For Release:  January 31, 2002    Contact: Jody Graichen

BLEE BILL DESIGNATING ‘MINORITY HEALTH MONTH’ WINS RELEASE

Legislation sponsored by Assemblyman Frank Blee that would designate the month of September in each year as "Minority Health Month" was released today by the Assembly Health and Human Services Committee.

"Studies have proven that for decades, minorities have suffered higher death rates than caucasians," said Blee, R-Atlantic. "It is my hope that designating September as ‘Minority Health Month’ would heighten our awareness of the need for more sophisticated medical research regarding minority health issues in New Jersey and the nation.

"Obviously people of different ethnic backgrounds in varying geographic areas are affected by unique ailments and diseases. Through research, documentation and education, New Jersey can take the lead on enhancing awareness among the minority population of specific diseases that affect them.

"Research proves there is an ever widening gap between African Americans and others in the incidences of asthma, diabetes, obesity, maternal mortality, fetal alcohol syndrome, major infectious diseases and several forms of cancer. We must work to close this gap and I believe my legislation would help make that possible," Blee added.

The measure, AJR-17, was released by a committee vote of 7-0 and now heads to the full Assembly for consideration.

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For Release:  January 31, 2002    Contact: Jody Graichen

ASSELTA GRILLS TOURISM COMMITTEE ON NEED FOR NEW JERSEY TOURISM COMMISSION

In an effort to increase revenue and create new jobs in the state, Assemblyman Nicholas Asselta introduced legislation today that would create the New Jersey Travel and Tourism Commission.

"Because thousands of tourists visit New Jersey every year, we need a commission that will evaluate the best methods of reaching out to these visitors and promoting our state. Increasing tourism in New Jersey will create new jobs and increase revenue," said Asselta, R-Cape May, Atlantic, Cumberland. "The commission also would be charged with studying tourists’ reactions to the events of September 11^th.

"Since the moment New York City and Washington D.C. were attacked, Americans have been hesitant to travel by plane. It would be the duty of this new commission to evaluate ways for tourists to take advantage of the numerous ‘day trip’ opportunities New Jersey has to offer," Asselta added.

The New Jersey Travel and Tourism Commission would exist in the Executive Branch of government. The Commissioner would be a cabinet level officer.

"Having lived in South Jersey all my life, I have seen firsthand how crucial the tourism industry is to Atlantic City and other shore communities, but New Jersey as a whole has much more to offer," Asselta said. "So many people visit New Jersey because we have beautiful beaches in the summer and numerous family ski resorts in the northern region in the winter. When you also consider that we are located between two major cities, it is easy to understand why New Jersey is a national leader in tourism.

"New Jersey enjoys a multi-billion dollar tourism industry that we ought not take for granted," Asselta said. "This commission would have the responsibility of developing new and innovative ways to promote our state across the country. It is an investment that is surely worth making."

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For Release:  January 31, 2002    Contact: Assembly Republican Press Office

ASSEMBLY REPUBLICAN CAUCUS FILLS KEY LEADERSHIP POSITIONS

Assembly Republican Leader Paul DiGaetano today announced that the Assembly Republican caucus elected five of its members to key leadership positions for the current legislative session.

The new Republican leadership team is as follows:

Frank Blee, R-Atlantic -- Republican Whip

Christopher "Kip" Bateman, R-Somerset, Morris -- Assistant Whip

Fran Bodine, R-Burlington -- Assistant Whip

David Wolfe, R-Monmouth, Ocean -- Assistant Republican Leader

Peter Biondi, R-Somerset, Morris -- Assistant Republican Leader

DiGaetano, R-Essex, Bergen, Passaic was elected Republican Leader in January. Assemblyman Alex DeCroce, R-Morris Passaic, was elected Conference Leader at that time as well.

"This is a solid, experienced and well balanced leadership team that is represented by legislators from all regions of the state," DiGaetano said. "We will be working together to craft a legislative agenda that we will pursue aggressively and take directly to New Jersey citizens.

"We have a leadership team that has an in-depth knowledge and understanding of both the legislative and political process in Trenton," DiGaetano added. "It’s a leadership team what will serve our caucus well in the coming years."

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For Release:  January 30, 2002    Contact: Assembly Republican Office

GARRETT AND PENNACCHIO CONDEMN EXCLUSION OFHISTORICAL FIGURES FROM STATE HISTORY STANDARDS

Assemblymen Scott Garrett and Joseph Pennacchio, today condemned the proposal by the New Jersey Division of Academic and Career Standards which excludes such historical figures as George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Ben Franklin from the state=s history standards.

The Department of Education=s current proposal for New Jersey=s school history standards would not only exclude references to Washington, Jefferson and Franklin, but would replace the word Awar@ with Aconflict@ and would remove references to the inhumane treatment of American soldiers during the wars of the past century.

AI think most parents in New Jersey expect that their children will learn historical facts in their history classes - not politically correct rhetoric,@ Garrett, R-Sussex, Morris, and Hunterdon said. AWhen independent observers like the Fordham Foundation say that our state=s standards represent >a historical irresponsibility,= I think it might be time to take second look at what we are teaching our children.@

The proposed standards have been condemned by numerous educators including those who review state education standards for the Thomas B. Fordham Foundation in Washington.

AWe want our children to learn the facts about our nation=s history, not a watered down version of reality,@ Pennacchio, R-Morris, Passaic said. AOmitting some of the most significant figures in the founding of this nation from New Jersey=s history standards, is a disservice to the children we are responsible for educating.@

Garrett, who serves on the Assembly Education Committee, said that the exclusion of George Washington is particularly troubling because of the important role he played in many Revolutionary War events in New Jersey including the battles of Trenton and Princeton. There are, in fact, six Washington Townships in the state and several other towns bearing his name.

AWhether it be service in the Revolutionary War or participation in the Constitutional Convention, Washington, Jefferson, and Franklin all made great contributions to the founding of this nation. Unfortunately, to many of our children these men are just faces on money,@ Pennacchio said. AIt would be tragic if our children did not learn about the true accomplishments of these patriots.@

Both Garrett and Pennacchio said they will explore whatever options may be available to the Legislature to ensure that New Jersey students are receiving an adequate lesson in our nation=s history.

For Release:  January 23, 2002    Contact:  Assembly Republican Office

HECK BILL PROVIDES FUNDING FOR PUBLIC PARK PROJECT AT GRAND COVE MARINA SITE

Legislation sponsored last session by Assemblywoman Rose Heck, R-Bergen, will provide the $500,000 needed by Edgewater Borough to acquire the Grand Cove Marina and develop it into a multi-use public park, education center and marina.

The $500,000 in state funding for this project was part of a bill, A-3941, that appropriated $10.8 million for local government open space acquisition and park development projects throughout the state of New Jersey. That bill, passed by the Assembly on January 7, was signed into law on January 8.

AIt is important that we preserve open space in this densely populated region so that our children and grandchildren can continue to enjoy a waterfront that serves as the cultural heart of this community,@ Heck said. AAs one of the last undeveloped waterfront properties along the Hudson River, this project will also preserve one of the few remaining unobstructed views of the New York skyline.@

Heck said that the project will also provide access for visitors to the Statue of Liberty, Battery Park, Ellis Island and the Hudson River Walkway. Preliminary plans provided by Edgewater Borough officials call for a public boat launch, fishing piers, an amphitheater, picnic tables and a walkway.

In addition to providing funding for the Grand Cove Marina project, the measure has also provided funding for approved park development projects in Atlantic, Cape May, Monmouth, Ocean and Warren counties. The measure will allocate the funding for these projects from various Green Acres bond funds.

AFuture generations of residents need to understand why New Jersey is known as AThe Garden State,@ said Heck. AAdditional open space acquisition and park development would ensure that land is maintained and preserved, thus enriching our environment and allowing families the opportunity to visit untouched reserves throughout the state.@

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For Release:  January 18, 2002    Contact:  Chuck Leitgeb

DiGAETANO: "McGREEVEY’S FLIP-FLOP ON TAXES IS DEJA VU ALL OVER AGAIN"

Assembly Republican Leader Paul DiGaetano said Governor McGreevey’s "new position on taxes" is -- as Yankee catcher Yogi Berra would say -- deja vu all over again.

For Release:  January 18, 2002    Contact:  Chuck Leitgeb

GREGG SAYS McGREEVEY’S FIRST WEEK IN OFFICE HAS BEEN THE START OF A RECIPE FOR ECONOMIC DISASTER

Assemblyman Guy R. Gregg today said Governor Jim McGreevey’s executive order to implement Project Labor Agreements, coupled with recent talk about possible business tax increases and cuts in property tax relief for working families, is producing a recipe for economic disaster.

Gregg warned that New Jersey’s fragile economy could be severely damaged by tax increases and continued anti-business actions by the Governor and the Legislature.

"The events of September 11th clearly rocked the foundations of New Jersey’s economy and created an air of uncertainly for many businesses, entrepreneurs and citizens," said Gregg, R-Sussex, Hunterdon, Morris. "The last thing we need now is a chief executive who is charting an economic course that will hurt businesses, working men and women and taxpayers."

Gregg said the executive order implementing Project Labor Agreements will drive up the cost of public construction projects.

"The Governor’s executive order was a belated Christmas present to the big labor unions that helped him get elected," Gregg said. "Unfortunately this gift to the labor unions comes at the expense of non-union construction workers, who will be shut out from winning public construction projects, and taxpayers who will be forced to pay higher taxes to fund the increased cost of these projects.

"Governor McGreevey’s decision to side with Goliath (big labor unions) against David (small independent contractors) will hurt many talented and skilled non-union workers who are trying to make a living," Gregg said. "If the Governor’s goal is to wipe out small construction firms, this executive order will help him do just that."

Gregg also warned that business tax hikes and cuts in the state’s property tax relief program would only further damage the state’s economy.

"Taking money out of the pockets of working families ought to be the last option on the table when all else has failed," Gregg stated. "In this case, cuts in the NJSAVER program seem to be at the top of the list rather than the bottom.

"Similarly, increasing business taxes at a time when our economy is struggling would be economic euthanasia," Gregg stated. "It seems the Governor is following the Kevorkian economic model."

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For Release:  January 8, 2002    Contact:  Assembly Republican Press Office

Legislation sponsored by Assemblyman Steve Corodemus that would prohibit taking menhaden by factory ships for fish meal reduction was signed into law this past weekend by Acting-Governor Donald DiFrancesco . The measure, A-3512, would prohibit taking the fish by factory ships from coastal waters including the Delaware, Great, Raritan and Sandy Hook bays.

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For Release:  January 8, 2002    Contact:  Debbie Frank

BLEE BILL CREATING HEPATITIS C AWARENESS CAMPAIGN SIGNED INTO LAW

The new law will require the Commissioner of Health and Senior Services to implement a hepatitis C education, prevention and screening program and create an advisory board to assist with the operation of the program.

Hepatitis C is largely a symptomless, blood-borne virus that slowly attacks the liver and causes diseases such as cirrhosis and cancer of the liver. Currently, there is no vaccine for the disease.

In addition, the law will require the commissioner to develop and implement the following:

public education and outreach to raise awareness of hepatitis C among high risk individuals, police officers, firefighters, corrections officers, emergency response personnel and other high risk groups;

measures to promote awareness about the availability of screening, prevention and treatment services among high risk populations;

measures to prevent further transmission of the disease; and

a collaborative effort with the Department of Corrections to identify hepatitis C-positive inmates who are likely to be released within a one-year period.

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For Release:  January 8, 2002    Contact:  Jody Graichen

BAGGER BILL AIDING ‘TOBACCO MASTER SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT’ SIGNED INTO LAW

Legislation sponsored by Assemblyman Richard H. Bagger aimed at facilitating the Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement was signed into law yesterday by the Governor.

The new law will permit the Attorney General to inspect certain tax records related to tobacco sales in order to better manage the Master Settlement Agreement.

The 1998 agreement was between 46 states, four territories, the District of Columbia and five major tobacco companies.

"The goal of this new law is to make the application of the Master Settlement Agreement easier for all parties involved," said Bagger, R- Union, Somerset, Morris, Middlesex. "Inspecting tax records related to tobacco sales will help new businesses that were not involved in the settlement avoid potential problems."

Under the Agreement the companies involved agreed to the following: changing their advertising and marketing strategies from targeting young people and using cartoon characters, making significant payments to the states, funding a national foundation committed to public health, and discontinuing the lobbying of state and local officials on certain issues, such as vending machines and proof of age laws.

The new law will also require tobacco manufacturers selling cigarettes in New Jersey to either become a participating manufacturer under the Master Settlement Agreement and perform its financial obligations, or make payments into an escrow account.

"Under previous law, contributions from non-participating manufacturers were designed to prevent them from gaining a pricing advantage over the manufacturers who entered into the agreement.

"The new law will allow the Attorney General’s Office to monitor the annual market share of non-participating tobacco manufacturers which will help protect New Jersey’s share of the Master Settlement Agreement against claims from the participating manufacturers," Bagger added.

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For Release:  January 8, 2002    Contact:  Assembly Republican Press Office

THOMPSON BILL ENTERING NEW JERSEY INTO NURSE MULTISTATE COMPACT SIGNED INTO LAW

Legislation sponsored by Assemblyman Sam Thompson that will enter New Jersey into the Nurse Multistate Licensure Compact (NMLC) was signed into law yesterday by the Governor.

For Release:  January 8, 2002    Contact:  Assembly Republican Press Office

ARNONE BILL GIVING MUNICIPAL RELIEF SIGNED INTO LAW

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For Release:  January 8, 2002    Contact:  Debbie Frank

FELICE BILL PROVIDING ANNUAL FUNDING FOR INFANTILE AUTISM RESEARCH
NOW LAW

"The Governor’s Council on Infantile Autism has proven an invaluable tool in the research and treatment of this serious disorder," said Felice, R-Bergen, Passaic. "This new law will ensure sufficient funding is appropriated to enable the council to continue its important work."

Infantile autism and autism spectrum disorders, which manifest in young children before the age of two, are biologically based disorders which cause severe impairments in language and communication skills.

"Infantile autism, although more prevalent than cystic fibrosis or Down’s syndrome, has historically received only a fraction of the total funding allocated for biomedical research," said Felice. "In fact, studies show that 1 in every 500 children are born with this disease.

"By providing annual funding, this measure recognizes the importance of studying this disorder, which has devastating effects on the lives of afflicted children and their families," Felice said.

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For Release:  January 8, 2002    Contact:  Assembly Republican Press Office

BAGGER BILL FUNDING EXTRA COSTS FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION STUDENTS NOW LAW

"The previous system was arbitrary and unfair," said Bagger, R-Union, Somerset, Morris, Middlesex. "School districts would have to apply to the department which considers applications on a case by case basis. The department often would grant these requests.

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For Release:  January 7, 2002    Contact:  Edward Rumen

AZZOLINA-DiGAETANO BILL GRANTING SCHOLARSHIPS TO VICTIMS’ KIN ADVANCES

Legislation sponsored by Assemblyman Joseph Azzolina and Majority Leader Paul DiGaetano that would provide state-paid scholarships to the children and spouses of New Jersey victims of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks was approved today by the Assembly.

The Assembly voted 74-0-1 to concur with Senate amendments to the bill.

The New Jersey victims include those killed in the airplane hijackings of American Airlines flights 11 and 17 and United Airlines flights 93 and 175 out of Newark and Boston airports, which resulted in fatal crashes at the World Trade Center in New York City, the Pentagon outside Washington, D.C., and in a field in Somerset County, Pennsylvania.

"I believe these innocent victims died in a military action, in an act of war against America," said Azzolina, R-Middlesex, Monmouth. "I feel strongly that we in New Jersey have a moral obligation to help these families.

"The least we can do is ensure that the New Jersey victims’ children are able to receive a proper education beyond high school," said Azzolina, a retired Navy captain who served during World War II, the Korean War and the Lebanon crisis in the early 1980s.

"Many New Jersey families lost their household’s sole breadwinner," said DiGaetano, R-Essex, Bergen, Passaic. "The financial ramifications have been devastating for some families as they struggle to make ends meet.

"Providing scholarships for survivors’ children and spouses is an effort on New Jersey’s part to extend our neighbors a helping hand," DiGaetano said. "Knowing the scholarships are available will help these grieving families plan their futures with some certainty and peace of mind."

Under the bill, the children and spouses of the New Jersey victims would be eligible for a college scholarship to any public institution of higher education in the state. If the eligible recipient chooses to attend independent institutions, such as Princeton or Monmouth universities, the recipient would qualify for a scholarship equal to the amount charged at a public higher education institution.

Eligibility for the program would be limited to a period of eight years following graduation from high school. Spouses would have eight years from the effective date of the bill.

The measure would require the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority, within one year of the bill’s effective date, to conduct an analysis to determine the number of eligible scholarship recipients and submit an estimated total program cost to the governor and the Legislature. Every five years after the initial report, the authority would be required to reevaluate and report on its updated cost estimate. The Assembly amended the bill to:

-- establish a New Jersey World Trade Center Scholarship Fund to be administered by an 11-member board consisting of the State Treasurer and 10 public members, seven of whom are persons who were directly affected by the terrorist attacks;

-- direct the board to award scholarships from the fund to eligible candidates based on criteria for the determination for eligibility as established by the board. It also would develop procedures for determining the amount of scholarship awards, based on financial need of the applicant and the resources available to meet the applicant's educational costs;

-- require the board to report to the Governor and Legislature annually on the performance of its duties and allow it to solicit and raise private funds to finance the program; and

-- appropriate $250,000 from the General Fund for the New Jersey World Trade Center Scholarship Fund to effectuate the provisions of the bill.

The measure, which was merged with identical Senate legislation, now heads to the Governor for consideration.

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For Release:  January 7, 2002    Contact:  Edward Rumen

DeCROCE-ZECKER BILL AUTHORIZING DIGITIZED MOTOR VEHICLE LICENSES APPROVED BY ASSEMBLY

Legislation sponsored by Assemblymen Alex DeCroce and Gerald Zecker that would authorize the New Jersey Division of Motor Vehicles to issue new high-technology driver’s licenses was approved today by the General Assembly.

The measure, a committee substitute for A-3955, would allow the state to issue plastic cards which would contain a digitized color photograph and signature of the driver along with additional information. The licenses would be good for a 4-year period. Current law provides for a 10-year license.

"It was reported by authorities that at least two of the terrorists involved in the September 11 bombings of the World Trade Center had illegally obtained New Jersey driver’s licenses," said DeCroce, R-Morris, Essex, Passaic. "We must make it more difficult to fraudulently obtain or alter a New Jersey driver’s license."

The new license would be a more modern version of the standard driver’s license issued to all New Jersey motorists. Information about the licensee and the driver’s DMV record could be imbedded in a bar code, magnetic strip or database. The legislation would allow a fee of $6 to be charged for a digitized picture for each license, duplicate or renewal and would establish an $18 fee for the basic driver’s license. All drivers would be required to pay those fees.

The measure also would appropriate $1.5 million to implement the changes and would establish a "Secure Driver’s License Fund" to receive fees collected for the digitized pictures.

"My legislation would crack down on licenses issued to non-citizens," said DeCroce, chairman of the Transportation Committee. "It would change existing law and would set a time limit on the license to equal the expiration date of the non-citizen’s visa for legally being in the United States. Non-citizens with less than a year remaining on their visas would not be allowed to obtain a New Jersey driver’s license."

"The new driver’s license also will be less vulnerable to tampering by unauthorized sources. For example, the material used for the manufacture of the card will be a product not available to the general public," Zecker added.

For Release:  January 7, 2002    Contact:  Jody Graichen

AZZOLINA-DiGAETANO BILL AIDING FAMILIES OF TERRORIST ATTACKS
APPROVED BY ASSEMBLY

Legislation sponsored by Assemblyman Joseph Azzolina and Assembly Majority Leader Paul DiGaetano that would provide financial assistance to the children and spouses of the victims of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 was approved today by the General Assembly.

The measure, A-4067, would give financial assistance for college costs.

"Our measure would help the many families devastated by the terrorist attacks by relieving the financial stresses that come with college tuition," said Azzolina, R-Middlesex, Monmouth. "The parents of these children gave the ultimate sacrifice to their country, and their children justly deserve this help for a successful future."

Azzolina also said children and spouses who receive tuition assistance may also apply to the New Jersey World Trade Center Scholarship Fund.

"Under this bill, any child or spouse of an individual killed in the terrorist attacks on September 11 would be eligible for a scholarship to any public college or university in New Jersey," said DiGaetano, R-Bergen, Essex, Passaic. "So soon after the attacks, the last thing on anyone’s mind should be the financial strain putting their child through college. This measure would allow families time to heal while also providing a chance for advanced education."

The measure was approved by a vote of 72-0-2 and now heads to the Senate for consideration.

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For Release:  January 7, 2002    Contact:  Assembly Majority Press Office

BAGGER BILL PROVIDING $2.5 MILLION FOR DELAWARE RIVER DREDGING
PROJECT ADVANCES

Legislation sponsored by Assemblyman Richard H. Bagger that would appropriate $2.5 million for the proper disposal of Delaware River dredge spoils was approved today by the General Assembly.

The funding would be made available through the "1996 Dredging and Containment Facility Fund." Under an interstate agreement, newly dredged materials from the Camden/Philadelphia area would be used to fill and remediate an abandoned coal mine in Pennsylvania.

"The Delaware River must be dredged for the economic future of the region," said Bagger, R-Union, Somerset, Morris, Middlesex. "The Delaware is a vital shipping route. However, the water’s current depth is creating an impasse to many industrial tankers and cargo ships. The lifeline for many waterfront businesses and distribution centers has been cut off due to a shift in river sediment.

"My legislation would provide the funding necessary for an alternative dredged materials site in Pennsylvania," added Bagger.

The measure, A-3733, which was merged with identical Senate legislation, was approved by a vote of

75-0-2 and now heads back to the Senate for concurrence with Assembly amendments.

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For Release:  January 7, 2002    Contact: Jody Graichen

BAGGER BILL BENEFITTING PEDIATRIC REHABILITATION HOSPITALS
APPROVED BY ASSEMBLY

The bill, A-3924, provides that the state’s pediatric rehabilitation hospitals would be reimbursed according to a prospective per diem rate by the State Medicaid program for Medicaid fee-for-service recipients, rather than on the basis of an amount per discharge with certain cost limits.

According to the bill, the state’s pediatric rehabilitation hospitals would not be subject to "close proximity" requirements. This provision would allow pediatric rehabilitation hospitals to establish outpatient facilities in locations throughout the state where there is a need for such facilities.

The measure, which was merged with identical Senate legislation, was approved by a vote of 76-0. It now heads to the Governor for consideration.

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For Release:  January 7, 2002    Contact: Edward Rumen

BODINE MEASURE CREATING DRIVING DISTRACTIONS TASK FORCE ADVANCES

Legislation sponsored by Assemblyman Francis L. Bodine that would authorize the creation of a driving distractions task force was approved today by the Assembly.

The measure, AJR-37, would establish a 21-member "Task Force on Driver Distractions and Highway Safety" to study and make recommendations concerning the issue of highway safety and driver distractions, including the use of cell phones, and other communication devices along with fatigue, personal grooming, food, beverages and unsecured pets.

After a one-year study period, the task force would report its findings back to the Legislature with recommendations for possible legislation that would help improve traffic safety and driver concentration.

"Technology has improved faster than our highway system," said Bodine, R-Burlington, Atlantic, Camden. "Cell phones, pagers and high-tech audio systems are commonly found in automobiles today. We need to know what affect these devices and other technological changes have on the ability of a driver to safely navigate a moving vehicle down a roadway."

The bill, AJR-37, was also sponsored by the late Assemblyman Alan Augustine, R-Middlesex, Morris, Somerset, Union.

The measure was merged with identical Senate legislation and was approved by a vote of 75-0. It now heads back to the Senate for concurrence with Assembly amendments.

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For Release:  January 7, 2002    Contact:  Chuck Leitgeb

GEIST POST-CONVICTION DNA TESTING BILL APPROVED BY ASSEMBLY

BLEE-LANCE BILL CREATING COMMISSION FOR GIFTED STUDENTS WINS ASSEMBLY APPROVAL

FARRAGHER BILL CREATING NJ TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY FUND APPROVED BY ASSEMBLY

DECROCE-FELICE BILL RECOGNIZING 100 YEARS OF FLIGHT IN NEW JERSEY APPROVED BY ASSEMBLY

COLLINS-SMITH BILL TO AIDNEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION RELEASED

ASSELTA MEASURE TO INCREASE PUBLIC PENSION FOR WAR VETERANS APPROVED BY ASSEMBLY

AZZOLINA-ASSELTA MEASURE CLARIFYING MILITARY LEAVE RULES FOR PUBLIC WORKERS ADVANCES

ASSEMBLY APPROVES DiGAETANO- ARNONE-HOLZAPFEL ANTI-TERRORISM BILL