Democratic Candidate Cory Booker won NJ Speical Election by 10 points Booker: 54.6% Lonegan: 44.4% According to: Politico
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U.S. and Iran Working Towards Diplomacy
For the first time in over 30 years, the leaders of two countries; the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran, have spoken. President Barack Obama and President Hassan Rouhani, have broken the deafening silence which has been the trademark of the relationship with a phone call, according to NPR.com. Such steps forward has many spectators asking the same the question: is this a fresh start for the countries?
Christie and Buono Step into the Ring for their First Gubernatorial Debate
Christie in the Lead; Buono Looks to Gain Ground Before Election on Nov. 5
According to the latest Quinnipiac University poll, Republican Governor Chris Christie has 62 percent of the votes over his Democrat opponent, Barbara Buono. Not even the debate on Tuesday, October 8, was able to change much of the direction in which the polls were going.
Former President Jimmy Carter Hosts the 30th Annual “Carter Work Project”
MU Community Volunteers in Helping Hurricane Sandy Victims in Union Beach
Former President Jimmy Carter and his wife Rosalynn showed their humanitarian efforts in Union Beach during a joint effort with Habitat for Humanity and the 30th annual Carter Work Project, to help build and repair homes ravaged by Superstorm Sandy almost one year ago.
New Jersey State Superior Court Rules in Favor of Same-Sex Marriage Starting Oct. 21
The Superior Court of New Jersey, located in Mercer County, made a “historic” decision in the case, Garden State Equality v. Dow where Head Judge Mary Jacobson ordered state officials to begin officiating same-sex marriages as of Oct. 21, 2013.
Booker in the Lead of New Jersey Special Election
Only one week remains until the people of New Jersey head to the polls on Wednesday, Oct. 16 for a special election, to select the state’s next U.S. Senator, filling the seat left vacant by the death of former Senator Frank Lautenberg.
“Essential” Government Employees Being Paid During Government Shutdown
As the shutdown of our government continues, now on its ninth day since congress failed to pass a budget on September 1st, 2013. Eight-hundred thousand federal workers have been furloughed, and the economic repercussions are still unknown, mostly depending on how long this shutdown lasts.
What Are the Effects of the Government Shutdown?
Many Services Offered by the Federal Government Will Not Be Reinstated Until Deal is Made
Dr. Aditi Dey Visits University from India
Dey Will be Guest Lecturer in Politics in India Classes at Undergraduate and Graduate Level
How Will Obamacare Affect Students?
The Affordable Health Care law, better known as Obamacare, will require everyone in America to have health care coverage or be faced with a fine by Jan. 1, 2014. The enrollment process for Obamacare will be provided on Oct. 2 until Mar. 31, 2014.