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Vin Gopal targeted in GOP attack ad for New Jersey Assembly District 11

By Caryn Shinske

November 4, 2011

"Corrupt political bosses. Money laundering. Fraud. It’s just another day at the office for Vin Gopal."

Sayreville Mayor Kennedy O’Brien blasts Democrats’ political ad

By Caryn Shinske

October 26, 2011

"Since Mayor Kennedy O’Brien took office Sayreville has issued 22,081 building permits! Now O’Brien is holding secret meetings with big developers."

Christie Whitman says she left state with a more than $1 billion budget surplus

By Caryn Shinske

October 17, 2011

"The proudest accomplishment (of my tenure) was leaving the state with a $1.2 billion surplus, which was the largest we’d ever had, and getting spending…

Chris Christie confirms he won’t seek presidency in 2012

By Caryn Shinske

October 4, 2011

On running for the presidency in 2012

Gov. Chris Christie says Jersey Shore water quality is ‘perfect’

By Caryn Shinske

September 25, 2011

"The water quality in the ocean is perfect. It’s been tested up and down every ocean shore in New Jersey."

JCP&L says Hurricane Irene was second largest storm to hit continent in terms of power outages

By Caryn Shinske

September 16, 2011

Hurricane "Irene was the second-largest storm to hit North America in terms of power outages -- and the first hurricane to make landfall in New…

Point Pleasant Beach mayor says borough’s beaches are privately owned

By Caryn Shinske

September 5, 2011

"Point Pleasant Beach does not own its beaches; they are privately owned and operated by businesses such as Jenkinson’s"

Sen. Codey says 1 in 5 New Jersey families has loved one with mental illness

By Caryn Shinske

August 11, 2011

"One in every five families in the state of New Jersey has a loved one with a mental illness, a serious mental illness, and today,…

Assemblywoman McHose says illegal immigration costs New Jersey taxpayers more than $3 billion annually

By Caryn Shinske

August 7, 2011

"Illegal immigration costs state taxpayers over $3 billion every year."

Official says New Jersey police, fire pension systems “far” from bankruptcy

By Caryn Shinske

July 22, 2011

"The firefighter and police officer pension system is not headed for bankruptcy, far from it. That’s because New Jersey first responders -- fire fighters and…

New Jersey Education Law Center director says state’s schools among most segregated in country

By Caryn Shinske

July 17, 2011

"By any measure, New Jersey has one of the most segregated school systems in the country."

Sen. Mike Doherty says minority of New Jersey income earners pay nearly half state’s income taxes

By Caryn Shinske

June 29, 2011

"The top 1 percent of income earners pay 40 percent of all state income taxes, and those at the bottom pay little or nothing."

Latest Fact Checks By Caryn Shinske

Vin Gopal targeted in GOP attack ad for New Jersey Assembly District 11

Sayreville Mayor Kennedy O’Brien blasts Democrats’ political ad

Christie Whitman says she left state with a more than $1 billion budget surplus

Chris Christie confirms he won’t seek presidency in 2012

Gov. Chris Christie says Jersey Shore water quality is ‘perfect’

JCP&L says Hurricane Irene was second largest storm to hit continent in terms of power outages

Point Pleasant Beach mayor says borough’s beaches are privately owned

Sen. Codey says 1 in 5 New Jersey families has loved one with mental illness

Assemblywoman McHose says illegal immigration costs New Jersey taxpayers more than $3 billion annually

Official says New Jersey police, fire pension systems “far” from bankruptcy

New Jersey Education Law Center director says state’s schools among most segregated in country

Sen. Mike Doherty says minority of New Jersey income earners pay nearly half state’s income taxes