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      <title>Office of the Governor - Press Releases Press Releases 2013</title>
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         <title>Governor Christie: The Optional Buyouts Will Start Right Here In Sayreville</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130517a.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: left;&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;Video &amp;amp; Transcript&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Hurricane Sandy</category>   
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         <title> Giving New Jerseyans Choice In Recovery [pdf 285kB]</title>
         <link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/552013/pdf/20130516b.pdf</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Christie Administration &quot;Willing Seller&quot; Plan Provides Homeowners Options and Flexibility to Sell Sandy-Damaged Homes In Flood-Prone Areas&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 16 May 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Hurricane Sandy</category>   
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         <title>Governor Christie Announces $300 Million Buyout Plan To Give Homeowners The Option To Sell Sandy-Damaged </title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130516a.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;&quot;Willing Seller&quot; Program Provides Flexibility for Residents and Communities including Some Passaic River Basin Properties&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 16 May 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Hurricane Sandy</category>   
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         <title>Christie Administration Announces $11.5 Million FEMA Grant to Continue Post-Sandy Crisis Counseling for Affected New Jerseyans </title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130515b.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Federal Funds Will Expand New Jersey Hope and Healing Program&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 15 May 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Hurricane Sandy</category>   
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         <title>The Headlines Say It All: The Jersey Shore Shows Prince Harry The &quot;Fantastic American Spirit&quot; [pdf 3MB]</title>
         <link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/552013/pdf/20130515a.pdf</link>
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         <pubDate>Sun, 15 May 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Other</category>   
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         <title>Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno Visits Students at The Allegro Autism School in Cedar Knolls </title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130514d.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Affirms Christie Administration&#39;s Ongoing Commitment to Community-Based Services for New Jerseyans with Disabilities&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 14 May 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Budget and Spending</category>   
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         <title>Prince Harry And Governor Chris Christie Visit The Jersey Shore</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130514c.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Photos&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 14 May 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Other</category>   
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         <title>Video: Prince Harry: New Jersey’s Resiliency Shows &quot;Fantastic American Spirit&quot;</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130514b.html</link>
         <description>&lt;P&gt;&lt;EM&gt;Video&lt;/EM&gt;&lt;/P&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 14 May 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Jobs and the Economy</category>   
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         <title>The Jersey Shore Is Open For Business [pdf 287kB]</title>
         <link>http://www.nj.gov/governor/news/news/552013/pdf/20130514a.pdf</link>
         <description>&lt;p align=&quot;left&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;The Christie Administration Is Committed To Rebuilding The Shore In Time For The Summer Tourist Season &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 14 May 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Jobs and the Economy</category>   
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         <title>Governor Chris Christie Files Nominations </title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130513d.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Governor Chris Christie today filed the following nominations with the State Senate. The Governor&#39;s nominations are subject to the advice and consent of the State Senate.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 13 May 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Appointments</category>   
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         <title>Christie Administration Announces Over $12 Million in FEMA Public Assistance Grants to State of New Jersey</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130513c.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Eagleswood, East Brunswick, Toms River and New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs to Receive Federal Grants for Sandy-Related Costs &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 13 May 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Hurricane Sandy</category>   
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         <title>Governor Christie On Rock Center: Rebuilding The Shore Is What I&#39;m Here For</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130513b.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: left;&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;Video &amp;amp; Transcript&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 13 May 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Hurricane Sandy</category>   
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         <title>Christie Administration Announces Award of Over $34 Million in FEMA Community Disaster Loans</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130513a.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;First Batch of Loans Will Allow Sandy-Devastated Local Governments to Provide Essential Services&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 13 May 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Hurricane Sandy</category>   
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         <title>In Case You Missed It: “Two Governors Find Common Ground”</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130510a.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;&quot;Conventional political wisdom would never put Christie and McGreevey in the same room, let alone sitting side by side praising each other ...&quot; -&amp;nbsp;&lt;em&gt; The Herald News Editorial &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Other</category>   
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         <title>Governor Chris Christie Takes Action on Pending Legislation </title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130509a.html</link>
         <description>&lt;P&gt;&lt;EM&gt;Trenton, NJ&lt;STRONG&gt; -&lt;/STRONG&gt; Governor Chris Christie today took action on the following legislation. . .&lt;/EM&gt;&lt;/P&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 09 May 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Bill Action</category>   
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         <title>Governor Chris Christie Orders Flags Lowered to Half-Staff in Honor of Fallen Marine</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130508f.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Governor Chris Christie signed the Executive Order No. 131-&amp;nbsp;Ordering all State buildings to fly flags at half-staff on Friday, May 10, 2013 to honor the service and sacrifice of United States Marine Staff Sergeant Eric Christian.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 08 May 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Executive Orders</category>   
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         <title> Video &amp; Transcript: Governor Christie: Politics And Personal Relationships Are Not Contained With Absolutes</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130508e.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Video &amp;amp; Transcript&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 08 May 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Other</category>   
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         <title>Governor Christie: There Are Thousands Of People Out There Who Believe In You</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130508d.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Video &amp;amp; Transcript&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 08 May 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Other</category>   
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         <title>Video &amp; Transcript: Governor Christie: I Knew In My Heart It Was The Right Thing To Do </title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130508c.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Video &amp;amp; Transcript&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 08 May 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Other</category>   
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         <title> Governor Christie: We Save Lives By Embracing People </title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130508b.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Video &amp;amp; Transcript&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 08 May 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Other</category>   
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         <title>Breaking The Cycle Of Addiction &amp; Saving Lives [pdf 295kB]</title>
         <link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/552013/pdf/20130508a.pdf</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Governor Christie Is Committed To Developing A Smarter Approach To Helping Ex-Offenders Re-Enter Society While Keeping Violent Offenders Off The Streets&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 08 May 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Other</category>   
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         <title>Governor Christie: I Hope Someday To Be In The Grandfather Business</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130507a.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;Video &amp;amp; Transcript&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 08 May 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Jobs and the Economy</category>   
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         <title>Governor Chris Christie Signs Bipartisan Human Trafficking Prevention, Protection and Treatment Act</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130506b.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Measure Strengthens Existing Laws and Increases Penalties for Human Trafficking&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 06 May 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Bill Action</category>   
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         <title>What They’re Saying About The Bipartisan “Good Samaritan” Act: </title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130506a.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;&quot;Will Save Lives&quot;; A &quot;Common-Sense, Lifesaving Measure&quot;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 06 May 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Healthcare</category>   
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         <title>Christie Administration Announces Over $15 Million in FEMA Public Assistance Grants to Six New Jersey Communities </title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130503a.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Middlesex County, Monmouth County Public Works, Monmouth County, Seaside Heights, Woodbridge Township and Point Pleasant Beach to Receive Federal Grants for Sandy-Related Costs &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Hurricane Sandy</category>   
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         <title>Governor Christie With Jon Bon Jovi: A Life Saved From Drug Abuse Can Be A Life Restored </title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130502f.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;Video &amp;amp; Transcript&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 02 May 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Healthcare</category>   
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         <title>Governor Christie: Jon Bon Jovi Is Another Great Symbol For Our State </title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130502e.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Video&lt;/em&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 02 May 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Healthcare</category>   
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         <title>Governor Christie: Save A Life First</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130502d.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Video&lt;/em&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 02 May 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Healthcare</category>   
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         <title>Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno Cuts Ribbon on Church &amp; Dwight’s New Worldwide Headquarters in Mercer County </title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130502c.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Christie Administration&#39;s Economic Growth Policies Help Keep 1,000 Jobs in New Jersey and Create 130 New Jobs&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 02 May 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Jobs and the Economy</category>   
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         <title>Governor Chris Christie Signs Bipartisan Overdose Protection Act Into Law </title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130502b.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Christie Reaffirms That No Life Is Disposable At Signing With Jon Bon Jovi, Leading Drug Prevention Advocates and Families&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 02 May 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Healthcare</category>   
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         <title>Reclaiming Lives</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130502a.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Governor Christie Believes That No Life Is Disposable And Has A Proven Record Of Protecting And Caring For The Most Vulnerable Among Us&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 02 May 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Healthcare</category>   
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         <title>Governor Christie: This Is A Transformational Moment For Camden</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130501d.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Video &amp;amp; Transcript&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 01 May 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Other</category>   
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         <title>Christie Administration Begins Mediation Program for Unresolved Non-Flood Insurance Claims as a Result of Superstorm Sandy </title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130501c.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: left;&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;Consumer Application Forms Available at &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.adr.org&quot;&gt;www.adr.org&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 01 May 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Hurricane Sandy</category>   
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         <title>Governor Christie: They Messed With The Wrong People </title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130501b.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;Video&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 01 May 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Hurricane Sandy</category>   
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         <title>Governor Christie: We Will Recover, Rebuild And Restore</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130501a.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;Video&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 01 May 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Hurricane Sandy</category>   
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         <title>Christie Administration Announces $1.25 Million Recovery Grant Awards for 26 Superstorm Sandy-Impacted School Districts </title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130430a.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Districts in the 61 Municipalities that Sustained the Most Damage as Designated by the &lt;/em&gt;&lt;em&gt;New Jersey Office of Emergency Management &lt;/em&gt;&lt;em&gt;Were Eligible to Apply&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 30 Apr 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Hurricane Sandy</category>   
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         <title>Governor Christie Announces $1.3 Billion for Higher Education Construction, Putting Thousands to Work and Improving Facilities for 350,000 Students</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130429i.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;176 Projects Sent to Legislature For First Statewide, Voter-Approved Higher Education and Other State-Led Capital Construction in 25 Years&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 29 Apr 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Education</category>   
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         <title>Governor Christie: Waiting 100 Days For Congress To Vote On This Was Outrageous </title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130429h.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Video&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 29 Apr 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Hurricane Sandy</category>   
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         <title>HUD Secretary Donovan: This Is A Partnership With New Jersey </title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130429g.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Video&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 29 Apr 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Hurricane Sandy</category>   
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         <title>Governor Christie: We&#39;re Here To Remind You That We Haven&#39;t Forgotten You </title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130429f.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Video&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 29 Apr 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Hurricane Sandy</category>   
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         <title>Secretary Donovan and Governor Christie Announce Approval of New Jersey&#39;s Disaster Recovery Plan</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130429e.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;$1.8 billion to help communities in Garden State to rebuild from Hurricane Sandy&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 29 Apr 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Hurricane Sandy</category>   
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         <title>Distributing The Resources New Jersey Needs For The Rebuilding Process [pdf 240kB]</title>
         <link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/552013/pdf/20130429d.pdf </link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;What New Jersey Residents Need To Know About The Christie Administration&#39;s Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Action Plan&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 29 Apr 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Hurricane Sandy</category>   
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         <title>Governor Christie On Morning Joe Six Months After Sandy </title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130429c.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Video&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 29 Apr 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Hurricane Sandy</category>   
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         <title>Making Progress Since Sandy [pdf 275kB]</title>
         <link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/552013/pdf/20130429b.pdf </link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Rebuilding New Jersey After Sandy For The Long Term&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 29 Apr 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Hurricane Sandy</category>   
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         <title>By The Numbers: Six Months Since Sandy [pdf 275kB]</title>
         <link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/552013/pdf/20130429a.pdf </link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;This coming Monday, it will be six months ago that Hurricane Sandy hit New Jersey, and I can tell you that this has been the most challenging six months of my life...&lt;em&gt;-Governor Chris Christie&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 29 Apr 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Hurricane Sandy</category>   
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         <title>Governor Christie: There Is No Owner’s Manual On How To Deal With Storms Like Sandy </title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130426a.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Video&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Property Taxes</category>   
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         <title>Christie Administration Announces Over $2.5 Million in FEMA Public Assistance Grants to State of New Jersey</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130425d.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;Brick Township and City of Hoboken to Receive Federal Grants for Sandy-Related Emergency Protective Measures&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 25 Apr 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Bill Action</category>   
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         <title>Governor Chris Christie Takes Action on Pending Legislation</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130425c.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;Governor Chris Christie today took action on the following legislation: BILL VETOED: A-61/S-2566&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 25 Apr 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Bill Action</category>   
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         <title>Christie Administration Partners with U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Camden for “Hiring Our Heroes” Veterans Job Fair</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130425b.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;Acting Governor Kim Guadagno On Site to Help Connect Hundreds of New Jersey Veterans with Employers and Service Organizations&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 25 Apr 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Property Taxes</category>   
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         <title>What Will $775 Buy You?</title>
         <link>http://www.nj.gov/governor/news/news/552013/pdf/20130425a.pdf</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;It&#39;s Been &lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;298 Days&lt;/span&gt; Since Governor Christie First Announced A Bipartisan Tax Cut That Would Give Back $775 To The Average New Jersey Family&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 25 Apr 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Property Taxes</category>   
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         <title>Trenton To English Translation: “Tax Cut”</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130424d.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Only Legislative Democrats Would Let Hardworking New Jerseyans Wait &lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;297 Days&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; (And Counting) &lt;/em&gt;&lt;em&gt;For A Tax Cut&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 24 Apr 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Property Taxes</category>   
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         <title>Governor Christie: I Thought We Got Rid Of Them In 2009</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130424c.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Video&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 24 Apr 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Property Taxes</category>   
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         <title>Governor Christie: Great Stuff Happens When You Are The First Lady of New Jersey </title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130424b.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Video&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 24 Apr 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Property Taxes</category>   
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         <title>Governors Christie and Cuomo Direct the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey to Approve Historic Bridge Construction Program</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130424a.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Work on Three of Agency&amp;rsquo;s Bi-State Bridges Will Create Upwards of 5,000 Construction Jobs, More Than $600 Million in Wages and More Than $2.5 Billion in Regional Economic Activity&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 24 Apr 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Jobs and the Economy</category>   
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      <item>
         <title>Tick Tock [pdf 328kB]</title>
         <link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/552013/pdf/20130423a.pdf</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;The Clock Has Started Once Again On Bringing Real Tax Relief To Middle and Working-Class New Jerseyans &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 23 Apr 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Property Taxes</category>   
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      <item>
         <title>Keeping New Jersey SAFE</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130419a.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Governor Christie Puts Forward Comprehensive and Common Sense Plan to Strengthen Existing Gun Laws and Background Checks, Bolster Criminal Penalties and Target and Treat the Root Causes of Mass Violence&lt;/em&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Executive Orders</category>   
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         <title>Governor Christie: If They Don&#39;t Cut Taxes Now, Then They Were Never Serious About It </title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130418a.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: left;&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;Video&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 18 Apr 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Property Taxes</category>   
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         <title>First Lady Mary Pat Christie Honors Dana Spett of Pony Power Therapies for her Commitment to Improving Life Skills for Children and Adults with Autism and other Developmental Disabilities</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130417a.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Names Mahwah Resident 20&lt;sup&gt;th&lt;/sup&gt; New Jersey Hero&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 17 Apr 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Other</category>   
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         <title>Governor Chris Christie Orders Flags Lowered to Half-Staff In Mourning of Victims of Boston Marathon Tragedy</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130416b.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;Governor Chris Christie signed the following Executive Order.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 16 Apr 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Executive Orders</category>   
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         <title>Governor Chris Christie Files Appointments</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130416a.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;Governor Chris Christie filed the following nomination and direct appointments with the State Senate and Secretary of State&#39;s Office.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 16 Apr 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Appointments</category>   
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         <title>Governor Christie: Our Relationship With Israel Is Vitally Important</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130415g.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;Video&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 15 Apr 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Other</category>   
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         <title> Christie Administration Issues Mold Guidance for New Jersey Residents Recovering From Superstorm Sandy </title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130415f.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;Free Mold Removal Training Classes to Be Held Near Impacted Communities &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 15 Apr 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Hurricane Sandy</category>   
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         <title>Governor Chris Christie Takes Action on Pending Legislation</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130415e.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;Trenton, NJ - Governor Chris Christie today took action on the following legislation...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 15 Apr 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Bill Action</category>   
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         <title>Governor Christie Advances New, Broad-Based Middle- and Working-Class Tax Relief Plan </title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130415d.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Revenue Circuit-Breaker Removes Excuses for Delay on Tax Reduction for New Jersey Families&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 15 Apr 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Property Taxes</category>   
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         <title>Fighting For Middle And Working Class New Jerseyans [pdf 385kB]</title>
         <link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/552013/pdf/20130415c.pdf</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Governor Christie Is Building On His Bipartisan Compromise Plan To Lower Property Taxes and Fully Restore The Earned Income Tax Credit&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 15 Apr 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Property Taxes</category>   
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         <title>A Deep And Abiding Friendship [pdf 255kB]</title>
         <link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/552013/pdf/20130415a.pdf</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Governor Christie Continues To Build Upon New Jersey&#39;s &quot;Uniquely Important, Mutually Beneficial Friendship&quot; With Israel&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 15 Apr 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Property Taxes</category>   
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         <title>Governor Christie: We Need To Return Money To Middle and Working Class Taxpayers</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130415a.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Video &amp;amp; Transcript&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 15 Apr 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Property Taxes</category>   
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         <title>Video: Governor Christie: When I Was 4, My Favorite Show Was Scooby Doo Too</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130412c.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Video&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Other</category>   
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         <title>Video: Governor Christie On Drug Addiction: There But For The Grace Of God, Go I</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130412b.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Video&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Other</category>   
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         <title>Video: Governor Christie: Our Reforms Are Lowering Property Taxes In New Jersey</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130412a.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Video&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Property Taxes</category>   
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         <title>All Roads Lead To Property Tax Relief [pdf 630kB] </title>
         <link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/552013/pdf/20130411af.pdf</link>
         <description>&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: left;&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;Governor Christie Has The Roadmap To Real Property Tax Relief For Middle-Class New Jerseyans. &lt;/em&gt;&lt;em&gt;It&#39;s Time For Corzine Democrats To Stop The Traffic Jam.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 11 Apr 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Property Taxes</category>   
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         <title>Governor Chris Christie Hosts Middle-Class Reform Agenda Town Hall in Branchburg</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130410a.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;Tomorrow, Governor Christie will host his 105&lt;sup&gt;th&lt;/sup&gt; town hall in Branchburg to discuss his Middle-Class Reform Agenda.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 11 Apr 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Property Taxes</category>   
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         <title>Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno Announces Expanded Private Sector Financing Opportunities for Small Businesses Impacted by Sandy</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130408f.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Capital One Bank Makes $150,000 Available to The Intersect Fund for Microloans&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 08 Apr 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Hurricane Sandy</category>   
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         <title>Statement From Governor Chris Christie on Holocaust Remembrance Day</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130408e.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;In recognition of Holocaust Remembrance Day (Yom HaShoah), Governor Chris Christie released the following statement&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 08 Apr 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Statements</category>   
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         <title>Christie Administration Receives National Business Retention Award from Business Facilities Magazine </title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130408d.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Partnership for Action Recognized for Its Efforts to Retain Business and Jobs in New Jersey&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 08 Apr 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Jobs and the Economy</category>   
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         <title>Governor Christie: Being An Organ Donor Is One Of The Most Profound Gifts You Can Give</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130408c.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Video&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 08 Apr 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Other</category>   
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      <item>
         <title>Governor Christie: Win Or Lose, This Is Completely Reprehensible Conduct </title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130408b.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Video&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 08 Apr 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Other</category>   
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      <item>
         <title>Governor Christie Designates April as Donate Life Month</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130408a.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Signs Proclamation to Raise Awareness of the Importance of Lifesaving Organ Donation&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 08 Apr 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Other</category>   
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         <title>Acting Governor Kim Guadagno Helps Break Ground on Burlington Coat Factory’s New 215,000 Square-Foot Florence Township Headquarters </title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130405a.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Iconic New Jersey Company&#39;s New Facility Will Accommodate More Than 800 Employees&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Jobs and the Economy</category>   
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         <title>Acting Governor Kim Guadagno Affirms Christie Administration’s Commitment to Jersey Shore Businesses with Stops at Buckalew’s Restaurant and Viking Village</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130404c.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Long Beach Island Set to Welcome Shore Vacationers for the Summer&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 04 Apr 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Hurricane Sandy</category>   
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         <title>Open For Business [pdf 360kB]</title>
         <link>http://nj.gov//governor/news/news/552013/pdf/20130404b.pdf</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;The Christie Administration Is Committed To Rebuilding The Jersey Shore To Ensure It&#39;s Open For Business This Summer&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 04 Apr 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Hurricane Sandy</category>   
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         <title>Christie Administration Announces FEMA Transitional Sheltering Assistance Program Extended A Final Time To April 30</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130404a.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;State and Federal Government will Help Participating Families Obtain More Permanent Housing Solution by the Deadline&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 04 Apr 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Hurricane Sandy</category>   
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         <title>Governor Chris Christie Files Appointments</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130403d.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Today, Governor Christie filed the following direct appointments with the Secretary of State&#39;s Office.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;strong&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 03 Apr 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Appointments</category>   
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         <title>Acting Governor Guadagno: The Future Of Thales Avionics Is In New Jersey </title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130403c.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Video&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 03 Apr 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Jobs and the Economy</category>   
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         <title>Acting Governor Guadagno: Family Success Centers Bring Resources All To One Place </title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130403b.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Video&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 03 Apr 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Budget and Spending</category>   
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         <title>Statement From Governor Chris Christie Regarding Rutgers University’s Decision to Remove Coach Rice</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130403a.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;&quot;This was a regrettable episode for the University, but I completely support the decision to remove Coach Rice. It was the right and necessary action to take in light of the conduct displayed on the videotape.&quot;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 03 Apr 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Statements</category>   
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         <title>A Commitment To New Jersey’s Families</title>
         <link>http://nj.gov//governor/news/news/552013/pdf/20130402a.pdf</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Governor Christie&#39;s FY 2014 Budget Strengthens Programs That Provide Critical Services New Jersey&#39;s Working Families&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 02 Apr 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Budget and Spending</category>   
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         <title>Governor Christie’s FY 2014 Budget Strengthens Programs That Provide Critical Services New Jersey’s Working Families</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130402.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Ninth Family Success Center to Open Under Christie Administration Will Provide Services to Support Families Impacted by Superstorm Sandy&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 02 Apr 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Budget and Spending</category>   
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         <title>Governor Chris Christie Takes Action on Pending Legislation</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130401c.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Christie Administration Continues Commitment to New Jerseyans with Autism &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 01 Apr 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Bill Action</category>   
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         <title>Governor Christie Designates April as Autism Awareness Month </title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130401b.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Christie Administration Continues Commitment to New Jerseyans with Autism &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 01 Apr 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Other</category>   
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         <title>Christie Administration Announces Over $15 Million in FEMA Public Assistance Grants to State of New Jersey</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130401a.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Atlantic Highlands Harbor and North Hudson Sewerage Authority to Receive Federal Grants for Sandy-Related Emergency Costs&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 01 Apr 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Hurricane Sandy</category>   
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         <title>Christie Administration Announces Federal Supplemental to New Jersey’s Social Service Block Grant                                                                         </title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130328h.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Funds Are Designated for Health and Social Service Expenses Related to Superstorm Sandy Recovery&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 28 Mar 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Hurricane Sandy</category>   
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         <title>Governor Christie Announces Deadline Extension to May 1st for Sandy Disaster Assistance Registration </title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130328g.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;May 1 Deadline Allows Additional Time for Residents to Register for FEMA, SBA Assistance&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 28 Mar 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Hurricane Sandy</category>   
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         <title>Governor Christie Signs Joint Resolution Designating March As Multiple Sclerosis Education and Awareness Month in New Jersey </title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130328e.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;Governor Chris Christie signed AJR-17 designating March as &quot;Multiple Sclerosis Education and Awareness Month&quot; to help raise public awareness for multiple sclerosis (MS)&lt;strong&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;and the more than 14,000 New Jerseyans living with the disease.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 28 Mar 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Other</category>   
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         <title>Governor Christie Announces Intention to Nominate Andrew C. Carey as Middlesex County Prosecutor</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130328d.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Governor Chris Christie today announced his intention to nominate Andrew C. Carey, an experienced federal prosecutor in New Jersey and assistant district attorney in New York, to become the next Middlesex County Prosecutor.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 28 Mar 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Appointments</category>   
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         <title>Governor Christie: This Is American Exceptionalism</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130328c.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Video&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 28 Mar 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Other</category>   
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         <title>Christie Administration’s Partnership with Lockheed Martin Secures Continued Investment, Economic Development, and Innovation for New Jersey </title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130328b.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Next Chapter for Storied South Jersey Company Preserves Area Jobs and Begins New Era of Cutting Edge Defense Technology for Nation&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 28 Mar 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Jobs and the Economy</category>   
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         <title>Christie Administration Submits Disaster Recovery Action Plan To Federal Government For Approval</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130328a.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Federal Government Promises Expedited Review of State&#39;s Plan to Utilize $1.83 Billion in Community Development Block Grant Funding for Superstorm Sandy Recovery &lt;/em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 28 Mar 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Hurricane Sandy</category>   
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         <title>Governor Christie Continues Taking Action to Ensure Accountability and Oversight in Use of Sandy Relief Funds with Bipartisan Integrity Oversight Monitor Legislation</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130327b.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Signs Into Law Legislation to Increase Transparency &amp;amp; Accountability of Disbursement of Taxpayer Dollars in Sandy Reconstruction &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 27 Mar 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Hurricane Sandy</category>   
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         <title>First Lady Mary Pat Christie Honors Purple R.E.I.G.N. Founder Asia D. Smith as a New Jersey Hero for Empowering Survivors of Domestic Abuse</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130327a.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;First Lady Mary Pat Christie named Asia D. Smith her 19&lt;sup&gt;th&lt;/sup&gt; New Jersey Hero for her commitment to make a difference in the lives of domestic abuse survivors.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 27 Mar 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Other</category>   
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         <title>Christie Administration Announces Over $4 Million in FEMA Grants to Piscataway and Brigantine for Sandy-Related Debris Removal Costs </title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130326c.html</link>
         <description>&lt;P&gt;&lt;EM&gt;FEMA has awarded over $4 million in federal grants to the towns of Piscataway and Brigantine for the use of force account personnel and equipment and contractors for the loading and hauling of debris as a result of Superstorm Sandy.&lt;/EM&gt;&lt;/P&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 26 Mar 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Hurricane Sandy</category>   
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         <title>Governor Christie On Bail Reform: This Is Too Important To Play Politics </title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130326b.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Video&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 26 Mar 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Other</category>   
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         <title>Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno Affirms Christie Administration&#39;s Commitment to New Jersey Citizens with Disabilities</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130326a.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Visit to Arc of Mercer County Health Care Center&lt;/em&gt;&lt;em&gt; Highlights Availability of Community-based Services &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 26 Mar 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Other</category>   
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         <title>Governor Christie: We Cannot Fail The Children Of Camden Any Longer </title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130325d.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Video&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 25 Mar 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Education</category>   
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      <item>
         <title>Bold Reform From Newark To Camden [pdf 335kB]</title>
         <link>http://nj.gov//governor/news/news/552013/pdf/20130325c.pdf</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;The State&#39;s Intervention Into Camden&#39;s Schools Paves The Way For The Type Of Bold And Innovative Reforms The Christie Administration Is Already Implementing In Newark&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 25 Mar 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Education</category>   
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      <item>
         <title>Governor Christie Continues Bold Education Reform Agenda by Taking Lead to Turn Around Failing Camden Schools</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130325b.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Administration Continues Hands-On Approach with Failing Districts, Acting with Bipartisan, Community Support to Lead Operation of Camden School District&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 25 Mar 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Education</category>   
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         <title> Keeping Our Promise To The Children Of Camden [pdf]</title>
         <link>http://nj.gov//governor/news/news/552013/pdf/20130325a.pdf</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Governor Christie Is Leading With Decisive, Bipartisan Action To Bring Accountability To Persistently Failing Public Schools And Ensure Every Child Receives The High-Quality Education They Deserve&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 25 Mar 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Education</category>   
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      <item>
         <title>Christie Administration Announces $8.7 Million Disaster Case Management Award for Sandy Survivors</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130322d.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Catholic Charities of Trenton to Administer Social Services&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Hurricane Sandy</category>   
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         <title>Christie Administration Announces $1.6 FEMA Grant for New Jersey Department of Human Services</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130322c.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded a federal grant for $1.6 million (with $1.2 million FEMA share) to the New Jersey Department of Human Services (DHS) for emergency protective measures performed as a result of Superstorm Sandy.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Hurricane Sandy</category>   
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      <item>
         <title>Governor Christie: It’s Time To Put Our Game Faces On </title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130322b.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Video&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Other</category>   
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Governor Christie: This Is A Turning Point For Our State</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130322a.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Video&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Other</category>   
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      <item>
         <title>Frequently Asked Questions About The Disaster Recovery Action Plan </title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130321c.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Helping New Jerseyans Understand What The Christie Administration&#39;s Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Action Plan Means For Them&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 21 Mar 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Hurricane Sandy</category>   
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         <title>Christie Administration Announces Extension of FEMA Transitional Sheltering Assistance Program</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130321b.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Sandy-Displaced Families Can Receive Assistance Through April 5, 2013&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 21 Mar 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Hurricane Sandy</category>   
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Governor Christie: This Isn&#39;t A Job, It&#39;s A Mission </title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130321a.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Video&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 21 Mar 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Hurricane Sandy</category>   
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>First Lady Mary Pat Christie Leads Nation’s First Spouses in Raising Awareness of Down Syndrome Cognitive Research</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130320d.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Drumthwacket to be Illuminated in Blue as Part of National Light the Way Initiative&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 20 Mar 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Other</category>   
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      <item>
         <title>Governor Christie: The Students In That Classroom Today Were Really A Trip</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130320c.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Video&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 20 Mar 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Hurricane Sandy</category>   
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         <title>Betting On Atlantic City</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130320b.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Governor Christie&#39;s Commitment To Atlantic City Is Helping Make It, Once Again, A Premiere Tourist Destination&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 20 Mar 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Jobs and the Economy</category>   
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         <title>Christie Administration Announces Significant Milestone for New Jersey’s Travel and Tourism Industry</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130320a.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Garden State Sets New Record with $40 Billion in Total Tourism Demand&lt;/em&gt;&lt;em&gt; &lt;/em&gt;&lt;em&gt;for 2012&lt;/em&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 20 Mar 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Hurricane Sandy</category>   
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         <title>Governor Christie: Not Even This Job Impresses My Mother-In-Law </title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130319a.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Video&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 19 Mar 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Other</category>   
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         <title>Governor Chris Christie Takes Action on Pending Legislation </title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130318c.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Trenton, NJ - Today, Governor Chris Christie took action on the following legislation: ...&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 18 Mar 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Bill Action</category>   
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         <title>Governor Christie On Restoring The Shore: We Have To Do It Together</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130318b.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Video&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 18 Mar 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Other</category>   
      </item>

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         <title>What They’re Saying: “A Sensible Approach” [pdf 145kB]</title>
         <link>http://nj.gov//governor/news/news/552013/pdf/20130318a.pdf</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Governor Christie&#39;s Recovery Action Plan Is &quot;A Positive Message To Homeowners And Business Owners&quot; That &quot;Help Is On The Way&quot;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 18 Mar 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Other</category>   
      </item>

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         <title>Governor Christie Takes Action to Secure All Possible Disaster Relief for New Jersey Communities</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130315b.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Executive Order Ensures All Local Eligible Local Governments Apply for FEMA Community Disaster Loans&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Hurricane Sandy</category>   
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         <title>Christie Administration Announces FEMA Approval of $3.3 Million Public Assistance Grant for Jersey City </title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130315a.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Funding Covers Costs for Emergency Protection Measures&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Hurricane Sandy</category>   
      </item>

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         <title>Governor Chris Christie Takes Action on Pending Legislation</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130314d.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Governor Chris Christie signed commonsense legislation into law to save taxpayer dollars and produce less waste by requiring all state employees to utilize direct deposit rather than paper checks beginning July 1, 2014.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 14 Mar 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Bill Action</category>   
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         <title>Christie Administration Announces FEMA Approval of $2.2 Million Public Assistance Project in Monmouth Beach </title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130314c.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Funding Covers Costs for Sandy Debris Removal&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 14 Mar 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Hurricane Sandy</category>   
      </item>

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         <title>Acting Governor Guadagno: Trenton-Mercer Airport&#39;s Wins Are Wins For New Jersey </title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130314b.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;Video&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 14 Mar 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Transportation</category>   
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         <title>Acting Governor Kim Guadagno Announces $2.5 Million in State Funding to Upgrade Taxiway at Trenton-Mercer Airport</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130314a.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Improvements Will Enhance Safety and Access for Travelers&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 14 Mar 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Transportation</category>   
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         <title>Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno Announces Creation of New Council on Innovation to Improve Collaborative Opportunities with Industry and Academia </title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130313a.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Adds Secretary of Higher Education to Partnership for Action&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 13 Mar 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Jobs and the Economy</category>   
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         <title>Governor Christie: My First Job Is For New Jersey Not My Political Party</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130312e.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Video&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 12 Mar 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Education</category>   
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      <item>
         <title>Governor Christie On Urban Schools: You’re Damn Right I’m Willing To Fight</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130312d.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Video&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 12 Mar 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Education</category>   
      </item>

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         <title>Taking Action To Distribute The Necessary Resources For The Rebuilding Process</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130312c.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;What New Jersey Residents Need To Know About The Christie Administration&#39;s Proposed First Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Action Plan&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 12 Mar 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Hurricane Sandy</category>   
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         <title>Governor Christie: You Need To Be A Part Of Making Paterson Better </title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130312b.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Video&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 12 Mar 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Education</category>   
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         <title>Paterson Promise Kept</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130312a.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Governor Christie Built On The Success Of The Harlem Children&#39;s Zone Model By Breaking Down Government Barriers And Focusing On The Needs Of Children In And Out Of The Classroom&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 12 Mar 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Education</category>   
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         <title>Governor Christie: You Need Big Minds And Big Hearts</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130311d.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Video&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 12 Mar 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Budget and Spending</category>   
      </item>

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         <title> Governor Christie Continues to Strengthen Critical Programs to Support Children and Families in Need</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130311c.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Governor Christie filed the following nominations and direct appointments with the State Senate and Secretary of State&#39;s Office.&lt;strong&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;The Governor&#39;s nominations are subject to the advice and consent of the State Senate.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 11 Mar 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Appointments</category>   
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         <title> Governor Christie Continues to Strengthen Critical Programs to Support Children and Families in Need</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130311b.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Fiscal Year 2104 Budget Bolsters Family-Support Programs&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 11 Mar 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Budget and Spending</category>   
      </item>

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         <title>Christie Administration Breaks Ground on $900 Million Direct Connection Project in Southern New Jersey </title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130311a.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;I-295, Route 42 and I-76 Motorists to Reap Major Safety and Congestion-Relief Benefits&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 11 Mar 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Jobs and the Economy</category>   
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         <title>Governor Chris Christie Orders Flags Lowered to Half-Staff in Honor of William F. Hyland, Former New Jersey Attorney General and Former Assembly Speaker </title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130308c.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Devoted Over Twenty Years of Public Service to the People of New Jersey&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Executive Orders</category>   
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         <title>Acting Governor Kim Guadagno Reaffirms Christie Administration&#39;s Commitment to Empowering Children with Disabilities During Visit to Hunterdon Healthcare Child Development Center </title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130308b.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Acting Governor Emphasizes Benefits of the State&#39;s Recent Transfer of Services for Children with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Budget and Spending</category>   
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         <title>Taking Emergency and Long-Term Action To Assist Debris Removal [pdf 395kB] </title>
         <link>http://nj.gov//governor/news/news/552013/pdf/20130308a.pdf</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Competitively Bid Emergency Contract With AshBritt Allowed New Jersey Towns To Take Immediate Action In Addressing Debris Removal In An Efficient And Responsible Manner&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Hurricane Sandy</category>   
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         <title>Governor Christie: We&#39;re Striving To Do What&#39;s Right</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130307c.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Video&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 07 Mar 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Budget and Spending</category>   
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         <title>Christie Administration Announces Extension of FEMA Transitional Sheltering Assistance Program</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130307b.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Sandy-Displaced Families Can Receive Assistance Through March 22, 2013&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 07 Mar 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Hurricane Sandy</category>   
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         <title>What They’re Saying: Empowering New Jerseyans With Developmental Disabilities</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130307a.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Governor&#39;s Christie Budget Reflects His &quot;Continued Commitment To People With Intellectual And Developmental Disabilities&quot;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 07 Mar 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Budget and Spending</category>   
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         <title>U.S. Navy Decision to Award Lockheed Martin Aegis Contract Acknowledges New Jersey as National Leader in Science and Technology</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130305b.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Contract Award to Keep Production of Navy Radar Systems and Preserve Jobs at Lockheed Martin&#39;s Largest New Jersey Facility in Moorestown&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 06 Mar 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Jobs and the Economy</category>   
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         <title>Governor Chris Christie Files Appointments </title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130305a.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Today, Governor Christie filed the following direct appointments with the Secretary of State&amp;rsquo;s Office.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 05 Mar 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Appointments</category>   
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         <title>Governor Christie On Washington, DC: I Don&#39;t Have The First Damn Idea What They&#39;re Doing Down There </title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130304e.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Video&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 04 Mar 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Other</category>   
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         <title>What They’re Saying: “Compassion And Leadership”</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130304d.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Governor Christie&#39;s Budget &quot;Shows Sincere Concern For New Jersey&#39;s Most Vulnerable Citizens&quot;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 04 Mar 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Budget and Spending</category>   
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         <title>Governor Christie: I Don&#39;t Care Whether They&#39;re Republicans Or Democrats, I Care If They&#39;re In Need </title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130304c.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Video&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 04 Mar 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Budget and Spending</category>   
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         <title> Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno Announces Retention of Ashland Inc. Commercial Unit in New Jersey</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130304b.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Cooperative Effort by State and Company Officials Successfully Retains Approximately 300 Jobs in New Jersey&lt;/em&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 04 Mar 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Jobs and the Economy</category>   
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         <title>Governor Christie Strengthens Programs to Empower New Jersey’s Most Vulnerable Citizens and Provide Critical Health Services</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130304a.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Fiscal Year 2014 Budget Expands Access to Health Care for New Jerseyans Most In Need While Implementing Innovative Reforms&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 04 Mar 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Budget and Spending</category>   
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         <title>Acting Governor Kim Guadagno Continues her “Open for Business” Tour with Stops in Tuckerton and Bay Head</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130301b.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Local Businesses Demonstrate Resilience and Determination Throughout Sandy Recovery&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Hurricane Sandy</category>   
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         <title>Governor Chris Christie Files Direct Appointments</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130301a.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Trenton, NJ&lt;strong&gt; -&lt;/strong&gt; Today, Governor Christie filed the following direct appointments with the Secretary of State&#39;s Office.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Appointments</category>   
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      <item>
         <title>Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno Continues “Open for Business” Tour with Stop at Black Trumpet Restaurant in Spring Lake</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130228f.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;em&gt;Overcoming Inventory Losses and an Extended Closure, Spring Lake Restaurant Is Open for Business&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 28 Feb 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Hurricane Sandy</category>   
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno Recognizes A&amp;P Supermarkets and The Salvation Army for Continued Commitment to Help Families Recover from Superstorm Sandy</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130228e.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Reopening of A&amp;amp;P of Ortley Beach Provides Valuable Store Space for The Salvation Army&#39;s Continued Outreach to Families Struggling to Rebuild&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 28 Feb 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Hurricane Sandy</category>   
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Governor Christie Announces 30-Day Extension for Sandy Disaster Assistance Registration</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130228c.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;New April 1 Deadline Allows Additional Time for Residents to Register for FEMA Assistance &lt;/em&gt;&lt;em&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 28 Feb 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Hurricane Sandy</category>   
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Governor Christie Delivers Relief and Support to Shore Businesses by Expanding Term of Seasonal Alcoholic Beverage Licenses in 2013</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130228b.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Executive Order Helps Shore Businesses Come Back with Beginning of 2013 Seasonal License Term Advanced by Two Months to March 1 &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 28 Feb 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Hurricane Sandy</category>   
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>By The Numbers: Recover. Rebuild. Restore. </title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130228a.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;The Numbers Tell The Story Of Governor Christie&#39;s Record Of Restoring Fiscal Sanity To Trenton While Funding Key Priorities And Laying The Groundwork For New Jersey&#39;s Recovery&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 28 Feb 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Other</category>   
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Governor Christie: I Have No Idea</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130227c.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Video&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 27 Feb 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Other</category>   
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Governor Christie On Best Parts (Serious And Fun) About Being Governor </title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130227b.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Video&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 27 Feb 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Other</category>   
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>The Christie Middle-Class Reform Agenda </title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130227a.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;After Nearly Two Years Of Delay And Inaction, It Is Time For The Legislature To Move Forward On Governor Christie&#39;s Common-Sense Reforms To Improve The Lives Of Middle-Class New Jerseyans&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 27 Feb 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Budget and Spending</category>   
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Governor Christie: New Jersey&#39;s Sad History Of Over Institutionalization Is Ending </title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130226r.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Video&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 26 Feb 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Budget and Spending</category>   
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Governor Christie On Education Reform: The Fight Continues </title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130226p.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Video&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 26 Feb 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Budget and Spending</category>   
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Governor Christie On Medicaid Program: We Are Putting People First </title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130226o.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Video&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 26 Feb 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Budget and Spending</category>   
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Governor Christie On Sandy Contingency Fund: This Will Ensure We Move Ahead </title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130226n.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Video&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 26 Feb 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Budget and Spending</category>   
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Statement from Governor Chris Christie on Signing of Internet Gaming Bill </title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130226m.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Governor Chris Christie released the following statement today upon signing into law the Internet gaming bill ...&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 26 Feb 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Statements</category>   
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      <item>
         <title>Governor Christie: I Believe New Jerseyans Are Overtaxed </title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130226l.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;Video&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 26 Feb 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Property Taxes</category>   
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Governor Christie On Property Tax Relief: What Are We Waiting For? </title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130226k.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Video&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 26 Feb 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Budget and Spending</category>   
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Governor Christie: Our Pension System Is Alive </title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130226j.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Video&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 26 Feb 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Budget and Spending</category>   
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Governor Chris Christie’s Fiscal Year 2014 Budget Address As Prepared for Delivery</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130226i.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Trenton, New Jersey,&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;February 26, 2013&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 26 Feb 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Budget and Spending</category>   
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Recover. Rebuild. Restore. </title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130226g.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Four Years In A Row Governor Christie Delivers A Budget That Restores Fiscal Sanity To Trenton, While Protecting Critical Investments And Laying The Groundwork For A Stronger New Jersey&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 26 Feb 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Budget and Spending</category>   
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Increasing Our Commitment To New Jerseyans With Developmental Disabilities </title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130226f.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;Governor Christie has long spoken of the State&#39;s moral imperative to recognize the unique needs of every New Jerseyan with a developmental disability and has expressed a steadfast commitment to helping them lead richer and fuller lives.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 26 Feb 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Budget and Spending</category>   
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>A Commitment To Recovery </title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130226e.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Bringing Performance Pay For Newark Teachers Marks Yet Another Milestone In Governor Christie&#39;s Effort To Deliver On The Promise Of A High-Quality Education For Every New Jersey Student&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 26 Feb 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Budget and Spending</category>   
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Doing The Big Things In A Bipartisan Way</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130226d.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Working with all invested parties on common-sense solutions to improve new jersey&#39;s schools&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 26 Feb 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Budget and Spending</category>   
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Restoring Fiscal Sanity In Trenton</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130226c.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Since Taking Office, One Of Governor Christie&#39;s Highest Priorities Has Been To Protect Taxpayers And Rein In The Cost Of Government &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 26 Feb 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Budget and Spending</category>   
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Delivering On The Promise</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130226b.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Bringing Performance Pay For Newark Teachers Marks Yet Another Milestone In Governor Christie&#39;s Effort To Deliver On The Promise Of A High-Quality Education For Every New Jersey Student&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 26 Feb 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Budget and Spending</category>   
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Governor Christie 2014 Budget Teaser: Saving Lives Lasts Forever</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130226a.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;***Live at 3PM Today! Governor Christie&#39;s Fiscal Year 2014 Budget Address***&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 26 Feb 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Budget and Spending</category>   
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>New Jersey to Receive $714,000 for Anti-Pollution Programs as Result of Participation in Multi-State Legal Settlement with Midwest Utility</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130225b.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: left;&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;Ohio-Based Company Must Reduce Coal-Fired Emissions That Spread East to New Jersey&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 25 Feb 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Other</category>   
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Christie Administration Announces Insurance Mediation Program to Expedite Sandy-Related Claims</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130225a.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;Continuing the Administration&#39;s commitment to assist New Jersey residents in swiftly resolving their Sandy-related insurance claims, Governor Chris Christie and New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance (DOBI) Commissioner Ken Kobylowski announced the release of a Request for a Qualification (RFQ) to establish a new mediation process that gives consumers the option to settle disputed cases without resorting to costly and time consuming lawsuits.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 25 Feb 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Hurricane Sandy</category>   
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Christie Administration Announces Additional Tax Assistance Events for Superstorm Sandy Victims in Monmouth and Atlantic Counties</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130221b.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Governor Christie&amp;rsquo;s ongoing efforts to bring government services directly to those who suffered damage or disruption in their lives due to Superstorm Sandy has been expanded by adding two additional free tax assistance outreach events in Monmouth and Atlantic counties.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 21 Feb 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Hurricane Sandy</category>   
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Christie Administration Announces Extension of FEMA Transitional Sheltering Assistance Program </title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130221a.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Sandy-Displaced Families Can Receive Assistance Through March 8, 2013&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 21 Feb 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Hurricane Sandy</category>   
      </item>

      <item>
         <title> Governor Christie: We&#39;re Here To Help Firefighters Affected By Sandy </title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130220b.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Video&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 20 Feb 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Hurricane Sandy</category>   
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Governor Christie Announces Peer-to-Peer Assistance Program Available for Sandy-Impacted Firefighters </title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130220a.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;New Jersey Department of Community Affairs Initiative Matches One Firefighter to Another to Help Rebuild&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 20 Feb 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Hurricane Sandy</category>   
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Governor Christie on Route 35: We Will Rebuild Better And We Will Rebuild Now </title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130219b.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Video&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 19 Feb 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Hurricane Sandy</category>   
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Governor Christie Announces Aggressive Plan to Strengthen and Rebuild Jersey Shore’s Sandy-Damaged Route 35 </title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130219a.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;12.5-Mile Stretch of Highway from Point Pleasant Beach to Berkeley Will Undergo Accelerated $200 Million Transformation&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 19 Feb 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Hurricane Sandy</category>   
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Governor Christie Announces Agricultural Natural Disaster Designation Approved for 14 New Jersey Counties</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130215b.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Farmers Suffered Superstorm Sandy, Other Weather-Related Damages During 2012&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 19 Feb 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Hurricane Sandy</category>   
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Governor Christie Outlines Path Forward to Best Maintain New Jersey&#39;s Delivery of Excellent Healthcare to Residents</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130215a.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Federally Administered Health Exchange Most Responsible Choice for New Jersey&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Other</category>   
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Acting Governor Kim Guadagno Celebrates Black History Month with Visits to Two New Jersey Schools </title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130214d.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Presents Banners in Recognition of 150&lt;sup&gt;th&lt;/sup&gt; Anniversary of Emancipation Proclamation and 50&lt;sup&gt;th&lt;/sup&gt; Anniversary of Dr. King&#39;s &quot;I Have a Dream Speech&quot; to Gregory Elementary School and Martin Luther King Elementary School&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 14 Feb 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Other</category>   
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Statement From Governor Chris Christie on Senator Frank Lautenberg’s Decision Not to Seek Another Term</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130214c.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Trenton, NJ -&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;Governor Chris Christie today released the following statement in response to Senator Frank Lautenberg&#39;s decision not to seek another term in the United States Senate: ...&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 14 Feb 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Statements</category>   
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Acting Governor Guadagno: We Welcome Home The Miss America Pageant</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130214b.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: left;&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;Video&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 14 Feb 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Jobs and the Economy</category>   
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Acting Governor Kim Guadagno Welcomes the Return of Miss America Pageant to Atlantic City Boardwalk</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130214a.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: left;&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;Iconic Convention Hall to Host World Famous Pageant in 2014 and Beyond&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 14 Feb 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Jobs and the Economy</category>   
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Acting Governor Guadagno: STEM Scholars Program Promotes Excellence In Education </title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130213b.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Video&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 13 Feb 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Education</category>   
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Acting Governor Kim Guadagno Announces Governor’s STEM Scholars Program to Pair New Jersey’s Brightest Math &amp; Science Students with Industry Leaders</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130213a.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Unique Joint Public/Private Partnership Will Establish a Student STEM Leadership Program for the Research Industry in New Jersey&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 13 Feb 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Education</category>   
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Acting Governor Kim Guadagno Announces Significant Milestone in Number of New Jersey Homekeeper Program Loans Awarded</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130212a.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Program Changes Spur Momentum in Helping Administration Reach More than 2,300 Struggling Homeowners &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 12 Feb 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Jobs and the Economy</category>   
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      <item>
         <title>Acting Governor Kim Guadagno Continues her “Open for Business” Tour with Stops in Sea Bright and Little Silver</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130211d.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: left;&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;em&gt;Bain&#39;s Hardware and Ye Olde Pie Shoppe Exemplify Resilience and Determination of New Jersey&#39;s Small Business Owners&lt;/em&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 04 Feb 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Hurricane Sandy</category>   
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      <item>
         <title>Acting Governor Kim Guadagno Unveils “Show Your Love for the Jersey Shore” Initiative to Encourage Jersey Shore Tourism</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130211c.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Public-Private Partnership to Promote Shore Area Dining, Accommodations, Cultural and Entertainment Venues&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 11 Feb 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Hurricane Sandy</category>   
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Acting Governor Guadagno: Jenkinson&#39;s Showcases The Comeback Of The Jersey Shore </title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130211b.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Video&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 11 Feb 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Hurricane Sandy</category>   
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Governor Christie: Sandy Funds Will Be Spent Wisely </title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130211a.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Video&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 11 Feb 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Hurricane Sandy</category>   
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Governor Christie Gives Update On Winter Storm Nemo</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130208c.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Video&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Other</category>   
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Governor Christie Takes Action to Ensure Integrity and Stringent Accountability of Sandy Reconstruction Funding</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130208b.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Governor&#39;s Executive Action Directs State Comptroller to Conduct Independent Review of Contracts, Transparency Measures Over Expenditures&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Hurricane Sandy</category>   
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         <title>First Lady Mary Pat Christie Showcases the Artistic Contributions of Photographer Wendel White During Black History Month Exhibit at Drumthwacket</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130208a.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;First Lady Mary Pat Christie celebrated the artistry and cultural contributions of&amp;nbsp;Newark-born&amp;nbsp;Wendel White during a Black History&amp;nbsp;Month presentation of his photographic works at Drumthwacket, the Governor&#39;s&amp;nbsp;official residence in Princeton.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Other</category>   
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      <item>
         <title>HUD Secretary Donovan On Governor Christie: Obama Found A Jersey Guy</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130207g.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;Video&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Hurricane Sandy</category>   
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         <title>Christie Administration Announces Series of Tax Assistance Events for Superstorm Sandy Victims in Hard-Hit Communities in Bergen, Monmouth and Ocean Counties</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130207f.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;Governor Christie&#39;s ongoing effort to bring government services directly to those who suffered damage or disruption in their lives due to Superstorm Sandy ...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Hurricane Sandy</category>   
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         <title>Governor Chris Christie Takes Action on Pending Legislation</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130207e.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;Today, Governor Chris Christie took action on the following legislation&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Bill Action</category>   
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Governor Christie Acts to Ensure Careful, Transparent Implementation of Internet Gaming</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130207d.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Governor&#39;s Changes Provide For Responsible Implementation of Internet Gaming with Annual Review, 10-Year Sunset, and Increased Resources to Treat Gambling Addiction&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Bill Action</category>   
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Governor Christie Marks Grand Opening of New Colin Powell Elementary School in Union City</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130207c.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Ribbon-Cutting Continues Christie Administration&#39;s Commitment to Quality Educational Facilities for New Jersey Students&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Education</category>   
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Trenton Translation: &quot;Rush&quot;</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130207b.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;David Bauman And Robert Hanna Have Already Waited Longer For A Hearing Than The Majority Of Justices On Either The New Jersey Or United States Supreme Court, So What Is Steve Sweeney&#39;s Definition Of &quot;Rush&quot;?&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Other</category>   
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Christie Administration Announces FEMA Transitional Sheltering Assistance Program Extension</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130207a.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Sandy-Displaced Residents Can Receive Assistance Through February 22, 2013&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Hurricane Sandy</category>   
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno Continues her “Open for Business” Tour with Stop at TreeHouse Antique Center in Historic Cape May</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130206c.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Surviving Superstorm Sandy Without Significant Damage, Tourism Businesses Seek to Change Perception About Storm&#39;s Impact on Cape May&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 04 Feb 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Hurricane Sandy</category>   
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Governor Christie: $1.8 Billion in Federal Funding Will Help Us Rebuild</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130206b.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Video&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 06 Feb 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Hurricane Sandy</category>   
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>100 Days: Rebuilding The Shore Board By Board [pdf 290kB]</title>
         <link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/552013/pdf/20130206a.pdf</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;em&gt;100 Days After The Devastation Of Superstorm Sandy, Governor Christie Remains Committed To Rebuilding The Jersey Shore And Restoring Its Iconic Communities&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 06 Feb 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Hurricane Sandy</category>   
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Taking Emergency and Long-Term Action To Assist Debris Removal</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130205f.html</link>
         <description>&lt;P&gt;&lt;EM&gt;Competitively Bid Emergency Contract With AshBritt Allowed New Jersey Towns To Take Immediate Action In Addressing Debris Removal In An Efficient And Responsible Manner&lt;/EM&gt;&lt;/P&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 05 Feb 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Hurricane Sandy</category>   
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Governor Chris Christie Travels to Sea Girt to Mark Beginning of Boardwalk Reconstruction </title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130205e.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Construction to Repair Boardwalk and Rebuild Dunes is Latest Important Step in Sandy Recovery and Rebuilding Process &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 05 Feb 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Hurricane Sandy</category>   
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Governor Christie: Senator Sweeney Has Been The Obstructionist In Chief</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130205d.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Video&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 05 Feb 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Other</category>   
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Governor Christie On National Flood Insurance Plan: I’ve Been As Patient As I’m Going To Be</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130205c.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Video&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 05 Feb 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Hurricane Sandy</category>   
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Governor Christie Acts to Protect Property Owners Affected by Sandy and Provide Quicker Resolution of Storm-Related Insurance Claims and Disputes </title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130205b.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: left;&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;Expedited Claim Assistance Will Help Residents Get Answers Faster&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 05 Feb 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Hurricane Sandy</category>   
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Governor Chris Christie Files Appointments </title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130205a.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Today, Governor Christie filed the following direct appointments with the Secretary of State&amp;rsquo;s Office.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 05 Mar 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Appointments</category>   
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno Continues her “Open for Business” Tour with Stop at TreeHouse Antique Center in Historic Cape May</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130204f.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Surviving Superstorm Sandy Without Significant Damage, Tourism Businesses Seek to Change Perception About Storm&#39;s Impact on Cape May&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p align=&quot;center&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 04 Feb 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Hurricane Sandy</category>   
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Governor Chris Christie Files Nominations</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130204d.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Today,&lt;strong&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;Governor Christie filed the following nominations with the State Senate. The Governor&#39;s nominations are subject to the advice and consent of the State Senate. ...&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 04 Feb 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Appointments</category>   
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Governor Christie Hosts Mobile Cabinet in Union Beach </title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130204c.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Christie Administration Officials Will Join Governor to Help Residents Resolve Sandy-Related Insurance Disputes &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 04 Feb 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Hurricane Sandy</category>   
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Governor Chris Christie Takes Action on Pending Legislation</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130204b.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Today, Governor Chris Christie took action on the following legislation:...&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 04 Feb 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Bill Action</category>   
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno Participates in Groundbreaking to Mark the End of Traffic Signals on the Garden State Parkway</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130204a.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Long-Awaited Removal Promises a Safer Trip for Residents and Visitors&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 04 Feb 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Transportation</category>   
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Acting Governor Kim Guadagno Continues her “Open for Business” Tour with Stops at The Empire Club and Segovia Steakhouse &amp; Seafood in Little Ferry</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130201g.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Overcoming Damage, Revenue and Inventory Losses, Little Ferry Restaurants Reopen for Business&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 31 Jan 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Hurricane Sandy</category>   
      </item>

      <item>
         <title> They Said It! Judiciary Committee: Bauman’s Resume “Very Impressive” [pdf 35kB]</title>
         <link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/552013/pdf/20130201e.pdf</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Members Of The Senate Judiciary Committee Praised Judge David Bauman&#39;s &quot;Very Impressive Resume&quot; When They Unanimously Approved Him For The Superior Court Nearly Five Years Ago, So Why Are They Denying Him A Hearing Now?&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Other</category>   
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>They Said It! Scutari: Hanna&#39;s Credentials &quot;Very Impressive&quot; [pdf 50kB]</title>
         <link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/552013/pdf/20130201d.pdf</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Nicholas Scutari Has Already Praised Robert Hanna&#39;s &quot;Very Impressive&quot; Legal Resume, So Why Won&#39;t He Grant Him A Hearing?&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Other</category>   
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Governor Chris Christie Files Direct Appointments</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130201c.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Today,&lt;strong&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;Governor Chris Christie filed the following direct appointments with the Secretary of State&#39;s Office.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Appointments</category>   
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Christie Administration Announces Expanded Portion of Liberty State Park to Reopen Following Superstorm Sandy</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130201b.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Section of Hudson River Walkway and Interior Green Areas Now Accessible as Post-Sandy Cleanup and Repairs Continue&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Hurricane Sandy</category>   
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Governor Chris Christie Commemorates Black History Month in New Jersey</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130201a.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;Governor Chris Christie released the following statement today in recognition of Black History Month, which is observed during February. . .&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Other</category>   
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno Visits On the Deck Restaurant and Harbor View Bar to See New Jersey’s “Open for Business” Attitude in Action</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130131g.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Closed for Three Months, Atlantic Highlands Restaurant&#39;s Resilience is Testament to Shore&#39;s Comeback Spirit&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 31 Jan 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Hurricane Sandy</category>   
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Respect The Process [pdf 40kB]</title>
         <link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/552013/pdf/20130131e.pdf</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;State And Federal Nominees Regularly Receive Hearings In Less Time Than David Bauman And Robert Hanna Have Already Waited, Exposing Steve Sweeney&#39;s Continued Disrespect For The Constitutional Process And The Court&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 31 Jan 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Other</category>   
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Governor Chris Christie Acts to Spur Investment and Growth in New Jersey’s Innovative and Emerging Technology Businesses</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130131d.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;$25 Million Angel Investor Tax Credit Program Will Encourage Early Investment in New Jersey&#39;s Emerging Innovative Businesses &amp;nbsp;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 31 Jan 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Jobs and the Economy</category>   
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>First Lady Mary Pat Christie Announces Drumthwacket Turns Red for Women’s Heart Health During Month of February</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130131c.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Awareness Initiative Aims to Reduce Women&#39;s Risk Factors and Save Lives&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 31 Jan 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Other</category>   
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno Thanks Cantor Fitzgerald for Generosity and Assistance to Families Impacted by Superstorm Sandy </title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130131b.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Worldwide Financial Firm&#39;s Relief Fund Donates $1000 Gift Cards to More Than 400 Union Beach Families in Need&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 31 Jan 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Hurricane Sandy</category>   
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>FW: What They’re Saying: A &quot;Balanced” And “Reasonable Compromise” [pdf 60kB]</title>
         <link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/552013/pdf/20130131a.pdf</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Governor Christie&#39;s Minimum Wage Proposal Shows &quot;A Willingness To Meet Democrats Halfway&quot; By Providing A Reasonable Wage Increase For Working Families&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 31 Jan 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Jobs and the Economy</category>   
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Christie Administration Announces FEMA Approval of Nearly $10 Million in Federal Funding for Public Assistance Projects for Recovery and Rebuilding Following Superstorm Sandy</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130130f.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: left;&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;Funding Covers Costs of Debris Removal in Marlboro and Belmar, As Well As Administrative Costs Incurred by New Jersey OEM&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 30 Jan 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Hurricane Sandy</category>   
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Supremely Qualified: Support Pours In For Bob Hanna&#39;s Nomination [pdf 35kB]</title>
         <link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/552013/pdf/20130130e.pdf</link>
         <description>&lt;p align=&quot;left&quot;&gt;&quot;I write in unqualified support of Bob Hanna&#39;s nomination to the Supreme Court of New Jersey...&quot;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 30 Jan 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Appointments</category>   
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Acting Governor Kim Guadagno Honors Students From 24 Local Schools For Their Efforts to Provide Hunger Relief Assistance to Neighbors In Need</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130130d.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties&#39; &quot;Holiday Hunger Challenge&quot; Yields 68,000 Pounds of Food Products For Local Residents&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 30 Jan 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Other</category>   
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Supremely Qualified: Support Pours In For Judge David Bauman&#39;s Nomination And Fair-Mindedness” </title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130130c.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;&quot;I have known Judge Bauman for over twenty years, as we practiced law together at Bressler, Amery &amp;amp; Ross for over thirteen years before I became a Judge in 2005. ...&quot;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 30 Jan 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Other</category>   
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Acting Governor Kim Guadagno Announces $350 Million in Major Improvement Work to Begin on Route 72 Manahawkin Bay Causeway</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130130b.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Twin-Bridge Design is Consistent with Guiding Principles of Rebuilding in Wake of Superstorm Sandy&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 30 Jan 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Hurricane Sandy</category>   
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>What They’re Saying: “Independence And Fair-Mindedness”  [pdf 40kB]</title>
         <link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/552013/pdf/20130130a.pdf</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Robert Hanna And David Bauman &quot;Appear Well-Qualified For The Court,&quot; And The Senate Needs To &quot;Act Promptly And Take Petty Politics Out Of The Mix&quot; &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 30 Jan 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Other</category>   
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Governor Chris Christie Files Direct Appointments</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130129c.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Today,&lt;strong&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;Governor Chris Christie filed the following direct appointments with the Secretary of State&#39;s Office.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 29 Jan 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Appointments</category>   
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Governor Christie On Supreme Court Nominations: To Sit And Do Nothing Is Just Unacceptable</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130129b.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Video&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 29 Jan 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Other</category>   
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Acting Governor Kim Guadagno Signs Bipartisan Legislation Establishing 2014 NJ Special Olympics “Home Team” Fund</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130129a.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Contributions Will Help New Jersey&#39;s Special Olympics Athletes Train and Participate in 2014 Special Olympics USA Games Hosted in New Jersey&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 29 Jan 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Other</category>   
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Governor Chris Christie Takes Action on Pending Legislation, Securing Employment and Housing Opportunities for New Jersey Veterans</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130128d.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Governor Christie today signed into law two bills aimed at supporting businesses owned by or that employ veterans and helping secure affordable housing opportunities for veterans.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 29 Jan 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Bill Action</category>   
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Joint Statement From Governors Christie, Cuomo and Malloy Regarding U.S. Senate’s Action on Hurricane Sandy Disaster Aid Bill</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130128c.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;New Jersey&lt;strong&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;Governor Chris Christie, New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and Connecticut Governor Dannel P. Malloy released the following statement regarding the Senate&#39;s passage today of the disaster relief package&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 29 Jan 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Hurricane Sandy</category>   
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Governor Chris Christie Files Nominations</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130128b.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Qualified New Jerseyans Not Confirmed During 215&lt;sup&gt;th&lt;/sup&gt; Legislative Session By State Senate&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 29 Jan 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Appointments</category>   
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Governor Christie Calls For Minimum Wage Increase with Responsible Phase-In, While Helping Struggling Families with EITC Increase</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130128a.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Governor&amp;rsquo;s Conditional Veto Pairs Responsible 3-Year Phase-In of One-Dollar Wage Increase with 25 Percent Increase in Earned Income Tax Credit&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 28 Jan 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Property Taxes</category>   
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Christie Administration Announces $11.5 Million in FEMA Funding for Department of Human Services’ Disaster Case Management Program</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130125d.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;The Christie Administration announced today that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded $11,558,582 to the New Jersey Department of Human Services&#39; Division of Family Development (DFD) for a Disaster Case Management Program (DCMP).&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Hurricane Sandy</category>   
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Christie Administration Announces FEMA Transitional Sheltering Assistance Program Extension</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130125c.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;em&gt;Sandy-Displaced Residents Can Receive Assistance Through February 8, 2013&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Hurricane Sandy</category>   
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Christie Administration Announces Partial Reopening of Island Beach State Park Following Sandy Cleanup</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130125a.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;All State Parks Have Now Been Reopened Post Sandy&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Hurricane Sandy</category>   
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Rebuilding Faster, Stronger, and More Resilient</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130124d.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;The Christie Administration Is Committed To Giving Homeowners, Small Businesses, And Communities The Best Available Scientific Data To Help Guide A Stronger And More Resilient Reconstruction&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 24 Jan 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Hurricane Sandy</category>   
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Governor Christie Outlines Regulations to Allow Residents and Businesses to Rebuild Faster, Stronger and Safer from Hurricane Sandy</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130124c.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Standards Will Ensure Lower Premiums In The Long Term, Protecting Residents From Out Of Control Costs&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 24 Jan 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Hurricane Sandy</category>   
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Governor Chris Christie and the National Football League Announce New Jersey-Based Events for Super Bowl XLVIII in 2014</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130124b.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Events Include Media Day at Prudential Center and NFL Tailgate Party at the Meadowlands Racetrack&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 24 Jan 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Other</category>   
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Christie Administration Continues Hurricane Sandy Cleanup Through National Emergency Grant Opportunities</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130124a.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Labor Commissioner Wirths Tours Hillsborough Worksites&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 24 Jan 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Hurricane Sandy</category>   
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno Commends Determination of Small Businesses During &quot;Open for Business&quot; Stops in Belmar, Lavallette and Ship Bottom </title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130123a.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Overcoming Property Damage, Revenue and Inventory Losses, Jersey Shore Businesses Are Reopening and Preparing for Spring and Summer Seasons&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 14 Jan 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Hurricane Sandy</category>   
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Christie Administration Reminds Sandy Victims of Approaching February 4 Deadline to Apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130122a.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;The Christie Administration is reminding New Jerseyans who were left unemployed due to Hurricane Sandy that they have until February 4, 2013 to file an application for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA).&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 22 Jan 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Hurricane Sandy</category>   
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Statement From Governor Chris Christie on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130121a.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;Governor Chris Christie issued the following statement in commemoration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 22 Jan 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Other</category>   
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Acting Governor Kim Guadagno Calls on New Jerseyans to Honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in a “Day of Service” </title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130120a.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Fellow New Jerseyans Rebuild and Recover from Hurricane Sandy Honors Dr. King&#39;s Legacy of Community Service&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 22 Jan 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Other</category>   
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Christie Administration Announces FEMA Approval of $1.5 Million Public Assistance Project in Lavallette</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130118b.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;Funding Covers Costs for Emergency Protection Measures&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Other</category>   
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Christie, Town Halls Are Perfect Together</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130118a.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&quot;Gov. Chris Christie held his 100th town hall meeting in Stafford Wednesday, and it was, quite fittingly, a command performance. &amp;hellip;&quot; Editorial From &lt;em&gt;Asbury Park Press&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Other</category>   
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno Applauds Resilience of New Jersey’s Small Businesses in Aftermath of Hurricane Sandy</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130117g.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Zack&#39;s Oak Bar and Restaurant Reopens Thanks to Determination and Volunteers&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 14 Jan 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Hurricane Sandy</category>   
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Governor Christie: This Is About Violence Control</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130117e.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Video&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 17 Jan 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Task Forces</category>   
      </item>

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         <title>Governor Christie On Gun Violence: We Must Be The Grown Ups On This Issue</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130117d.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Video&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 17 Jan 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Task Forces</category>   
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Governor Christie On NRA Ad: It&#39;s Reprehensible</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130117c.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Video&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 17 Jan 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Task Forces</category>   
      </item>

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         <title>Governor Christie Acts on Violence Prevention with Comprehensive Review of the Intersection of Gun Control, Addiction, Mental Health and School Safety Issues</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130117b.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;NJ SAFE Task Force will Study and Provide Recommendations on How to Better Prevent Violent Crime&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 17 Jan 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Task Forces</category>   
      </item>

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         <title>The Whole Picture</title>
         <link>http://www.nj.gov/governor/news/news/552013/pdf/20130117_The Whole Picture.pdf</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;The New Jersey SAFE Taskforce Builds On Governor Christie&amp;rsquo;s Record Of Taking A Comprehensive Approach To Addressing Violence, Addiction And Mental Health Issues&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 17 Jan 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Statements</category>   
      </item>

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         <title>Delivering On The Promise</title>
         <link>http://www.nj.gov/governor/news/news/552013/pdf/20130116_delivering.pdf</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;Bringing Performance Pay For Newark Teachers Marks Yet Another Milestone In Governor Christie&amp;rsquo;s Effort To Deliver On The Promise Of A High-Quality Education For Every New Jersey Student&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 16 Jan 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Other</category>   
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Governor Christie On Sandy Supplemental: If You&#39;re Coming With $60 Billion, You Can Show Up Late</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130116d.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Video&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 16 Jan 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Hurricane Sandy</category>   
      </item>

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         <title>Governor Christie At 100th Town Hall: The One Constant Is You</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130116c.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Video&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 16 Jan 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Other</category>   
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Governor Christie At 100th Town Hall: I&#39;ve Drawn My Inspiration From You</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130116b.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Video&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 16 Jan 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Other</category>   
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Christie Town Halls By The Numbers: 100 And Counting </title>
         <link>http://www.nj.gov/governor/news/news/552013/pdf/20130116_Christie Town Halls By The Numbers.pdf</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&quot;Wednesday will be the 100th one that I&amp;rsquo;ve done since I&amp;rsquo;ve been Governor. I&amp;rsquo;m proud to have that level of transparency in our administration and that level of accessibility ... &quot;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 16 Jan 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Other</category>   
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno Visits Jersey City’s Brownstone Diner &amp; Pancake Factory to See New Jersey’s “Open For Business” Attitude In Action</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130115d.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Visit to Lola&#39;s Boutique in Point Pleasant Beach Symbolizes Shore Communities are Open and Doing Business&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 14 Jan 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Hurricane Sandy</category>   
      </item>

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         <title>Joint Statement From Governors Christie, Cuomo and Malloy Regarding House of Representatives Action on Disaster Aid Bill</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130115b.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and Connecticut Governor Dannel P. Malloy released the following statement regarding passage today of the disaster relief package by the House of Representatives:&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 15 Jan 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Hurricane Sandy</category>   
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         <title>At Christie Administration Request, FEMA Now Providing Security Deposit Assistance for Residents Displaced by Superstorm Sandy</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130115a.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Assistance Will Help Displaced Households Transition From Hotels and Motels to More Permanent Housing&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 15 Jan 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Hurricane Sandy</category>   
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno Visits Jersey City’s Brownstone Diner &amp; Pancake Factory to See New Jersey’s “Open For Business” Attitude In Action</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130114g.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Diner Owners Kept Workers Employed While Closed Due to Flooding from Hurricane Sandy&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 14 Jan 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Hurricane Sandy</category>   
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Governor Chris Christie Takes Action on Pending Legislation</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130114f.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;Today, Governor Chris Christie took action on the following legislation...&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 14 Jan 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Bill Action</category>   
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Governor Christie: They Picked The Wrong State</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130114e.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: left;&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;Video&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 14 Jan 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Hurricane Sandy</category>   
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Governor Christie: There Is Nothing More Important Than Rebuilding Our Jersey Shore </title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130114d.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: left;&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;Video&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 14 Jan 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Hurricane Sandy</category>   
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>A Governor Christie Town Hall: What It Takes</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130114c.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: left;&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;Video&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 14 Jan 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Other</category>   
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Christie Administration Encourages Hurricane Sandy Survivors to Utilize Resources Available Through New Jersey Housing Resource Center</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130114b.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: left;&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;Property Providers Urged to List Available Rental Units on Free, Statewide Service to Quickly Help Identify Housing for Disaster Survivors&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 14 Jan 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Hurricane Sandy</category>   
      </item>

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         <title>Governor Christie Announces Sandy Job Initiatives to Help Storm Impacted Communities and Businesses Recover and Put People Back to Work</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130114a.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Bradley Beach Restoration Project Uses Administration Grant Dollars to Hire Unemployed Residents for Clean Up Project&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 14 Jan 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Hurricane Sandy</category>   
      </item>

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         <title>Christie Administration Announces FEMA Transitional Sheltering Assistance Program Extended for Residents Affected by Hurricane Sandy</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130110a.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;New Jersey Approved for 14-Day Extension of Program&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 10 Jan 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Hurricane Sandy</category>   
      </item>

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         <title>Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno Highlights New Jersey’s “Open For Business” Attitude Following Hurricane Sandy </title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130109g.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;Visit to Brickwall Tavern &amp;amp; Restaurant in Asbury Park Emphasizes Resilience of New Jersey Municipalities and Businesses&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 09 Jan 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Hurricane Sandy</category>   
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Thank You New Jersey</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130109f.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;Video&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 09 Jan 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Hurricane Sandy</category>   
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Governor Christie: Today Is One Of The Great First Moments Of Rebuilding New Jersey</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130109e.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;Video&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 09 Jan 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Hurricane Sandy</category>   
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Governor Christie On Imus In The Morning: I&#39;ll Say What I Think, That&#39;s Who I Am</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130109d.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;Video&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 09 Jan 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Other</category>   
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Governor Christie On The Today Show: I&#39;ll Continue To Speak Out About Things I Think Are Important </title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130109c.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;Video&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 09 Jan 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Other</category>   
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Governor Christie On Good Morning America: I&#39;d Like Congress To Learn To Listen</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130109b.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;Video&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 09 Jan 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Other</category>   
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Governor Christie On CBS This Morning: My Job Is To Be Governor And Advocate For My Constituents</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130109a.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;Video&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 09 Jan 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Other</category>   
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Governor Christie: Maybe The Folks In Washington Could Learn Something Here</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130108l.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;Video&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 08 Jan 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Other</category>   
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Governor Christie: We Made The Impossible A Reality </title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130108k.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;Video&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 08 Jan 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Other</category>   
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Governor Christie: Sandy Was And Is Above Politics</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130108j.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;Video&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 08 Jan 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Other</category>   
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Governor Christie: We Will Build This Back Better Than It Was</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130108i.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;Video&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 08 Jan 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Other</category>   
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Governor Christie: Sandy Did Not Destroy Our Spirit</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130108h.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;Video&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 08 Jan 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Other</category>   
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Governor Christie To Ginjer: You Haven&#39;t Lost Your Home, You Lost A House</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130108g.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;Video&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 08 Jan 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Other</category>   
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Governor Christie: We Will Not Turn Back</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130108f.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;Video&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 08 Jan 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Other</category>   
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Read All About It! [pdf 460kB]</title>
         <link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/552013/pdf/20130108de.pdf</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;A Look Back At The Headlines Of 2012&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 08 Jan 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Other</category>   
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Governor Chris Christie’s 2013 State of the State Address As Prepared for Delivery</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130108d.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;Lt. Governor Guadagno, Madam Speaker, Mr. President, members of the Legislature, fellow New Jerseyans.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 08 Jan 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Other</category>   
      </item>

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         <title>Delivering On The Promise [pdf 375kB]</title>
         <link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/552013/pdf/20130108d.pdf</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;Bringing Performance Pay For Newark Teachers Marks Yet Another Milestone In Governor Christie&amp;rsquo;s Effort To Deliver On The Promise Of A High-Quality Education For Every New Jersey Student&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 08 Jan 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Other</category>   
      </item>

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         <title>A Commitment to Recovery [pdf 280kB]</title>
         <link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/552013/pdf/20130108c.pdf</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;Rebuilding New Jersey In The Wake Of Super Storm Sandy&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 08 Jan 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Hurricane Sandy</category>   
      </item>

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         <title>State Of Change [pdf 695kB]</title>
         <link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/552013/pdf/20130108b.pdf</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;Three Years In Office, Governor Christie Continues to Build A Sweeping Record Of Historic And Bipartisan Reform&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 08 Jan 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Other</category>   
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      <item>
         <title>Promises Made, Promises Kept [pdf 380kB]</title>
         <link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/552013/pdf/20130108a.pdf</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;2012 Sees Promises Fulfilled in Major Areas of Reform&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 08 Jan 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Other</category>   
      </item>

      <item>
         <title>Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno Reopens Popular Moonachie Restaurant Closed Since Hurricane Sandy</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130107b.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;Bazzarelli&amp;rsquo;s Restaurant and Pizzeria Overcomes Flood Damage Thanks to Determination and Help from Local Businesses and Employees&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 07 Jan 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Jobs and the Economy</category>   
      </item>

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         <title>“Lucky” [pdf 25kB]</title>
         <link>http://nj.gov/governor/news/news/552013/pdf/20130107.pdf</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&amp;ldquo;His jobs package is a hurricane. I guess he prayed a lot and got lucky that a storm came &amp;hellip;&amp;rdquo; &amp;ndash; Senate President Stephen Sweeney&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 07 Jan 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Other</category>   
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         <title>Christie Administration Announces FEMA Approval of Multiple Large Public Assistance Repair Projects</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130104c.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;Reimbursed Funds Cover Debris Removal From State Parks and Water Facilities Damage Caused by Storm Surge&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Hurricane Sandy</category>   
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         <title>Declaración conjunta de los gobernadores Christie y Cuomo respecto a la acción inicial sobre el proyecto de Ley de Ayuda por desastre</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130104b.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Trenton, NJ&lt;/strong&gt; - El gobernador de New Jersey&amp;nbsp; Chris Christie y el gobernador de Nueva York, Andrew M. Cuomo emitieron hoy&amp;nbsp; la siguiente declaraci&amp;oacute;n respecto a la votaci&amp;oacute;n crucial en la C&amp;aacute;mara de Representantes:&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2013</pubDate>
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         <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Trenton, NJ -&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;New Jersey&lt;strong&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;Governor Chris Christie and New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo released the following statement regarding today&#39;s critical vote by the House of Representatives:&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Hurricane Sandy</category>   
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         <title>Governor Christie: This Is Why People Hate Washington DC</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130103a.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;Video&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 03 Jan 2013</pubDate>
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         <title>Governor Christie: This Is Why People Hate Washington DC</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130102e.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;Video&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 02 Jan 2013</pubDate>
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         <title>Governor Christie: Shame On Congress</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130102d.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;Video&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 02 Jan 2013</pubDate>
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         <title>Governor Christie: Natural Disasters Don’t Happen In Red States Or Blue States</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130102c.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;Video&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 02 Jan 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Other</category>   
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         <title>Delay in Action on Hurricane Disaster Relief Funding Unprecedented [pdf 45kB]</title>
         <link>http://www.nj.gov//governor/news/news/552013/pdf/20130102b.pdf</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;Congressional Action By the Numbers&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 02 Jan 2013</pubDate>
	  <category>Hurricane Sandy</category>   
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         <title>Joint Statement of Governors Christie and Cuomo on Congressional Failure to Pass Hurricane Sandy Relief Package</title>
         <link>http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552013/approved/20130102a.html</link>
         <description>&lt;p&gt;With all that New York and New Jersey and our millions of residents and small businesses have suffered and endured, this continued inaction and indifference by the House of Representatives is inexcusable.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 02 Jan 2013</pubDate>
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