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Bill USA

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Wed Jan 8, 2014, 09:47 PM Jan 2014

Chris Christie Denies Knowledge Of Bridge Payback Scheme

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/01/08/chris-christie-bridge_n_4563921.html

WASHINGTON -- New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R) denied any involvement in a political payback scheme carried out by some of his top aides on Wednesday, saying the whole thing was "inappropriate and unsanctioned."

"What I've seen today for the first time is unacceptable," Christie said in a statement. "I am outraged and deeply saddened to learn that not only was I misled by a member of my staff, but this completely inappropriate and unsanctioned conduct was made without my knowledge."

"One thing is clear: this type of behavior is unacceptable and I will not tolerate it because the people of New Jersey deserve better. This behavior is not representative of me or my administration in any way, and people will be held responsible for their actions," he added.

The emails released Wednesday showed that Christie's deputy chief of staff, Bridget Anne Kelly, deliberately plotted to wreak havoc on Fort Lee, N.J., once it became clear that the borough's mayor, Democrat Mark Sokolich, wasn't going to publicly back Christie in his reelection bid.
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Chris Christie Denies Knowledge Of Bridge Payback Scheme (Original Post) Bill USA Jan 2014 OP
Doubling down on the lies Berlum Jan 2014 #1
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