Barack Obama's Unconventional Approach

Barack Obama did not become President of the United States by conventional means, and if he is re-elected to a second term in 2012, it won’t be by conventional means either. This became apparent this week when he reached agreement with congressional Republicans to extend Bush-era tax cuts for households earning more than $250,000. Read

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In a special Hall Institute Public Forum video recorded at the New Jersey State League of Municipalities Conference, Communications Director Richard A. Lee speaks with attendees about critical state issues.

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The Holiday Spirit? — The President compromises with the GOP; Christie and the Democratic leaders agree on arbitration reform. Have politicians caught the holiday spirit? Check out this week's Jersey Junction Podcast. Listen

Future of NJ Gaming Industries &mdash With a package of bills related to New Jersey’s gaming industries advancing through the Legislature, the Hall Institute has added a special Future of NJ Gaming section to our website. Visit New Section

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