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New Jersey Senate Fails to Override Sandy ‘Bill of Rights’ Veto

The New Jersey Senate has failed in its effort to override Gov. Chris Christie’s conditional veto of the Superstorm Sandy “Bill of Rights” legislation. New Jersey Senate President Stephen Sweeney pushed the measure, which was crafted by Democrats who were …

Some N.J. Lawmakers Question Transparency of Sandy Recovery Programs

Some New Jersey lawmakers used a hearing Monday to complain that Gov. Chris Christie is not living up to his promise of transparency when it comes to rebuilding after Superstorm Sandy. The Assembly State and Local Government committee asked questions …

N.J. Gov. Christie Conditionally Vetoes ‘Bill of Rights’ Measure for Sandy Victims

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie has conditionally vetoed a Superstorm Sandy “Bill of Rights” measure that was crafted by Democrats over concerns how the state has distributed aid. The Republican says the bill proposed new administrative procedures and spending requirements …