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Raj Mukherji is an Assemblyman in the New Jersey State Legislature who represents the 33rd Legislative District, as well as a lawyer, businessman, former Deputy Mayor of Jersey City, and political science professor.〔(Political bio of Assemblyman Raj Mukherji. )〕〔(LinkedIn profile of Raj Mukherji, Esq. )〕 He is known for starting multiple successful businesses before leaving his teens〔Lim, Jeremiah. (“Assemblyman Talks Business Development, Sick Leave.” ) ''The Alternative Press'', 09-10-2014.〕〔(“Why a Young New Jersey State Assemblyman Is Working to Protect One of the Earth’s Oldest Animals.” ) ''The Dodo'', 06-02-2014.〕 and being sworn in to his first public office at age 24.〔 At 28, Mukherji on a ticket with Hoboken Housing Authority executive Carmelo Garcia won a six-way Democratic primary election for the Assembly by a 36-point margin in 2013 and won the November general election by a 20-point margin.〔〔(“Indian-American Political Star Rises in NJ.” ) ''Voices of NY'', 11-12-2013.〕〔(“Indian-American Raj Mukherji Wins Local Body Polls in New Jersey.” ) ''Jan Darpan'', 11-08-2013.〕 He is the presently the state’s only South Asian legislator and the second in state history (after Upendra J. Chivukula).〔〔(Kabita Sonowal. “The Rise of Indian-American Leaders in the American Political Scene.” ) USINPAC, 11-28-2013.〕 In the Legislature, Mukherji was appointed by Assembly Speaker Vincent Prieto to serve on the Assembly Budget Committee〔(“Press Release: Mukherji Appointed…” ) Assembly Democrats, 02-06-2014.〕 in an appointment that raised eyebrows because of Mukherji’s status as a freshman lawmaker.〔(“Mukherji Appointed to Budget, Commerce, and Labor Panels.” ) ''Mile Square View'', 02-06-2014.〕 The Budget Committee crafts the Legislature’s annual appropriations bill (the state budget), which was $33 billion in 2014.〔 Mukherji also serves on the Commerce and Economic Development Committee, which is charged with improving the state’s economic climate and issues that affect job creation, urban enterprise zones, state and local redevelopment projects, corporate tax incentives, and business grant programs,〔〔(New Jersey Legislature: Assemblyman Raj Mukherji (D). )〕 and the Labor Committee, which is the panel that oversees legislation regarding unemployment, workers' compensation and disability benefits, employment law, workplace safety, employee training programs, family leave, and the minimum wage.〔〔〔 New Jersey’s 33rd Legislative District includes the Hudson County municipalities of Jersey City,〔(“Surati’s Holi Hai draws 2,000 people to Jersey City.” ) ''The South Asian Times'', 04-04-2014.〕 Union City,〔(“Stack, Garcia and Mukherji Recognize Union City Student.” ) ''Hoboken Patch'', 01-31-2014.〕 Hoboken,〔(“State Senator Brian Stack holds mobile senate office in Hoboken.” ) ''Hudson County TV'', 08-20-2013.〕 and Weehawken.〔 It is the most densely populated and ethnically diverse legislative district in the state.〔(DP-1: Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data for General Assembly District 33. ) United States Census Bureau.〕 ==Early life, education, and career== Mukherji is the son of Indian American immigrants who arrived from Calcutta in 1970.〔〔Singh, Yoshita. (“Want to see more Indian faces in US government: Raj Mukherji” ) ''rediff News'', 11-27-2013.〕〔(“Indian-Americans enhance political footprints in US” ) ''Pravasi Herald'', 11-10-2013.〕 According to news accounts, he supported himself through high school, college, and grad school as an emancipated minor when economic circumstances forced his parents to return to their native India.〔( “Seton Hall Law at Work: Raj Mukherji and Michael Murphy” ) ''Alumni Features'', Seton Hall University School of Law, retrieved 10-14-2014.〕〔 After suffering a pituitary tumor, stroke, and other ailments, Mukherji’s father - an accountant and musician〔Isherwood, Darryl. (“Condolences to Raj Mukherji and family.” ) ''Politicker'', 03-14-2013.〕 - could no longer work as a result of his health but could not afford health coverage without employment.〔〔〔(“Want to see more Indian faces in US government: Raj Mukherji” ) ''Deccan Herald'', 11-27-2013.〕 Labeled a "wunderkind" by the media,〔〔Quinn, William T. (“A Teenage Entrepreneur Goes to War.” ) ''Business News NJ'', 10-02-2001.〕〔〔 Mukherji was previously the CEO of an Internet consulting and software development company that he founded while in the sixth grade.〔〔〔 Mukherji later sold the company to a federal contractor to enlist in the Marines two weeks after the September 11 attacks at age 17, where he served as a reservist in military intelligence.〔〔〔〔Karsnak, Mike. (At 20, he’s done it all: Lobbyist is college grad, Marine vet, and real estate whiz. ) ''Star-Ledger'', 06-09-2005.〕〔Bresswein, Kurt. (“Route 22 toll bridge proposal honors Marine killed in Afghanistan.” ) ''The Express-Times'', 06-23-2014.〕〔 The young entrepreneur withdrew from high school at 15 to enroll in an early college program at Bard College at Simon's Rock,〔〔(“Notable Simon’s Rock Alumni.” ) Bard College at Simon’s Rock, retrieved 10-14-2014.〕〔(“Newsmakers.” ) ''The Annandale Triangle'', Bard College, November 2013.〕 eventually earning his bachelor’s degree from Thomas A. Edison State College.〔 He also holds a masters from the University of Pennsylvania〔 and a Juris Doctor, ''cum laude'', from Seton Hall Law School,〔 and he has performed on Broadway.〔〔 At 19, Raj cofounded a public affairs firm〔〔Casselberry, Lauren. (“Hudson County Chamber of Commerce's annual Legends Ball.” ) ''The Jersey Journal'', 12-13-2011.〕 that he grew into the state’s third largest lawyer-lobbying firm,〔〔〔(“Top 10 N.J. Lawyer-Lobbyists in 2010.” ) ''New Jersey Law Journal,'' 03-09-2011.〕 reportedly through his ties to New Jersey Democratic establishments and the Obama administration.〔〔OpenSecrets.org: (Donor Lookup of Raj Mukherji )〕〔OpenSecrets.org: (Barack Obama Inauguration Donors - Top Donors )〕〔Video: (“Obama’s Re-election Campaign Begins.” ) ''FOXNews.com'', 04-05-2011.〕 He has also been a real estate developer〔Bishop, Brad. (“Owner of Dean Oil site eager to break ground.” ) ''The Record Press'', 02-11-2005.〕〔Bishop, Brad. (“Mukherji-Landmark designated by council.” ) ''The Record Press'', 04-15-2005.〕〔Bishop, Brad. (“Council reviews townhouse proposal.” ) ''The Record Press'', 04-08-2005.〕〔Bishop, Brad. (“Council reviews townhouse proposal,” page A-2. ) ''The Record Press'', 04-08-2005.〕〔Bogdanowicz, Anna. (“Fanwood developer agrees to build townhouses at 35 feet.” ) ''The Record Press'', 10/7/2005.〕 and healthcare entrepreneur, brokering hospital sales and owning a surgery center and other healthcare investments.〔〔(“Meet the Impressive Lineup of Speakers…” ) ''Elephants DC Blog'', 09-18-2014.〕 In 2011, he was named an annual "Legends" honoree by the (Hudson County Chamber of Commerce ).〔 He has starred on an episode of MTV’s ''Room Raiders''〔(Room Raiders Episode Guide. ) ''TV.com''.〕 and has appeared as a guest commentator on various television news programs.〔〔(“My9 News Blog with Brenda Blackmon.” ) 09-19-2010.〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Raj Mukherji」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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