Christie Took 10 Months To Implement Federal Sandy Aid Law, Report Says

Integrity monitors weren't put in place until January 2014 even though they were approved by the state in May, according to a report by MSNBC's Steve Kornacki. And, the report said, a company given a prominent role in the monitoring employs Christie's brother, Todd.
Christie Took 10 Months To Implement Federal Sandy Aid Law, Report Says
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By Susie Madrak — February 1, 2014

Via NJ.com:

TRENTON — Gov. Chris Christie took nearly a year to implement a law he signed that would require close oversight of federal Hurricane Sandy recovery money, a report this morning said.

Christie signed the "Integrity Monitor Act" in March — a bill that would require independent monitors to oversee how the state government distributes billions in aid. The monitors would be assigned to all projects of $5 million or more.

But integrity monitors weren't put in place until January 2014, according to a report by MSNBC's Steve Kornacki. And, the report said, a company given a prominent role in the mo...

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