Wind power better energy source than Oyster Creek
      According to Freeholder John P. Kelly, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission is the only agency with the authority to extend or end the life of the Oyster Creek Generating Station in Lacey Township. It may have the authority, but the NRC has never shut down a nuclear power plant.
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Union leader defends safety of Oyster Creek plant
      The League of Women Voters recently held a forum titled "Pros and Cons of Public Health Effects of Radiation at Oyster Creek Nuclear Plant.
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Freeholder has a right to make a living, reader says
      Iread recently the criticism of Mr. Greg Auriemma, the chairman of the Sierra Club of Ocean County, concerning the hiring of Jim Lacey as the Brick Township Municipal Utilities Authority executive director. Mr. Auriemma's complaint seems to be twofold: that Mr.
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Corzine's toll plan will hurt business and tourism
      By a vote of the Board of Directors of the Brick Chamber of Commerce, we strongly oppose the debt-restructuring plan proposed by Gov. Corzine. The proposal will negatively affect the close to 600 business members we represent and the thousands of Ocean County residents they employ.
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Whitman to blame for much of state's fiscal woes
      It's interesting to see the comments made by citizens, legislative members of the same party and legislative members of the other party regarding the state's fiscal problem and how to handle it. Some of the suggestions sound nice but the value discussed doesn't rise anywhere near to the level that's required.
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