Posted on 09/21/2003 7:34:51 PM PDT by Incorrigible
Edited on 05/07/2004 7:41:15 PM PDT by Jim Robinson. [history]
The New Jersey Legislature has become a personal money machine for many lawmakers who parlay their public service into private gain, a Gannett New Jersey newspapers investigation found.
Gov. McGreevey delivers his annual budget message early this year to a joint session of the Legislature in the General Assembly chamber in Trenton.
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Bennett moves millions in just 3 1/2 days as acting governor
The final hours of state Sen. John O. Bennett III's 3 1/2-day term as acting governor were good for Dover Township -- and good for Bennett's private law practice.
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Bryant shares the wealth elected office procures
State Sen. Wayne R. Bryant has always helped the poor -- and himself.
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Politicians find pot sweetens after leaving office
Leaving the New Jersey Legislature sometimes signals the beginning of a long and lucrative career. At least 33 former Garden State legislators worked for the state in some capacity during 2003, state payroll records show.
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An Honest Man in New Jersey?
The Economist ^ | May 8, 2003 | Paterson
Patronage Jobs, NJ Commissions and Authorities
JERSEY'S PIPELINES OF CASH AND FAVORS
Carolyn
That's the same logic CNN used when they covered up Saddam Hussein's atrocities so they wouldn't lose their access.
Carolyn
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