Passage of Mental Health Parity Act lauded
      Iam sure most of you have been paying very close attention to what's been happening with our economy. I am also sure that you were riveted, as I was, when the very contentious economic bailout package that started out as a 2 1/2-page proposal had ballooned to about 450 pages.
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Veterans thanked for blood, sweat and tears
      Dear Veterans: Thank you for all you have done for our country. Without the blood, sweat and tears you put into a war, who knows if we would be living in a free country. All of your efforts, both in and out of war, are greatly appreciated.
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Student thanks veterans for risking lives for country
      To Veterans: Thank you for risking your life to protect our country. Throughout time, America has cheered you on, and we always will. You will always be a hero in my eyes, and in the eyes of America. Ariel Nunez Mrs.
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Sabella Park a waste of taxpayers' money
      Iwant to follow up on Ruth Berk's recent letter ("Hefty price tag for a beautiful park," Oct. 30). Her financial analysis is quite interesting: spending over $2 million of taxpayer money to save $11,300 per year. Simple math says we'll break even in 180 years; actually, it's probably well over 25...
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Passing bill HR 6727 will help taxpayers, charities
      The current economic crisis has hit everyone hard. With most Americans cutting back on spending, car sales and donations to charities have plummeted. At the same time, the demand for help from charities that assist low income and homeless citizens has increased sharply.
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Public urged to save their kidneys
      We are writing as representatives of the Renal Coalition of New Jersey, a group of health care professionals who work together to help educate people about the impact and risk factors of kidney disease. The number of people with kidney disease has doubled in the past 10 years and is expected to c...
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Main Street consumers need immediate tax relief
      The New Jersey Restaurant Association supports A-3327/S-2281, the proposal that would cut the sales tax in half to stimulate spending during the upcoming holiday season. Unfortunately, Gov. Corzine simply dismissed this idea.
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Leaders need to address retirement crisis
      The flaws of our retirement system are easy to spot these days. People who worked hard and saved diligently are postponing retirement. Some retirees are returning to work. Others are dipping into their savings early. Most people have not been able to save enough money to retire comfortably in the...
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Resources available for individuals who stutter
      International Stuttering Awareness Day was Oct. 22, and it's a great time to remind your readers that there are speechlanguage pathologists in your area who specialize in helping people who stutter. The nonprofit Stuttering Foundation provides a free list of local resources for your readers. Just...
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