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A sampling of top news stories... Thursday June 1, 2006

NJ Politics

• From the start, corruption trial looks like a classic If the government tapes
  are to be believed, Raymond O'Grady could earn a special place in the annals of NJ
  corruption.  Not for the amount of graft he allegedly took while a committeeman in
  Middletown Township, but for the priceless quotes he is said to have given FBI agents
  in return Star-Ledger AP Press

NJ Environment

• A scary outlook of pandemic in Jersey Two million. That's how many Americans
  might die in a flu pandemic. Only tough, scrupulous planning could reduce that
  devastating toll, federal authorities tell a summit of NJ health, law enforcement,
  business and government leaders Star-Ledger  Bergen Record  Inquirer

• Eminent domain gets a new twist The state will use eminent domain to seize
  more than 17 acres of a working farm in Washington Township to offset wetlands lost
  because of road projects miles away in Sussex County; mayor pleads the farmer's case
  with state officials Star-Ledger 

PA Politics 

• 2 Fumo aides charged with cover-up Affidavit indicates computer techs erased
  emails in following Fumo’s orders Inquirer 

• As pressure mounted, a scramble to 'wipe' In e-mails, an angry Fumo and
  aides were frantic to stay ahead of the FBI, an affidavit indicates Inquirer

PA Environment

• Small break on natural-gas bills Some consumers who have grown accustomed
  to higher energy prices are about to catch a break: Lower natural-gas bills are
  on the way Inquirer

• State looks to reduce mercury hot spots A state study revealing mercury hot spots
  in Cambria County is fueling debate over whether the state should adopt stricter
  mercury-emission standards or rely on weaker federal ones Post-Gazette

New York/Nation/World  

• Plume birth defects not tied to prenatal care New report doesn't rule out
  TCE exposure as cause  Binghamton Press

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