Emergency appropriations approved for furloughed Edison, N.J., employees
Edison Township Council members approved emergency appropriations needed to get furloughed employees back on the job on Friday.
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Edison Township Council members approved emergency appropriations needed to get furloughed employees back on the job on Friday.
Edison, one of New Jersey's largest municipalities, has furloughed hundreds of workers as it deals with budget woes.
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