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Races to Watch ‘08: The Dirt Flies in New Jersey

Time
By Katie Rooney

After spending nearly nine years representing New Jersey's seventh congressional district, conservative Republican Mike Ferguson isn't running for reelection. But the Democratic candidate for his seat is so well-known in the area that she is practically treated like an incumbent, for better and for worse.


Lance Ad Desperate Attempt to Conceal Anti-Birth Control Record

Lance Campaign Provoked by Accurate Claims on Women’s Health Issues

October 14, 2008

FANWOOD – Leonard Lance’s congressional campaign has released a new ad claiming current TV ads addressing his opposition to women’s access to birth control are “lies.” Lance was one of just six state senators who opposed Linda Stender’s bill to guarantee the right of women to have their prescriptions filled by pharmacies.

Lance continues to incoherently justify his unconscionable vote against the right of women to their basic health care needs.


Democratic candidate connects to NJ Indian community

India Post
October 12, 2008

NEW JERSEY: In a show of support to Democratic candidate for United States Congress from the Seventh Congressional district of New Jersey, Linda Stender, prominent members of Indian-American community living in central New Jersey recently participated in a fund raising drive.


District 7 candidates differ on how to resuscitate economy

The Courier News
October 12, 2008
By Martin C. Bricketto

CENTRAL JERSEY —Both major party candidates for a 7th District U.S. House seat say they would have supported the final version of a $700 billion rescue package for the country's troubled financial sector, but with reservations.


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