Insurance Rights" (NJBIZ – March 12, 2007)
• "Geico Rates Can Be Based On Education" (CourierPostOnline – March 6, 2007)
• "Bid To Alter GEICO's Practices Fails In Senate" (Asbury Park Press – March 5, 2007)
• "Politician Calls GEICO Practice Discriminatory" (CourierPostOnline – March 1, 2007)
• "Group: Job Unfairly Affects Geico Rates" (Forbes.com – March 1, 2007)
• "Geico Accused Of Job, Education Bias On Rates" (Insurance Newsnet – March 1, 2007)
• "Car Insurers Accused Of Bias" (Star-Ledger – March 1, 2007)
• "Better-educated Drivers Get Lower Rates" (Asbury Park Press – March 1, 2007)
• "Geico Accused Of Job, Education Bias On Rates" (NorthJersey.com – March 1, 2007)
• "Groups Say Auto Insurers Discriminate In Setting Rates" (Star-Ledger – February 28, 2007)
• "Report: GEICO Overemphasizes Job, Education Levels" (ABC Action News / WPVI (Philadelphia) – February 28, 2007)
• "Group Says GEICO Discriminates In Rate Quotes" (CourierPostOnline – February 28, 2007)
• "Group Says GEICO Discriminates In Rate Quotes" (Home News Tribune – February 28, 2007)
• "Group Says Geico Unfairly Stresses Job, Education In Rate Setting" (Newsday – February 28, 2007)
• "Trenton: Call To End Tax Refund Loans" (New York Times – January 17, 2007)
• "Protesters: Don't Use Jackson Hewitt Loans" (Daily Record – January 17, 2007)
• "Consumer Group Wants To Stop Tax Refund Loans" (New Jersey 101.5 FM Radio – January 17, 2007)

2006

• "Debate Over A Life's Worth" (Bergen Record – September 17, 2006)
• "Out-Of-State Investors Earn Support In NJ" (Bergen Record – September 17, 2006)
• "Where Drivers Are Now Courted" (New York Times – August 24, 2006)
• "Wachovia Allots $8 Billion For Loans In Jersey" (Star-Ledger – August 15, 2006)
• "'Fair Share' Bills Aimed At Wal-Mart Move Through State Legislatures" (Health Care News – August 1, 2006)
• "N.J. Uninsured Driver Numbers Declining" (NorthJersey.com – June 29, 2006)
• "Group Challenges Capital One-North Fork Merger" (Star-Ledger – June 20, 2006)
• "Tax Equity Group Proposes Alternatives To Budget Cuts" (Newsday – March 29, 2006)
• "His Ship Has Sailed ... To Prison" (Star-Ledger – March 28, 2006)
• "In Good Hands ... With Right Job" (Seacoast – March 24, 2006)
• "Insurers Charge The Less-Educated More" (MSN Money – March 22, 2006)
• "Geico Assumes Risk In Rating Drivers By Education, Job Status" (Asbury Park Press – March 21, 2006)
• "Measure Opposes Limiting Factors In A Driver's Premium" (Star-Ledger – March 7, 2006)
• "Geico's Two Rates: White-Collar And Blue-Collar" (Star-Ledger – February 27, 2006)
• "6 BOA Branches At Shore Closed" (Asbury Park Press – February 21, 2006)

2005

• "'Wheels' Revs Up Young Mechanics" (Star-Ledger – August 18, 2005)
• "Loans To Car Buyers Questioned In Report" (Asbury Park Press – February 24, 2005)
• "What Do Car Dealers Make On Auto Loans?" (Star-Ledger – February 24, 2005)
• "N.J. Urged To Outlaw Car Loan Markups" (NJ.com – February 23, 2005)
• "New Report Highlights Impact Of Hidden Practice Of Auto Finance Markup On New Jersey Consumers" (PRNewswire – February 23, 2005)
• "Committee Advances Public Advocate Bill" (Asbury Park Press – February 8, 2005)

2004

• "Sun Shines On Tri-County" (Bridgeton News – December 21, 2004)
• "Victims Of Housing Scam Find A Solution" (Star-Ledger – July 2, 2004)
• "Housing Program Helps Women" (CourierPostOnline – June 18, 2004)
• "Insurers Seek To Set Rates Using Credit Score" (Star-Ledger – April 28, 2004)
• "Poor Credit Could Drive Up Rate" (The Times of Trenton – April 28, 2004)
• "Newark: Bank Shuns Poor, Minority Patrons" (Star-Ledger – February 5, 2004)
• "Report: Minorities Struggle To Get Homeowners Insurance" (Courier News – February 11, 2004)

2003

• "Consumer Advocates Rip Claims Of A Lending Crisis" (Home News Tribune – November 21, 2003)
• "Bank Accused Of Ignoring Needs Of Minorities" (Star-Ledger – November 19, 2003)

Invest in America's Future (formerly Americans Against Escalation in Iraq / AAEI)

2008

• "Know Your Rights Before Casting Vote" (The Times of Trenton – November 2, 2008)
• "Rally On Iraq War Set Friday" (The Princeton Packet / PacketOnline – October 7, 2008)
• "Activists Aim To Knock On 1 Million Doors" (Daily Targum – September 22, 2008)
• "A Million Doors To Open For Peace" (Home News Tribune / MyCentralJersey.com – September 16, 2008)
• "NJ Citizen Action Seeks To Cut Dependence On Foreign Oil" (Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times – July 31, 2008)
• "Protest At The Pumps" (Courier News / MyCentralJersey.com – July 25, 2008)
• "Rally Against War With Iran" (Courier News / MyCentralJersey.com – July 14, 2008)
• "'Bush Legacy Bus' Rolls Through Trenton" (The Times of Trenton – July 10, 2008)
• "Progressive Group Takes Bush-Bash On The Road" (PolitickerNJ – July 9, 2008)
• "Bushmobile Tours New Jersey" (Baristanet – July 9, 2008)
• "Soldiers Memorialized" (Courier News / MyCentralJersey.com – June 30, 2008)
• "Peace Exhibit Draws Flak In Flemington" (Hunterdon County Democrat – June 26, 2008)
• "'Eyes Wide Open' Exhibit On Display" (The Times of Trenton – June 25, 2008)
• "Empty Boots Climb Courthouse Steps In Honor Of Lost Soldiers" (Courier News / MyCentralJersey.com – June 25, 2008)
• "Coalition For Peace Action Leaders Honored By Organizations" (The Times of Trenton – June 12, 2008)
• "Pax Christi Summit Holds Peaceful Demonstration In City" (Summit Observer – May 29, 2008)
• "Iraq War Put State, Nation Into Recession" (Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times – April 17, 2008)
• "Activists Holding Event At Post Office" (Star-Ledger – April 15, 2008)
• "Protest Against 'War' Tax" (Home News Tribune – April 15, 2008 – VIDEO BROADCAST)
• "Shift Funding From Iraq To U.S. Problems" (Courier News – April 6, 2008)
• "Protesters Urge Bush To End War, Invest In America" (News Transcript – April 2, 2008)
• "Protesters Expected When Bush Appears In Freehold" (Home News Tribune – March 20, 2008)
• "Vocal Protesters Gather In N.J., Across U.S. For 5th Anniversary Of War" (Gloucester County Times – March 20, 2008)
• "Antiwar Protesters March Outside The Statehouse" (Philadelphia Inquirer – March 20, 2008)
• "War's Fifth Anniversary Draws Cry For U.S. To End Iraq Operation" (Home News Tribune –March 20, 2008)
• "New Jersey Protesters Call For End To Iraq War" (Newsday – March 19, 2008)

2007

• "New Jerseyans Join Protest Against War" (CourierPostOnline – October 29, 2007)
• "Peace Festival Plans Set For Saturday" (The Times of Trenton – October 25, 2007)
• "Peace Groups Rally In Summit" (Madison Independent Press – September 19, 2007)
• "MoveON.org: Anger Management Issues? Not Really" (NJ.com – September 17, 2007)
• "Can Lobbyists Stop The War?" (New York Times – September 9, 2007)
• "Several Causes On Peace Rally Menu" (The Record / NorthJersey.com – August 26, 2007)
• "Marchers Rally Against Iraq War" (Star-Ledger – August 26, 2007)
• "Protesters Demand End To Iraq War, Peace At Home" (NJ.com – August 25, 2007)
• "March For Peace In Newark" (Fox 5 – August 25, 2007 — includes links to two news video clips)
• "Roosevelt Seeing Red Over The War In Iraq" (Examiner – August 23, 2007)
• "Group Reports On What War Money Could Buy N.J." (Examiner – August 23, 2007)
• "There Was More To The Story" (The Times of Trenton – August 21, 2007)
• "Smith Faces Anti-War Activists" (The Times of Trenton – August 17, 2007)
• "Anti-War Protest Misses Its Target" (The Times of Trenton – August 8, 2007)
• "Lawmakers Feeling The Heat For Their Support Of Iraq War" (The Times of Trenton – August 7, 2007)
• "Pallone, Buono Attend Anti-Bush Rally In Edison" (Edison Sentinel – June 6, 2007)
• "Bush Visits N.J., Talks About Iraq" (NJ.com – May 31, 2007)
• "Scant Seconds To Unleash Years Of Anti-War Anger" (Star-Ledger – May 31, 2007)
• "150 War Protesters Heckle President" (Home News Tribune – May 31, 2007)
• "Bush Could Raise $675,000 In Edison Visit" (CourierPostOnline – May 31, 2007)
• "Citizen Group Irked; Feelings Mixed On Bush Visit To N.J." (Asbury Park Press – May 30, 2007)
• "Bush Raises $675,000 For The NJ GOP" (Washington Post – May 30, 2007)
• "Protesters Hoot At Bush In Edison" (CourierPostOnline – May 30, 2007)
• "Democrats To Protest At President's Event" (CourierPostOnline – May 30, 2007)
• "Local Vets Protest War In Iraq" (CourierPostOnline – March 20, 2007)
• "Vet Protests Iraq War 75 Minutes After Mom's Death" (Home News Tribune – March 19, 2007)
• "Iraq War Anniversary Protested At N.J. Statehouse" (Newsday – March 19, 2007)
• "Iraq War Anniversary Protested At N.J. Statehouse" (1010 WINS – March 19, 2007)
• "Vet Protests Iraq War 75 Minutes After Mom's Death" (Asbury Park Press – March 19, 2007)
• "Vet Protests Iraq War 75 Minutes After Mom's Death" (CourierPostOnline – March 19, 2007)
• "Protesters Rally Against War" (Star-Ledger – March 19, 2007)
• "Activists Target Congress Over Iraq Troop Surge" (Press of Atlantic City – March 7, 2007)
• "Assembly Will Debate Anti-War Resolution" (CourierPostOnline – March 7, 2007)
• "Debate Set For Thursday – Assembly Measure Opposes Surge" (Asbury Park Press – March 7, 2007)
• "Anti-war Activists Announce New Campaign" (The Times of Trenton – March 6, 2007)
  

Lead Poisoning Prevention

2008

• "New Lead Paint Law Adopted For State Landlords" (Herald News – January 11, 2008)

2007

• "Assembly Panel OKs Toy Safety Bills" (The Record / NorthJersey.com – December 11, 2007)
• "Test Young Children, Experts Say" (Asbury Park Press – November 11, 2007)

2005

• "Where Children Are The Lead Detectors" (Star-Ledger – December 2, 2005)
• "Lead Poisoning In Kids Falls Sharply, But Jersey Health Experts Say Data Show Too Many Children Being Missed" (Star-Ledger – June 15, 2005)
• "Pregnant Women Offered Lead Test Kits" (NorthJersey.com – March 11, 2005)
• "Committee Advances Public Advocate Bill" (Asbury Park Press – February 8, 2005)

2004 – 2003

• "Toxic Treats: Poisoned Children, Confidential Tests and a Failure to Protect the Public Health" (OCRegister.com – April 24, 2004)
• "State Starts Lead-Paint Cleanup Fund" (Star-Ledger – January 21, 2004)
• "Lead Inspections, Cleanup Money OKd" (Philadelphia Inquirer – January 21, 2004)
• "Trenton Okays Long-Stalled Lead Paint Bill" (Star-Ledger – January 13, 2004)
• "Newark Residents Learn How To Test for Lead" (Star-Ledger – February 5, 2003)

Loan Counseling Service

2008 – 2005

• "Ethnic Savings Clubs Just The Ticket" (Herald News – July 17, 2008)
• "Mortgage Crisis — Someone to Speak for Borrowers in Trouble" (New York Times – February 17, 2008)
• "Examining How To Help Subprime Victims" (The Times of Trenton – April 20, 2007)
• "Help Offered For First-Time Home Buyers" (Courier-Post – December 11, 2005)

Minimum Wage

2006 – 2004

• "Coalition: Raise Minimum Wage" (Courier-Post – July 2, 2008)
• "Minimum Wage Rises" (NJBIZ – October 9, 2006)
• "Codey OKs Hike In Minimum Wage" (Star-Ledger – April 13, 2005)
• "Minimum Wage Increase Clears Senate" (NorthJersey.com – February 15 2005)
• "Legislation To Raise Minimum Wage Advances" (Newsday – February 14, 2005)
• "State Dems Criticize Bush's Benefits Plan" (Today's Sunbeam – February 15, 2005)
• "Wage Hike Clears Hurdle" (Today's Sunbeam – January 25, 2005)
• "Debating A Wage That Makes No Ends Meet" (Star-Ledger – January 9, 2005)
• "Rents In Jersey Continue To Soar" (Star-Ledger – January 7, 2005)
• "Wage Hike Proposal Expected" (The Times of Trenton – January 7, 2005)
• "N.J. May Hike Minimum Wage" (The Times of Trenton – December 9, 2004)

NJCA Oil Group

2008

• "'I'd Rather Give Up Food' Than Borrow For Heat Bill" (Jersey Journal – December 26, 2008)
• "N.J. Will Help With Home Heating Costs" (Star-Ledger – December 21, 2008)
• "Oil Group Promises Lower Prices For Members" (Patriot – November 6, 2008)
• "Home Heating Aid Backed By Corzine" (Star-Ledger – October 31, 2008)
• "Shop Around To Save On Heat" (The Record / NorthJersey.com – October 11, 2008)
• "Cold Comfort" (Asbury Park Press – October 12, 2008)</