Proposed aid cuts unfairly penalize NJ's small towns
      If residents of Middlesex County's smaller towns were still standing behind Gov. Jon Corzine, his plan to cut their municipal aid should be enough to make them jump ship.
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Coda
Singing 'Danny Boy' will ruin your St. Paddy's Day
GREG BEAN
      Growing up in a solidly Scots-Irish family meant St. Paddy's Day was pretty special. We never celebrated Robbie Burns Day on Jan. 25 to honor our Scots side, because that involves haggis if you're a traditionalist.
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Red State/Blue State
Is it time to put the fat cats on a profit diet?
DAVE SIMPSON & GREG BEAN
      A political discussion between Red State conservative Dave Simpson - a former reporter, editor, publisher and columnist - and Greg Bean, Blue Stater and executive editor of GreaterMedia Newspapers. Let us know what you think.
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