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First Lady Mary Pat Christie and Department of Human Services Commissioner Jen Velez look on as Governor Chris Christie announces New Jersey will become the 14th state to adopt an Employment First initiative at the Statehouse in Trenton, N.J. on Thursday, April 19, 2012. The initiative embraces a philosophy – implemented through policies, programs and services – to proactively promote competitive employment in the general workforce for people with any type of disability. (Governor's Office/Tim Larsen)

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Governor Chris Christie announces New Jersey will become the 14th state to adopt an Employment First initiative with First Lady Mary Pat Christie, Department of Human Services Commissioner Jen Velez, Department of Labor Commissioner Hal Wirth and Bank of America Special Needs Financial Services Vice President Chris Sullivan at the Statehouse in Trenton, N.J. on Thursday, April 19, 2012. The initiative embraces a philosophy – implemented through policies, programs and services – to proactively promote competitive employment in the general workforce for people with any type of disability. (Governor's Office/Tim Larsen)

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Governor Chris Christie announces New Jersey will become the 14th state to adopt an Employment First initiative at the Statehouse in Trenton, N.J. on Thursday, April 19, 2012. The initiative embraces a philosophy – implemented through policies, programs and services – to proactively promote competitive employment in the general workforce for people with any type of disability. (Governor's Office/Tim Larsen)

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Department of Human Services Commissioner Jen Velez speaks after Governor Chris Christie announced New Jersey will become the 14th state to adopt an Employment First initiative at the Statehouse in Trenton, N.J. on Thursday, April 19, 2012. The initiative embraces a philosophy – implemented through policies, programs and services – to proactively promote competitive employment in the general workforce for people with any type of disability. (Governor's Office/Tim Larsen)

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Department of Human Services Commissioner Jen Velez speaks after Governor Chris Christie announced New Jersey will become the 14th state to adopt an Employment First initiative at the Statehouse in Trenton, N.J. on Thursday, April 19, 2012. The initiative embraces a philosophy – implemented through policies, programs and services – to proactively promote competitive employment in the general workforce for people with any type of disability. (Governor's Office/Tim Larsen)

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Bank of America Special Needs Financial Services Vice President Chris Sullivan speaks after Governor Chris Christie announced New Jersey will become the 14th state to adopt an Employment First initiative at the Statehouse in Trenton, N.J. on Thursday, April 19, 2012. The initiative embraces a philosophy – implemented through policies, programs and services – to proactively promote competitive employment in the general workforce for people with any type of disability. (Governor's Office/Tim Larsen)

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Bank of America Special Needs Financial Services Vice President Chris Sullivan speaks after Governor Chris Christie announced New Jersey will become the 14th state to adopt an Employment First initiative at the Statehouse in Trenton, N.J. on Thursday, April 19, 2012. The initiative embraces a philosophy – implemented through policies, programs and services – to proactively promote competitive employment in the general workforce for people with any type of disability. (Governor's Office/Tim Larsen)

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Governor Chris Christie answers press questions after announcing New Jersey will become the 14th state to adopt an Employment First initiative at the Statehouse in Trenton, N.J. on Thursday, April 19, 2012. The initiative embraces a philosophy – implemented through policies, programs and services – to proactively promote competitive employment in the general workforce for people with any type of disability. (Governor's Office/Tim Larsen)

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First Lady Mary Pat Christie looks on as Governor Chris Christie answers press questions after announcing New Jersey will become the 14th state to adopt an Employment First initiative at the Statehouse in Trenton, N.J. on Thursday, April 19, 2012. The initiative embraces a philosophy – implemented through policies, programs and services – to proactively promote competitive employment in the general workforce for people with any type of disability. (Governor's Office/Tim Larsen)

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Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy and Cabinet Liaison Deborah Gramiccioni helps Governor Chris Christie answer a press question about, allegedly, falling asleep at a Bruce Springsteen concert at the Statehouse in Trenton, N.J. on Thursday, April 19, 2012. (Governor's Office/Tim Larsen)

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First Lady Mary Pat Christie laughs as Governor Chris Christie answers press questions after announcing New Jersey will become the 14th state to adopt an Employment First initiative at the Statehouse in Trenton, N.J. on Thursday, April 19, 2012. The initiative embraces a philosophy – implemented through policies, programs and services – to proactively promote competitive employment in the general workforce for people with any type of disability. (Governor's Office/Tim Larsen)