BOCA RATON, Fla — . President Barack Obama’s expected action on immigration is exposing different approaches in the Republican Party, evident Wednesday as six potential candidates for the party’s 2016 presidential nomination differed in how they would ease the nation’s immigration crisis. Appearing at a meeting of the Republican Governors Association, the six possible candidates were…
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By Greg Kelly
Friday, November 21
- Neil Simon’s Barefoot In the Park at Jersey Shore Arts Center (Ocean Grove) – MORE INFO
- Monty Python’s Spamalot at Count Basie Theatre (Red Bank) – MORE INFO
- Holiday Lights Spectacular at PNC Bank Arts Center (Holmdel) – MORE INFO
- Camelot at Two River Theater (Red Bank) – MORE INFO
- One Last Waltz at Monmouth U (WLB) – MORE INFO
- Comedian RC Smith (Freehold) – MORE INFO
- Men’s College Basketball: CBE Hall of Fame Classic at Monmouth U (WLB) – MORE INFO
- Trains All Aboard! at Monmouth Museum (Lincroft) – MORE INFO
- WUF-Wearable, Usable, Functional Holiday Boutique (Belmar) – MORE INFO
- “Gobble Up Some Books” Sale (Shrewsbury) – MORE INFO
- How to Fill Out an Online job Application (Shrewsbury) – MORE INFO
- Billy Van Zandt & Jane Milmore (Asbury Park) – MORE INFO
- Much Ado About Nothing (Red Bank) – MORE INFO
- Holiday Gift Gallery at Monmouth Museum (Lincroft) – MORE INFO
- Jake Clemons at The Stone Pony (Asbury Park) – MORE INFO
- Canine Coat Drive (Eatontown) – MORE INFO
- A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving (Middletown) – MORE INFO
- Friday Night Drift Party at Raceway Park (Englishtown) – MORE INFO
- Yes Virginia, The Musical! (Highlands) – MORE INFO
- Turkey Derby XLI Weekend at Wall Speedway – MORE INFO
- Kids Night Out (Fair Haven) – MORE INFO
- Yoga for Adults (Red Bank) – MORE INFO
- Church Christmas Bazaar (WLB) – MORE INFO
- Company by Spotlight Players (Matawan) – MORE INFO
- Gypsy at Axelrod PAC (Deal) – MORE INFO
- Brookdale-Wide Food Drive – MORE INFO
- Angels & Ministers of Grace at NJ Repertory Theatre (Long Branch) – MORE INFO
- Quartet at First Avenue Playhouse (Atlantic Highlands) – MORE INFO
- Story of Harness Racing by Currier & Ives Exhibit (Upper Freehold) – MORE INFO
- Live Harness Racing at Freehold Raceway – MORE INFO
- A Benefit for Jacko at The Saint (Asbury Park) – MORE INFO
- Asbury Unplugged at The Wonder Bar (Asbury Park) – MORE INFO
- Blood Pressure Screening at JSU Medical Center (Neptune) – MORE INFO
- “Handmade in the USA” Holiday Shopping (Little Silver) – MORE INFO
- Sabrina Fadial: “Endangered Beauty” Art Show (Atlantic Highlands) – MORE INFO
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Posted: November 19th, 2014 | Author: admin | Filed under: Greg Kelly, Greg's List, Things to do in Monmouth County | Tags: Greg Kelly, Greg's List, Things to do in Monmouth County, Things to do in Monmouth County this weekend | Comments Off on Greg’s List: Things to do in Monmouth County this weekend, November 21-23, 2014
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is about to flex his muscles on immigration; perhaps, skeptics believe, past the breaking point. As chief of the executive branch, Obama enjoys considerable authority to act on his own in certain areas, including national security and immigration. His predecessors, Republicans and Democrats alike, have employed similar powers. But as the…
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Credit: Governor’s Office/Tim Larsen The most notable “power couple” in Gov. Chris Christie’s administration is about to enter a new ethical minefield – one in which even talking about their jobs with one another could pose serious dilemmas. Christie Chief of Staff Kevin O’Dowd’s move to become senior executive vice president and chief administrative officer for…
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Congressman Frank Pallone was elected ranking Democratic member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee this morning in a 100-90 vote by the entire Democratic Caucus, according to Roll Call.
He defeated California Congresswoman Anna Eshoo, who had been backed for the post by Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi.
Both Eshoo and Pallone downplayed speculation that the result was a result of Democratic discontent with Pelosi who was reelected Minority Leader yesterday.
But fellow New Jersey Congressman Bill Pascrell is quoted indicated that Pelosi overdid it in support of her friend and fellow Californian:
“One can make the argument that she overdid it,” Pascrell said. “One may make the argument that she overdid in terms of the letter she sent out, on the other hand, she had every right to do it — she didn’t break any laws.”
Posted: November 19th, 2014 | Author: Art Gallagher | Filed under: Frank Pallone | Tags: Anna Eshoo, Frank Pallone, House Energy and Commerce Committee, Nancy Pelosi | 3 Comments »
Congressman Frank Pallone
Congressman Frank Pallone will either be anointed into the elite class of legislative chairmen and ranking members this morning or remain a congressional back bencher as his campaign to replace Henry Waxman as the highest ranking Democrat on the powerful House Energy and Commerce Committee comes to a close.
Pallone lost the endorsement of the Democratic Steering and Policy Committee yesterday to California Congresswoman Anna Eshoo but secured enough votes to force the choice to the entire caucus. The leadership committee is dominated by allies of Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, who favors her friend Eshoo to lead Energy and Commerce. The 39-19 tally gave Pallone 14 more votes than he needed to get a ballot with the entire caucus. As a backup, Pallone had a petition signed by 53 Democratic members of congress which would also have forced the caucus ballot, according to Roll Call.
The caucus vote is scheduled for 8:30 this morning, according to Roll Call.
Posted: November 19th, 2014 | Author: Art Gallagher | Filed under: Frank Pallone | Tags: Anna Eshoo, Frank Pallone, House Energy and Commerce Committee | 3 Comments »
WASHINGTON — The Obama legacy wasn’t supposed to unfold this way. Barack Obama was changing the political map, pushing the Democratic Party into the South and the Mountain West. He was building a new social network that would endure long after an Obama presidency. And he was building a new Democratic coalition for a new age,…
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HACKENSACK, N.J. — William Howard Taft, the heaviest president in history, grew so tired of being ridiculed about his weight that he told his physician to put him on a diet, noting that “no real gentleman weighs more than 300 pounds.” Lyndon B. Johnson groused to staffers, “I can’t button my britches,” and traded his tapioca…
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Freeholder Director Tom Arone
By Monmouth County Freeholder Tom Arnone
Our Grow Monmouth Façade Improvement Program continues to be popular. We are still accepting applications and approving projects to help businesses improve the look of their building. We could not be more pleased with how the program is going. As part of the Grow Monmouth Initiative this past weekend there was a ribbon cutting ceremony to commemorate the opening of Little Dog Brewing, a microbrewery located on Steiner Avenue in Neptune City. Along with Mayor Brown, I was happy to attend and cut the ribbon at the brewery’s opening. The Grow Monmouth Business Roundtables will be continuing after the holidays. I look forward to getting back out to discuss the needs of Monmouth County’s business community.
We continue to assist our municipalities with ensuring the safety of Monmouth County and its residents. A few ways in which this is accomplished is through the upkeep of county roads as well as the upkeep of traffic signals. There was a traffic signal activation ceremony conducted a few days ago at the intersection of County Route 40A (Memorial Drive) and Evergreen Avenue in the Boroughs of Neptune City and Bradley Beach. The Activation Ceremony marked the completion of this much anticipated project. As liaison to the Department of Public Works and Engineering, I am happy to have been able to be a part of it from its inception through fruition.
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Posted: November 18th, 2014 | Author: admin | Filed under: Monmouth County, Monmouth County Board of Freeholders, Tom Arnone | Tags: Arnone Report, Freeholder Tom Arnone, Grow Monmouth Facade Improvement Program, Little Dog Brewing, Middletown, Neptune City, Roads, Tom Arnone | Comments Off on The Arnone Report
In New Jersey, energy issues have emerged as a high priority for both consumers and businesses, with costs typically ranging in the top 10 most expensive in the nation. The Christie administration’s Energy Master Plan cites cutting those costs as a chief concern, in part, to make New Jersey more competitive with neighboring states. It is…
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