New Jersey lawmakers to vote on raises for legislature, state officials

A bill that would give New Jersey state lawmakers and certain public employees raises has cleared several hurdles in Trenton this week, passing committees in the Assembly and the Senate.

"I want to continue to do this job," said Democratic Assemblywoman Pamela Lampitt of Camden County during Thursday's hearing.

"Certainly it should not be at the expense of me having to dig into my own pocket on occasion."

Supporters of the bill point to the fact that the legislature hasn't had a raise since 2002.
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