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A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, May 29, 2014 Page 3 Peyton's Peek at the Week In Politics By Paul Peyton of The Leader/Times Christie to Reappoint Rabner lenged by Mike Assad in the GOP As Supreme Court Chief Justice Primary. On the Democratic side, Governor Chris Christie has an- William J. Hughes, a former federal nounced that he will re-nominate prosecutor and son of former New Stuart Rabner as chief justice of the Jersey Rep. William J. Hughes, and state Supreme Court, The Star-Led- David H. Cole are battling for their ger has reported. The Chief Justice party’s nomination. would receive tenure and serve to the In the third district (Burlington and age of 70 in 2030, the state’s manda- Ocean), where former Philadelphia tory age for judges to retire. He has Eagle Rep. Jon Runyan (R) is not Courtesy of Brian Horton been chief justice since 2007 when seeking reelection after only four PATRIOTIC MUSIC...The Westfield Community Band performs patriotic music he was appointed by former gover- years in Congress, Republicans Steve during their third annual Memorial Day weekend concert Sunday night at the Horace Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times nor Jon Corzine. Lonegan, the party’s U.S. Senate can- Fanwood Train Station. A WESTFIELD TRADITION...Jack Panosh, Westfield Bell Master and town The Ledger reported that per a deal didate last year, former Randolph clock curator, diplays the Westfield Town Bell during the town’s Memorial Day with state Senate President Stephen mayor Tom McArthur, and Bruce Parade. Sweeney (D-3rd, Gloucester), the Todd are battling for the right to be on Governor will be able nominate state the November ballot. Democrats Holt Opposed to Bill Over Superior Court Judge Lee Solomon, Aimee Balgard and Howard Lance Responds to New VA 59, a Republican who previously Kleinhendler are seeking to be their served as president of the Board of party’s nominee. Surveillance of Americans Public Utilities (BPU) in the Christie The fifth district (Bergen, Passaic, WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. ing intelligence and enforcement Allegations of Misconduct Administration. Sussex, and Warren) has a two-way Rep. Rush Holt (D-12th), the officers focused on real threats, not Unions Promise to Fight Democrat race between Roy Cho and former chairman of the House Se- on vague suspicions or wild-goose WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. ter in Bernards Township, Somerset Christie Pension Cuts Diane Sare as they seek to take on lect Intelligence Oversight Panel, chases. A decade ago, there was a Leonard Lance (R-7th) released the County. “The VA must come clean Public sector and teacher unions, conservative GOP Rep. Scott Garrett last week spoke on the House floor major change in the relationship following statement regarding re- and immediately address the sys- along with Democratic state legisla- (R). In the Seventh District in opposition to H.R. 3361, known between Americans and their gov- ports that at least 26 Veterans’ Af- temic problems plaguing our veter- tors, went on the attack last week (Hunterdon, Morris, Somerset, as the USA Freedom Act, which he ernment. This bill does not correct fairs facilities are under investiga- ans’ health care system.” over Governor Chris Christie’s pen- Union, and Warren), Rep. Leonard described in a press release as a it.” tion over allegations of manipu- A spokeswoman for the Office of sion fund cuts. The New Jersey Edu- Lance (R) is being opposed for the flawed bill that fails to prevent Rep. Holt has introduced the Sur- lated waiting times and other is- Inspector General at the Veterans cation Association, the state’s teacher third time by businessman David mass surveillance of American citi- veillance State Repeal Act, legis- sues, according to the agency’s Affairs Department said union, has promised legal action, ac- Larsen. The winner will face Clinton zens. lation that would repeal the legal Office of Inspector General: lastTuesday that the number of VA cording to The Nation. Mayor Janice Kovach. “This legislation still allows the authority that enables warrantless “The recent allegations of pre- facilities under investigation has The Governor, a Republican, is- There are also Primary races in the government to collect everything they surveillance of innocent Ameri- ventable veteran deaths due to de- increased to 26 since reports of sued an executive order May 20 cut- 10th, 11th and 12th districts. In the want against Americans – to treat cans. lays in treatment and falsifying ap- fraudulent records – including se- ting the state’s contribution to the 10th (Essex, Hudson, Union and Americans as suspects first and citi- Mr. Holt represents the 12th Congres- pointment records in Phoenix, Ariz. cret lists – covered up allegedly public pension fund by $900 million Camden), Rep. Donald M. Payne, Jr. zens second. It still allows decisions sional District, which includes part of and at least 26 other facilities are deadly waiting periods for veterans in order to plug a sudden shortfall in (D) faces token challenges from about whom to target, and how ag- Scotch Plains, all of Fanwood and alarming and outrageous,” said Rep. at the Phoenix VA hospital last this year’s budget. In addition, he is Aaron Fraser, Robert Louis gressively to go after acquaintances Plainfield in Union County as well as Lance, who represents Lyons Vet- month. calling for a billion- and-half-dollar Troussaint, and Curtis Alphonzo of acquaintances of targets, to be parts of Mercer and Somerset Counties. erans Administration Medical Cen- By a vote of 390-33 on May 21, cut next year, a cut, however, that Vaughn, III. Yolanda Dentley is the made by mid-level employees, not the U.S. House passed H.R. 4031 would need the Democratic-con- lone Republican in the race. federal judges. the “Department of Veterans Af- trolled Legislature’s approval. In the 11th (Essex, Morris, Passaic “Most important, the fundamen- fairs Management Accountability Congressional Primary Battles and Sussex), Rep. Rodney tal decisions under this will be made Act” — legislation co-sponsored Set Around State on Tuesday Frelinghuysen (R) faces a challenge from by a weak, inferior standard that by Rep. Lance — that would give New Jersey voters will decide Pri- Rick Van Glahn, an ordained Deacon in does not reach probable cause, so the VA secretary greater authority mary Election races this Tuesday, the Catholic Church. Running for the that the government can spy on to fire or demote senior executives June 3, in eight of New Jersey’s 12 opportunity to face him in November people based on weak suspicions responsible for patient care prob- Congressional districts. are Democrats Lee Anne Brogowski, and not on legally established prob- lems and widespread mismanage- In the first district (Burlington, Mark Dunec, and Brian Murphy. able cause. ment within VA facilities and pro- Camden, and Gloucester) where Rep. There is a four-candidate race in “Now, my friends say, ‘Don’t let grams across the country. Three of Rob Andrews (D) resigned in Febru- the Democratic Primary in the 12th the perfect be the enemy of the good.’ members of the New Jersey Con- ary after 23 years in office, Demo- District, which includes Fanwood, The perfect? How could anyone here gressional delegation, including crats, State Senator Donald Norcross Plainfield and most of Scotch Plains, vote for legislation that doesn’t up- Rep. Rush Holt (D-12th), voted (D-5th, Camden), the favorite in the where Senator Linda Greenstein (D- hold the constitutional standard of against the legislation with the other race, Frank Broomell, Jr. and Frank 14th, Middlesex), Assemblywoman probable cause? nine, including Rep. Lance, voting W. Minor are running for the seat as Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-15th, “Probable cause has been well- yes. are Republicans Garry W. Cobb, Mercer), Assemblyman Upendra established in law for two centuries “Our veterans deserve the high- Claire H. Gustafson, Lee Lucas, and Chivulula (D-17th, Somerset), and to keep Americans secure by keep- est quality medical care and most Gerard McManus. Princeton University scientist Andrew efficient delivery of benefits pos- In the second district (Atlantic, Zwicker are seeking to replace retir- See it all on the Web! sible. This legislation will help en- Burlington, Cape May, Cumberland, ing Rep. Rush Holt (D). The winner Paul Lachenauer for The Westfield Leader and The Times sure this by giving VA’s Secretary Gloucester, Ocean, and Salem), Rep. will face Republican Alieta Eck, a REMEMBERING OUR VETS...Cranford Committeeman Thomas Hannen, Jr. the tools to hold failed executives Frank Lobiondo (R) is being chal- medical doctor. www.goleader.com enjoys the Memorial Day festivities at Memorial Park. accountable,” Mr. Lance concluded. More physicians to meet your needs. Summit Medical Group is pleased to welcome Nita R. 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