Chris Christie bridge scandal: 20 subpoenas issued, governor hires attorney

[spanone]

Chris Christie bridge scandal: 20 subpoenas issued, governor hires attorneyTRENTON — In another day of political drama and legal maneuvering, two new legislative committees were formed Thursday to investigate the George Washington Bridge scandal and within hours, 20 subpoenas were issued to 17 key people and three organizations in the unfolding story.

The moves in Trenton provided a quick signal that the widening investigation into what role Gov. Chris Christie’s administration may have played in the bridge lane closures, which led to massive traffic jams last September, will be aggressive — and not likely to end anytime soon.

Legislative officials would not disclose the targets of the new subpoenas until all are delivered. But according to two sources with knowledge of the investigation, those in the governor’s inner circle who have been subpoenaed include Kevin O’Dowd, the governor’s pick to serve as the state’s new attorney general; Michael Drewniak, Christie’s chief spokesman; Bill Stepien, his former campaign manager; Charles McKenna, the governor’s chief counsel; Bridget Anne Kelly, former deputy chief of staff; and Matt Mowers, another former aide.

http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2014/01/chris_christie_bridge_scandal_20_subpoenas_issued_governor_hires_attorney.html

[ProSense]

1. This is not

In Washington, a U.S. senator who has opened his own inquiry into the closures said he has received "zero evidence" the lane closings were part of a legitimate traffic study, after the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey responded to questions from his committee.

...only about the traffic jam, but also about using the Port Authority in an illegal scheme.

Rockefeller: Port Authority Gave 'Zero Evidence' Of Legitimate Traffic Study
http://www.democraticunderground.com/10024341313

[spanone]

2. this should be interesting.

[malaise]

8. Wisniewski is on Rev Al now

With whom did Bridget Kelly work?

Don't we want to know.

[spanone]

9. thanks!!!!!

just tuned in........

[riverwalker]

3. Copy of PA response to Rockefeller (document)

very interesting.

http://www.commerce.senate.gov/public/?a=Files.Serve&File_id=1b2e2eb9-0bdb-4b28-a515-c110c2402aac

[malaise]

15. Very important document

Responses to several questions are excellent - I like #6

[rocktivity]

5. Rockefeller is from West Virginia

No disrespect, but what does he care? Is he on some kind of transportation committee?


rocktivity

[ProSense]

6. Yes,

"No disrespect, but what does he care? Is he on some kind of transportation committee? "

...he is: http://www.commerce.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?p=PressReleases&ContentRecord_id=a916456a-b8dc-4d4c-9248-6b6745c5af5b

[Cha]

11. It's not just about One Illegal Scheme, either..

Hoboken Can Make Christie’s BridgeGate Look Like Small Potatoes

"New Jersey got billions from the Federal Government to help the state of New Jersey recover from the devastation of Hurricane Sandy. One of the cities that suffered was Hoboken and Chris Christie promised the people of the city that he would do whatever he can to help them recover, but when Hoboken’s mayor refused to endorse Christie’s re-election, Christie refused to hive the people of Hoboken the federal recovery funds/

If it is determined that the people of Hoboken did not get the recovery funds alloted from the federal government because of Christie’s political retribution, then this could be a criminal act. Chris Christie was in the middle of a reelection campaign. There is a law that governs campaign finance here this country, and all indications are that Chris Christie violated that campaign finance law when he took federal releaf funds and distributed those funds based on political endorsements political endorsements. That’s against the law."

The rest..
Hoboken

I haven't seen this before.. if you or anyone wants to OP this.. have at it. I don't have the time to stick around now. P.S.

[bettyellen]

16. Hoboken was devastated worse then any single town. And being a dense and diverse community

the impact- and cost- was tremendous. Two- three weeks without electricity or heat. No commuter trains for 4 months. Many small businesses and residences were completely totaled. I know the shore got hit bad too, but most of those people were wealthier, often only second (insured) homes were impacted. Many more republicans down there- and that is where the money went.

[Cha]

17. Thank you for that information, bettyellen.

Thank you everyone who started this whole investigation on the Closed Lanes on The GWB those 4 days in September. It's opened A Whole Bushel of Worms on Gov Chris Christie's Admin.

[bettyellen]

18. Mayor Zimmer is on Up! w/ Steve K on MSNBC Saturday morning with NEW INFO!?!?!?

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[Cha]

19. Thanks for the Further Info,

bettyellen.

[central scrutinizer]

4. he's "lawyered up"

never a good adjective for a politician. bwah hah hah

[malaise]

7. I heard that only 13 of the subpoenas for individuals have been served so far

They suggested that they were unable to find four individuals including Bridget Kelly.

Where is he hiding and why??

[Cha]

10. I heard on Rachel's that it was

"a criminal attorney". Did I hear that right?

Thanks spanone!

[malaise]

12. True but I also heard that the reason for that is they want to be precise about

which documents they don't plan to hand over while screaming executive privilege - and verb, noun, 9/11's lawyer is the man for that.

[Cha]

13. Yes! CChristie has quite the Rudy rudy rudy

team to handle all his shit.

[malaise]

14. Didn't work for Kerik