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What does reinstatement of Superfund tax mean for NJ?

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Rep. Pallone says it will lead to faster, more complete cleanup of polluted sites

As Democratic congressional members tout the newly signed Inflation Reduction Act, one New Jersey representative is applauding the reinstatement of the Superfund tax on oil companies, a measure that is buried in the bill. Rep. Frank Pallone (D-6th) says the tax is expected to raise more than $11 billion to ensure polluters, not taxpayers, foot the bill to clean up toxic waste sites.

08/15/2022

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Amy DeGise at council caucus meeting amid calls to resign

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Booker, Sherrill hear about LGBTQ+ ‘pressing issues’

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Clip: 8/15/2022 | 4m 6s | The senator and congresswoman were at a new LGBTQ+ community wellness center in Denville (4m 6s)

Business Report: Public-worker health costs

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Clip: 8/15/2022 | 3m 8s | Starbucks wants National Labor Relations Board to suspend union elections at stores (3m 8s)

Gottheimer and NY Republican blast congestion pricing plan

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Clip: 8/15/2022 | 1m 40s | NJ congressman and Staten Island Republican Rep. Nicole Malliotakis oppose ‘double toll’ (1m 40s)

New COVID-19 guidance from CDC, Murphy ‘not great’ policy

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Clip: 8/15/2022 | 5m 9s | Epidemiologist Stephanie Silvera says all prevention methods are now being removed (5m 9s)

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