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Assembly Panel Considers Gay Marriage Bill [AUDIO]

Democrats call their bill to legalize same-sex marriage a civil rights issue that must be taken up by the legislature. Governor Chris Christie says emphatically that he’ll veto the measure if it passes.

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President Obama Pushes A Plan To Help Homeowners [AUDIO]

President Obama wants to make it easier for millions of additional homeowners to refinance their mortgages – so they can take advantage of lower interest rates – even if their houses are “underwater” – where they owe more than their homes are worth.

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Rutgers-Rowan Merger Sparks Student Outrage [AUDIO]

Governor Christie’s plan to create a major research university with a medical school and law school by Rutgers -Camden into Rowan University has students and faculty in an uproar.

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Locals, Tourists React To New Plan For Atlantic City [POLL]

Following the approval of the Atlantic City Tourism District Master Plan, locals and tourists shared their opinions on the new strategy to revive the struggling resort.

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February…Will It Be A Repeat Of December And January? [AUDIO]

New Jersey got a ‘pass’ from mother nature in January when it comes to cold and snow. What can we expect for February?

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UPDATE! Wednesday Briefs From WOBM News

 

News from Ocean & Monmouth counties and around New Jersey.

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Escaped Hamilton Prisoner Captured

 

A prisoner who escaped while he was being returned to a county jail in southern New Jersey this week has been captured.

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Romney Not Focusing On Rich Or Poor [VIDEO]

Coming off a big win in Florida, Mitt Romney says his campaign is squarely focused on middle-income Americans — rather than those at either end of the spectrum.

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NJ State Police To Boost Patrols During Super Bowl

State troopers will be out on force on the New Jersey Turnpike and Garden State Parkway on Super Bowl Sunday.

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Shelley Adler Seeks Third District Congressional Seat

The widow of former South Jersey Congressman John Adler has announced her intentions to run for his old seat in Congress for the Democrats.

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Brick Police Seek Dad Who Injured 3 Year Old Daughter

Brick Police are seeking the public’s help in locating a Hamilton man who violated a restraining order and unintentionally injured his three year old daughter.

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Dramatic Car Fire Rescue In Barnegat [VIDEO]

BARNEGAT – A driver trapped in a burning car in the township is rescued by two daring police officers on patrol.