Christie says he was misled over bridge lane closings
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie said he was misled by staff after revelations that top aide Bridget Anne Kelly helped discuss lane closures at the George Washington Bridge. The four day closure caused severe Fort Lee traffic jams and sparked accusations of political retaliation against the Democratic mayor.
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Port Authority
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Unemploy ment dispute over parking tied to university firing
A former University of Iowa employee, Danielle Hodges, contests denial of unemployment benefits after she and her husband were fired for parking in a prohibited lot outside the Emergency Treatment Center. An administrative judge ruled her misconduct substantial. Hodges plans an appeal. Legal experts call the case unusual with questions about passenger liability and spousal involvement.
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Rush & Nicholson, P.L.C
Cedar Rapids
Willems
Brooke Timmer
Fiedler and Timmer
PLLC
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Cedar Crossing casino case presented to Iowa commission
Cedar Rapids investors led by Steve Gray present Cedar Crossing to the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission in Waterloo seeking an operating license. The group argues the urban casino would aid Cedar Rapids recovery from the 2008 floods and cites a $61 million annual revenue boost and market-share shifts from Riverside, Isle of Waterloo, Meskwaki and Dubuque casinos.
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