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Special interests on Corzine's toll road panel
AP ^ | 02/18/2008 | staff

Posted on 2/18/2008, 11:42:32 AM by Kid Shelleen

The 54 people hand-picked by Gov. Jon S. Corzine to promote his toll-hike plan include lobbyists whose clients could gain from the project and 10 people linked to a construction advocacy group promoting opportunities to network with state leaders. The panel's chairman and two other members work for the state's three top lobbying firms, The Record of Bergen County reported for Sunday. They represent engineers, financial companies, resorts, and utilities, all industries with the potential to benefit if the governor's multi-billion-dollar financial restructuring plan is approved.

Ten of the appointees are connected to the construction advocacy group Alliance for Action. Three others are top executives with Verizon, Trump Entertainment and Public Service Electric and Gas Co., businesses that have benefited from prior laws or initiatives promoted by Corzine

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1 posted on 2/18/2008, 11:42:33 AM by Kid Shelleen
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To: Kid Shelleen

Looks like Corzine has an EZPass taped to his head.


2 posted on 2/18/2008, 12:22:27 PM by Shady (The Fairness Doctrine is ANYTHING but fair!!!!)
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