Monthly Archives: October 2009

Who is He Working For? Door Revolves at DEP

Apologies for the poor quality of the photo, but it was the only one I had of Adam Zellner, a political player in NJ democratic party circles, and most recently Governor Jon Corzine’s policy advisor (for the story on Zellner, … Continue reading

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“This is Not A Trail”

“I shall be telling this with a sigh Somewhere ages and ages hence:two roads diverged in a wood, and I — I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference.”  Robert Frost “The Road Not … Continue reading

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New Toxic Daycare Exposes Loopholes in Corzine Reforms

Symbolically illustrating the importance of the issue, the very first piece of legislation Governor Jon Corzine signed in the year 2007, was the so called “Kiddie Kollege”  law (P.L. 2007, Chapter 1.). To much fanfare, in a January 11, 2007 … Continue reading

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Another Toxic Day Care Center Shocks Parents – Media Duped Again

Imagine the anguish of being told your child was exposed to cancer causing industrial chemicals while at daycare. Our kids went to daycare, so I understand a parent’s concerns and fears – but our worst health fear for our kids … Continue reading

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The Wind Does Not Justify The Means

DEP Commissioner Complains About Political Pressure from the “Front Office” [Update: 10/25/09 – Star Ledger – Proposed New DEP Regulations Renew Sniping Among Environmentalists I support wind power, but will not sit idly by and watch as wind lobbyists dictate … Continue reading

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