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NJ Dem pushes 'Jersey Pride' bill, takes shots at New York: 'Bunch of socialists'

Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-N.J., unveiled new legislation aiming to dethrone the ubiquitous "I Love NY," tourist paraphernalia and establish "Jersey Pride" in his state, the lawmaker announced Wednesday.Gottheimer's bill would establish a 25% tax credit for businesses that sell New Jersey-branded products in airports, train stations and rest stops. The lawmaker's push comes just two months before New Jersey's MetLife Stadium is set to host eight World Cup games."Nothing pisses me off more than when I get on an airplane here, and, in my face, is a row of shirts in a store screaming, ‘I Love New Yo...