Archive for the ‘Media Center’ Category

House Votes to Repeal ObamaCare

The House of Representatives voted on January 19th to fully repeal ObamaCare as a first step to restructuring our nation’s health care system. CSI-NJ Executive Director Paul Tyahla discussed the repeal vote on that week’s New Jersey Now on My9 in the New York City viewing area. While media...
January 24th, 2011 | In The News, Media Center | Read More

Taxes Driving Away NJ Residents

New Jersey is losing one seat in the House of Representatives as a result of data provided by the 2010 U.S. Census. CSI-NJ Executive Director Paul Tyahla spoke with Fox Business Network’s Varney & Co. about what that loss means and the high taxes that are driving away the state’s residents.
December 28th, 2010 | In The News, Media Center | Read More

President Obama and Republican Leaders Reach Compromise

President Obama and Republican Congressional leaders reached a compromise on the tax cuts of 2001 and 2003. As a result of the agreement, the current tax rates would be extended for two years, and unemployment insurance benefits would also be extended. CSI-NJ President Jerry Cantrell debated the issue...
December 15th, 2010 | In The News, Media Center | Read More

The Federal Government Demands $271 Million from New Jersey

After Governor Christie canceled the ARC Project because of concerns regarding cost overruns, the Obama Administration demanded that New Jersey repay $271 million in engineering and study costs. CSI-NJ Executive Director Paul Tyahla spoke with Fox Business Network’s Varney & Company about the...
November 30th, 2010 | In The News, Media Center | Read More

Governor Christie Halts the ARC Project

In October 2010, Governor Christie halted construction of a trans-Hudson rail tunnel into New York City. The project would have been by New Jersey, the Federal government and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. New York State would have made no direct contribution, despite the fact that New...
October 17th, 2010 | In The News, Media Center | Read More

Mark ‘Jay’ Williams Joins the Common Sense Institute of New Jersey as Research Fellow

Williams brings expertise to address management issues of higher education, efficiencies in public schools and local governments Mark ‘Jay’ Williams was introduced today as the first Research Fellow at the Common Sense Institute of New Jersey (CSI-NJ), where he brings more than two decades of experience...
September 10th, 2010 | Media Center, Press Releases | Read More

President Obama Visits New Jersey

On July 28, 2010, President Obama visited New Jersey to promote his small business initiatives. CSI-NJ and New Jersey Taxpayers Alliance President Jerry Cantrell discussed the visit, and the ways in which the Administration’s policies have affected New Jersey. Watch the latest video at video.foxbusiness.com
July 28th, 2010 | In The News, Media Center | Read More