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jsr

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11. They should get rid of dozens more

Reply to Laxman (Original post)

Wed Feb 5, 2014, 12:19 PM

Feb 2014

http://www.cnn.com/2014/01/16/politics/christie-wildstein-port-authority/

The Newark Star Ledger reported in February 2012 that critics accused Christie of turning the Port Authority into a patronage mill. Citing a document titled "NY/NJ Executive Referrals" the newspaper showed there were 35 new Port Authority hires directed by Christie during his first year in office. That's more than the last four governors combined, according to the paper.

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Port Authority eliminates 'director' job created for Wildstein [View all] Laxman Feb 2014 OP

I've sent out over 300 resumes in the last 18 months Dread Pirate Roberts Feb 2014 #1

I've Been Using My "Down" Time.... Laxman Feb 2014 #10

Don't take this the wrong way but I hope you don't find a job. Dread Pirate Roberts Feb 2014 #12

LOL! ProSense Feb 2014 #2

Looks like Wildstein created the position for himself malaise Feb 2014 #3

no one could ever fill Wildstein's shoes n/t Enrique Feb 2014 #4

THAT is a DUzy! Laxman Feb 2014 #5

Does this mean that Wildstein is Jesus? (sorry for the irreverence) Beach Rat Feb 2014 #6

I think it's "By the time the crook blows, you will deny my tee times" hatrack Feb 2014 #7

Ahhh, now it makes sense! Beach Rat Feb 2014 #8

Wildstein should be a model for the unemployed Dopers_Greed Feb 2014 #9

They should get rid of dozens more jsr Feb 2014 #11

They Came In Like Cockroaches... Laxman Feb 2014 #13