Make all public places 100 percent smoke free
      As a cardiologist and regional president of the American Heart Association in New Jersey, I remain gravely concerned about our state's safeguards against exposure to second-hand smoke, specifically as this unresolved public health issue lingers in Atlantic City casinos.
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Tax deduction available for new vehicle purchases
      The "Cash for Clunkers" program for new cars may have ended, but the Internal Revenue Service wants to remind taxpayers that many people might overlook another special break available. If you buy a new vehicle this year, there's a special federal tax deduction available that can help you save money, in some cases hundreds of dollars.
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Do good deeds and make a difference this week
      It is exciting to hear about AARP's "Create the Good," which has now expanded into a nationwide initiative to encourageAmericans to dedicate time to service. The point of "Create the Good," a phrase first coined by AARP's founder Dr. Ethel Percy Andrus, is that each of us has something to give that can help others. It might be the gift of our time.
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