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  Former [NJ State] Senator Frank McDermott has died
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Last EditedStephen Yellin  Dec 17, 2011 06:08pm
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News DateSunday, December 18, 2011 12:00:00 AM UTC0:0
DescriptionA dominant force in Union County and state politics, former New Jersey State Senate President Frank X. McDermott, of Westfield, N.J., died yesterday.

He was 87 years old.

A prominent labor management attorney, state legislator and long-time Republican Party leader, Senator McDermott played an active role in public policy development through leadership posts in both the New Jersey General Assembly and Senate. He was involved in the passage of legislation permitting gambling in Atlantic City, and the development of the Meadowlands as a sporting destination, among other issues...
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