Christie aide on team from start amid bridge lane closures
Deputy Chief of Staff Bridget Anne Kelly, in office since the start of the Christie administration, was fired for lying as emails reveal she approved lane closures at the George Washington Bridge. Campaign chief Bill Stepien and two Port Authority aides also severed ties amid the Fort Lee traffic chaos.
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Christie faces potential reputational hit from bridge lane closures
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie defends himself in a news conference after apologizing for the George Washington Bridge lane closures last fall. He fires a top aide and says he bears responsibility while denying personal knowledge of the plan, as investigations continue. Analysts warn 2016 presidential prospects could suffer if further evidence links him to the move.
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Medical experts caution that reducing food stamps could increase future health expenses as poverty leads to more diabetes and developmental issues. They note higher Medicaid and Medicare costs if hunger worsens, while Congress debates a farm bill with partisan SNAP reductions.
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