http://www.mail.com/people/26016-frank-pallone.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.29/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/people/26016-frank-pallone.html http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2140890-apnewsbreak-pallone-hes-nj-senate-race.html TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone said Sunday that he's officially in the race to fill the U.S. Senate seat occupied by Frank Lautenberg and can win the Democratic primary against better-known Newark Mayor Cory Booker by running on his progressive congressional record. Pallone planned to hold a news conference Monday announcing his intentions. ... Mon, 10 Jun 2013 03:52:10 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2140890-apnewsbreak-pallone-hes-nj-senate-race.html 2013-06-10T03:52:10Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2138854-newark-mayor-booker-formally-joins-nj-senate-race.html NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Newark Mayor Cory Booker, who formally declared his candidacy for U.S. Senate on Saturday, now finds himself competing in a primary against like-minded Democratic congressmen that will be decided in mid-summer, when exceptionally low voter turnout threatens his early advantage. Booker made his candidacy official at a news conference in... Sat, 08 Jun 2013 21:16:57 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2138854-newark-mayor-booker-formally-joins-nj-senate-race.html 2013-06-08T21:16:57Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2135878-campaign-staffer-booker-nj-senate-race.html NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Newark Mayor Cory Booker, who has used his social-media and political savvy to gain national prominence, is in the race to finish the U.S. Senate term of Frank Lautenberg, who died Monday. Booker, a Democrat, planned to hold a conference call with top supporters Friday and announce his entry into the race Saturday, a campaign staff mem... Fri, 07 Jun 2013 17:23:27 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2135878-campaign-staffer-booker-nj-senate-race.html 2013-06-07T17:23:27Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2134720-nj-attorney-general-named-to-fill-us-senate-seat.html TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie named a longtime loyal colleague, state Attorney General Jeffrey Chiesa, to temporarily fill the U.S. Senate seat Thursday that opened up this week after Frank Lautenberg's death. Chiesa, 47, has never held or run for political office and will not seek the office in an October special election to fill th... Thu, 06 Jun 2013 19:52:11 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2134720-nj-attorney-general-named-to-fill-us-senate-seat.html 2013-06-06T19:52:11Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2132172-njs-gov-chris-christie-bashed-election-move.html TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Seven months after he stood shoulder-to-shoulder with President Barack Obama in what was celebrated by many in storm-battered New Jersey as a selfless display of bipartisanship, Republican Gov. Chris Christie finds himself accused of hypocrisy and naked political self-interest. The reason: On Tuesday, the day after Sen. Frank Lautenbe... Wed, 05 Jun 2013 22:17:40 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2132172-njs-gov-chris-christie-bashed-election-move.html 2013-06-05T22:17:40Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2127756-nj-gov-christie-oct-vote-lautenbergs-seat.html TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Republican Gov. Chris Christie on Tuesday set an October special election to fill the U.S. Senate seat made vacant by Democrat Frank Lautenberg's death, giving voters the quickest possible say on who will represent them in Washington but preserving Christie as the top attraction on November's ballot. Christie's primary day announcemen... Wed, 05 Jun 2013 01:53:29 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2127756-nj-gov-christie-oct-vote-lautenbergs-seat.html 2013-06-05T01:53:29Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1925758-christie-nj-will-appeal-sports-betting-ruling.html NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Gov. Chris Christie indicated Friday he would appeal a judge's decision upholding a ban on sports gambling in New Jersey, a ruling that dealt a setback to the state's efforts to save its struggling casino industry by tapping into a multibillion-dollar market. In a ruling published late Thursday night, U.S. District Judge Michael Shipp ... Fri, 01 Mar 2013 21:27:34 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1925758-christie-nj-will-appeal-sports-betting-ruling.html 2013-03-01T21:27:34Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1895252-lautenberg-re-election-bid-retirement.html PATERSON, N.J. (AP) — It had all the makings of a goodbye: a triumphant return to his hometown, a standing ovation, signs declaring him a legend, even a "We love you, Frank!" shouted from the back of the room. But U.S. Sen. Frank Lautenberg made one thing clear: He's not going anywhere yet. The day after announcing he won't seek re-election next year, Lau... Fri, 15 Feb 2013 21:14:49 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1895252-lautenberg-re-election-bid-retirement.html 2013-02-15T21:14:49Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1854490-dems-agree-candidate-to-challenge-njs-christie.html TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — You might not have heard of New Jersey state Sen. Barbara Buono, though you've probably heard of the man she's itching to take on in the November election — Gov. Chris Christie. Expect to hear more about her. Buono picked up endorsements Tuesday from the Democratic Governors' Association, southern New Jersey's seven county Democratic ... Tue, 29 Jan 2013 23:46:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1854490-dems-agree-candidate-to-challenge-njs-christie.html 2013-01-29T23:46:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1795042-boehner-agrees-to-sandy-aid-vote-friday.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Under intense pressure from angry Republicans, House Speaker John Boehner agreed Wednesday to a vote this week on aid for Superstorm Sandy recovery. The speaker will schedule a vote Friday for $9 billion for the national flood insurance program and another on Jan. 15 for a remaining $51 billion in the package, Republican Rep. Peter King ... Thu, 03 Jan 2013 01:05:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1795042-boehner-agrees-to-sandy-aid-vote-friday.html 2013-01-03T01:05:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1795096-ny-lawmakers-house-gop-scraps-vote-sandy-aid.html WASHINGTON (AP) — New York-area lawmakers in both parties erupted in anger after learning the House Republican leadership decided to allow the current term of Congress to end without holding a vote on aid for victims of Superstorm Sandy. Rep. Peter King, R-N.Y., said late Tuesday he was told by the office of Majority Leader Eric Cantor of Virginia that Sp... Wed, 02 Jan 2013 07:20:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1795096-ny-lawmakers-house-gop-scraps-vote-sandy-aid.html 2013-01-02T07:20:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/us/1783296-leagues-poised-to-challenge-nj-sports-betting.html NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Four major professional sports leagues and the NCAA are poised to move forward with their legal fight over New Jersey's plans to allow sports gambling. That comes after a judge on Friday rejected arguments that the leagues couldn't prove they would be harmed if the state proceeds with the plans. In denying the state's request to dismis... Sat, 22 Dec 2012 19:11:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/us/1783296-leagues-poised-to-challenge-nj-sports-betting.html 2012-12-22T19:11:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1779338-booker-wont-nj-gov-eyes-us-senate-seat.html TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Newark Mayor Cory Booker, perhaps New Jersey's highest-profile Democrat, has ruled out a bid for governor next year and is eyeing a run for U.S. Senate in 2014. The decision, announced Thursday on Twitter, means Booker has decided against a possible campaign against Republican Gov. Chris Christie. But depending on how things play out,... Thu, 20 Dec 2012 20:32:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1779338-booker-wont-nj-gov-eyes-us-senate-seat.html 2012-12-20T20:32:00Z