Act now to stay in open space race
      Voters have repeatedly raised their own taxes to preserve the state's dwindling open spaces and natural lands. But New Jersey is now in danger of running out of preservation funding for the first time in decades. The Legislature must act before mid-August to place an open space ballot question bef...
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Medicare improvements act not perfect remedy, but it's a start
      I recently attended an event at the AARP New Jersey State Office regarding the recent passage of the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act. All 15 New Jersey delegates voted in favor of the bill, which will help America's seniors, doctors and taxpayers. Rep. Frank Pallone (D-6) and...
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'Ironman' and his wife inspire, encourage others
      This letter is in reference to the article about Dan and Amy Fishman and Dan's Ironman status ("He … Is … Ironman, After 12 ½ Painful Hours," Suburban, July 31). The Fishmans are inspirational. I graduated from high school with Dan and have known Amy for a few years.
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