Olddoc: BOE owes public an explanation on 'stipends'.. Bernice: Tally needed for Independence Day costs.. Maria: The District's Human Resources mess (Part 1).. Rucker: For 'Democrats' only.. Jackie has multiple BB13 posts..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Put the phone down!"
  

Blackberry's:  "'Kitchen Nightmare' crew sets up for restaurant makeover" -- Online photo gallery.
Community Forum:  "Mayor calls community forum for Thursday evening"
PHS Hall of Fame:  "Plainfield High Hall of Fame holds induction"
UEZs:  "Fate of UEZs to be debated today" -- Review: Spending exceeds plan's original scope.
Attempted Murder:  "Plainfield man indicted in shooting of ex-girlfriend"

India Day Parade:  "With opposing sponsors, parade could be split into two routes"
Newark:  "Central High sees success with high graduation rate despite challenges"

Benefits Reform Bill --

• Bill:  "Bill touted as 'model for America' at signing" -- Ledger | Gannett | PolNJ | NJSpotlight |
  
• Changes:  "Pension benefits changes, by the numbers"
  
• Analysis:  "Moran: Right-wing reform? No, a taxpayer rescue"

Budget:  "State Treasurer: Dems budget plan unconstitutional"
Charter Schools --

• Legislation:  "Assembly urged to hold up action on charters"
• Editorial, Ledger:  "Bill requiring voter approval could doom charters"

Contract Negotiations:  "Christie, public unions at odds on bargaining process"
Gangs:  "Anti-gang conference focuses on prevention" -- Project Safe Neighborhoods.
Gay Marriage --

• NJ:  "NJ supporters sue, demanding recognition as marriages"
• Obama:  "McGreevey's message to Obama on gay marriage"

Millionaire's Tax:  "Christie vows to veto 'millionaire's tax'"
NJ Arts Council:  "Arts Council funding reduced 27% under proposed Dem budget"
Tax Relief:  "Christie: Homeowners will see relief in late 2012"
Warrantless Searches:  "Appeals court reverses conviction of man who answered door with joint between his lips"

Politifax Truth-o-Meter: True, False, or other...? (The national factfinding service debuts in the Ledger)

• "Have thousands died in rail attacks since 2004, as Sen. Lautenberg says?"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice says Independence Day celebration costs need tallying.  Olddoc argues the Board of Ed owes the public an explanation on the staff stipends in addition to salaries. Maria: reviews the mess that is the District's Human Resources Department. Tony Rucker, at Queen City Progressive: For 'Democrats' only. At Jackie's TV Blog, she is busy catching up on BB13 with multiple posts.

| BERNICE: PLAINTALKER II | MARIA'S BLOG | DOC'S POTPOURRI | PIV FOR PLAINFIELD |
  COUNCILORS: | McWILLIAMS | MAPP | STORCH | WILLIAMS |
| JERRY GREEN'S PAGE | DAMERON: SPEAKING MY MIND | RUCKER: QC PROGRESSIVE |
| NAT: DUMBED DOWN AMERICA | REBECCA: BATHROBE BLOGGER |
| SCHUMAN: POLITICS OF PLAINFIELD |
KE' STANS: THROUGH THE LENS | RENATA: STANDING IN THE GAP
| PLAINFIELD SPORTS NEWS | JACKIE: THE (TV) SHOW MUST GO ON | DOTTIE G SEZ |
| VASHON: A STUDENT'S PERSPECTIVE | MILANI: PEPTalk | DR. E=MC² | SCHOOL NEWS |
| CABLE TV ADVISORY BOARD | CITIZEN'S BUDGET ADVISORY COMMITTEE |

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