Review of state's graduated driver license program is needed
      "This bill ... would empower New Jersey to enhance the state's GDL law, giving it teeth by allowing a complete reassessment of teen driving laws …" That three more teenagers have died while driving New Jersey roads is becoming all too common morning reading. The most recent deaths occurred on the afternoon of Jan. 10 in Monmouth County.
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Plea made for speed bump, light at South Street
      I was impressed to see the article "Report aims to make boro more walkable." But disappointed the participants did not include East and West Bergen Place - better known as the Crosstown Expressway. Even though I have complained several times to the police, we have not gotten any relief.
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Injunction needed to stop bridge project
      Do the mayors and councils of Sea Bright and Highlands think we should be impressed that they finally had the sense to pass resolutions opposing the demolition of the drawbridge beneath the Twin Lights? Those resolutions won't accomplish a thing.
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Congress has chance to fix health-care crisis
      The Democrats have retaken control of both houses of Congress after more then 12 years and now have the unique opportunity to make finding a solution to the health-care crisis their own. And they may have some help from some unlikely sources.
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Big Brothers Big Sisters extends heartfelt thanks
      Big Brothers Big Sisters of Monmouth County sends our heartfelt thanks to all who made the holidays memorable for so many children this year. The Mill at Spring Lake Heights hosted our annual holiday party, which was attended by 150 Big Brothers and Sisters and their "Littles," Kids' Club members, staff, parents and board members who came together to celebrate.
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Agency extends thanks for holiday gifts, compassion
      On behalf of the staff and volunteers at 180 Turning Lives Around Inc., I extend sincerest thanks for the generous holiday contributions that aided our agency during a very magical time of year. A total of 76 businesses and individuals helped put smiles on the faces of women, men and children throughout Monmouth County.
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Assemblyman Corodemus' shoes will be difficult to fill
      Monmouth County and the people of New Jersey lost a true leader with the retirement of Assemblyman Steven J. Corodemus. Steve practiced his political trade in the same fashion he practiced everything in life - with honesty, compassion, deliberate thought and sincerity.
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New Jersey needs to enact beer keg tracking laws
      Beer keg parties may seem like a rite of passage for many young adults, but the fact is kegs contribute to high-risk underage drinking that could result in tragedy. Because kegs enable one adult over the age of 21 to purchase and supply alcohol to dozens of young people, they are often associated with heavy drinking that can lead to accidents and even death by alcohol poisoning.
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