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to comply with subpoenas
http://www.politickernj.com/71382/lawmakers-seeking-kelly-stepien-comply-subpoenas
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The legislative committee investigating the George Washington Bridge lane closure controversy isnt taking no for an answer.
Lawmakers are seeking to compel a former Gov. Chris Christie top deputy, as well as the governors former campaign manager to comply with subpoenas the committee issued last month. The joint investigatory committee found that former Christie aid Bridget Kelly and Bill Stepiens objections to complying with subpoenas issued last month are invalid.
The committee, voting on party lines, approved three resolutions for each Kelly and Stepien that were an apparent move to compel them to produced subpoenaed documents.
Republican lawmakers abstained from voting.
http://www.northjersey.com/news/More_subpoenas_expected_to_come_in_GWB_probe.html
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The legislative committee investigating the George Washington Bridge lane closure scandal is set to issue new subpoenas today.
About a dozen new subpoenas will be considered at the committee's hearing this afternoon, according a source familiar with the proceedings who spoke on condition of anonymity.
Included on that list of possible subpoenas are helicopter records for Governor Christie, the source confirmed.
Aerows
(39,961 posts)Let me help you with that!
PearliePoo2
(7,768 posts)are required to note where the flight went? Destination and route perhaps?
dorkzilla
(5,141 posts)They've been a little touchy about things flying around since 9/11. I would think if something happened (like the mid-air collision that happened over the Hudson a few years back [http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/09/continuous/09crash.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0] they'd want to know who was on board so they could notify the family if needs be.
PearliePoo2
(7,768 posts)Maybe some pilots here can weigh in as to the specifics of what an aircraft's flight logs encompass.
I know the FAA has strict rules and any tampering with a flight log is a major crime that can get you grounded and more!
Extra butter and some Brewer's yeast on mine please!
lame54
(35,345 posts)And they can ask him
PearliePoo2
(7,768 posts)Popcorn makes me thirsty!!
malaise
(269,278 posts)Please ...please...please
trusty elf
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mikeysnot
(4,758 posts)malaise
(269,278 posts)Hahahahahahahahahahahahaha
The Velveteen Ocelot
(115,976 posts)The helicopter would have been under positive control of a TRACON (Terminal Radar Approach Control), which means it would have been issued a transponder code so they knew where it was. They would therefore have a record of radar data showing the location of the helicopter and all other traffic. This should be available through a Freedom of Information Act request if it still exists (I don't know how long they keep these records).
NoGOPZone
(2,971 posts)But sometimes Colonel Jessup alters the record
Segami
(14,923 posts)malaise
(269,278 posts)Take that to the bank
KansDem
(28,498 posts)"Christory"
Christory--n.
Any public figure who experiences a dramatic fall in popularity due to sleazy, corrupt practices made public.
Hey, Governor! Did'ya see the reports over the weekend about kickbacks from your school-lunch program? You're 'Christory,' man!
malaise
(269,278 posts)Bwaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah - actually DUers have used it but it's certainly not my original.
Love your definition and examples - DUzy
calimary
(81,594 posts)For this photo - if NOTHING else!
malaise
(269,278 posts)calimary
(81,594 posts)Love the giant popcorn! Looks like we'll have plenty to snack on!
malaise
(269,278 posts)calimary
(81,594 posts)Loved the "pool-ful"!
Segami
(14,923 posts)Thanks malaise!!!
Segami
(14,923 posts)Much appreciated!!
Berlum
(7,044 posts)Kingofalldems
(38,508 posts)arthritisR_US
(7,300 posts)as she rubs her hands an licks her lips. I must really have a rubber neck because I'm just loving this stuff and can't seem to get enough
malaise
(269,278 posts)We're all lovin' it
dorkzilla
(5,141 posts)Every time I read a new thread about Christie and I don't see your name in the thread I want to jump in and say "Does Malaise know about this????" LOL!!!
God knows there's more than enough to cry about in this world; it sure is fun watching a bully get his comeuppance!!!
malaise
(269,278 posts)Kornacki is on the cycle now
shenmue
(38,506 posts)I'm buying a huge thing of ice cream and chuzzling on the vodka.
malaise
(269,278 posts)when it happens if his political ambition crashes before Cheney croaks
Snarkoleptic
(6,002 posts)for possibly hovering over the traffic while laughing maniacally about their misdeeds.
calimary
(81,594 posts)After all - wasn't there email or text traffic from some of the players in this ridiculous show - who wanted to know if Trenton was happy about this?
malaise
(269,278 posts)This was a sombre occasion - what else could have been so funny tothose nasty vindictive ReTHUG scumbags?
Hope there is a record of the flyover.
malaise
(269,278 posts)I'm betting someone in traffic on that bridge took a photo of that helicopter
Jazzgirl
(3,744 posts)hrmjustin
(71,265 posts)ReRe
(10,597 posts)malaise
(269,278 posts)ReRe
(10,597 posts)sheshe2
(84,057 posts)Dumb dee dumb dumb!
Ichingcarpenter
(36,988 posts)malaise
(269,278 posts)The Greedy and the Corrupt - way too delish!!!
calimary
(81,594 posts)BumRushDaShow
(129,950 posts)container of popcorn.
malaise
(269,278 posts)That one should cover DU
BumRushDaShow
(129,950 posts)malaise
(269,278 posts)treestar
(82,383 posts)calimary
(81,594 posts)THIS is priceless! And we will probably be swimming in it by the time christie finally gets his! (One can hope, anyway!)
LOVE this, BumRushDaShow! Deserves a heart or two!!!
:headband:
calimary
(81,594 posts)treestar
(82,383 posts)malaise
(269,278 posts)It's freaking delish!
Laxman
(2,419 posts)in the end the GWB is only the tip of the iceberg. He's being set up for impeachment. They're gathering evidence designed to demonstrate a pattern of misbehavior, abuse of power and malfeasance.
From the NJ Constitution:
l. The Governor and all other State officers, while in office and for two years thereafter, shall be liable to impeachment for misdemeanor committed during their respective continuance in office.
2. The General Assembly shall have the sole power of impeachment by vote of a majority of all the members. All impeachments shall be tried by the Senate, and members, when sitting for that purpose, shall be on oath or affirmation "truly and impartially to try and determine the charge in question according to the evidence."No person shall be convicted without the concurrence of two-thirds of all the members of the Senate. When the Governor is tried, the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court shall preside and the President of the Senate shall not participate in the trial.
3. Judgment in cases of impeachment shall not extend further than to removal from office, and to disqualification to hold and enjoy any public office of honor, profit or trust in this State; but the person convicted shall nevertheless be liable to indictment, trial and punishment according to law.
This matter will be referred to the state Assembly for consideration of impeachment proceedings at some point in the next several months.
malaise
(269,278 posts)Christie is history
Laxman
(2,419 posts)he's on his way. There is still the chance for him to weasel out of this and there is the necessity of a 2/3 vote of the senate and all of the political implications that go along with that, in order to remove him from office. But....he's finished politically. I am almost certain that the standard for impeachment will be met and that an impeachment trial will be held. Its going to be ugly. (or beautiful-based upon your point of view!)
Then the U.S.Attorney will have at him!
malaise
(269,278 posts)says the response makes them look guilty.
Damn! It's getting hot!!
Laxman
(2,419 posts)experiences in my life where true karma has played out. This looks to be another. If things continue on their current course, there will be several aspects of this affair that will be so sweet that they could not have been purposely set up beforehand!
complain jane
(4,302 posts)clamming up and refusing to cooperate, him losing it in a public email shrilling on about Wildstein's social studies high school teacher not liking him, he's making a complete ass of himself. This guy hates teachers and then goes on to use one's supposed judgment to crucify someone. He's out to lunch.
malaise
(269,278 posts)although that too was a lie.
treestar
(82,383 posts)So resigning won't just get him out of it! And he'd be disqualified from any other NJ office!
kydo
(2,679 posts)You'd be in jail for having that sized of popcorn.
But since he is not you should get some extra butter the extra bad stuff and a big coke
Let's call it the Christie super sized popcorn!!
kydo
(2,679 posts)polichick
(37,152 posts)malaise
(269,278 posts)What a feast!
IAmKirak
(36 posts)Well, I suppose Christie will simply deny being aboard the copter should it be shown that it flew over the bridge.
Myrina
(12,296 posts)... and nobody from Wall Street has yet seen the inside of a jail.
Nice distraction Mr. Christie has become. Sad that we seem to fall for it, EVERY SINGLE TIME.
flamingdem
(39,336 posts)yum yum
Blue Owl
(50,567 posts)tavalon
(27,985 posts)malaise
(269,278 posts)Cha
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OhOH.. "helicopter records"! Is there going to be enough popcorn in the world..?
malaise
(269,278 posts)nose
bettyellen
(47,209 posts)bettyellen
(47,209 posts)I wonder who leaked the bit about the helicopter? OMG, that is going to be the kind of thing that resonates with people.
malaise
(269,278 posts)brazen is the word. And yes I suspect the helicopter flyover was leaked. Those scumbags look too happy at the 9/11 memorial - they were celebrating the mess on the bridge and feeling smug and satisfied.
They will learn.
bettyellen
(47,209 posts)NJ is dirty dirty dirty, LOL. Hey sis, guess where I am going to be visiting in about six weeks?
malaise
(269,278 posts)Which one - Ochi??
bettyellen
(47,209 posts)malaise
(269,278 posts)Make sure you get a swim at Frenchman's Cove - our only reason to ever go to Mobay
bettyellen
(47,209 posts)gussmith
(280 posts)Now I do not understand that. How can any official holding a government position NOT do their job? There is no call for a political position. Just do your jobs and find out why there was abuse in New Jersey government.
Skittles
(153,298 posts)abuse of power is abuse of power
complain jane
(4,302 posts)That's the proof Wildstein was talking about when he said "proof exists" that Christie knew about the traffic problems "as they were happening". He knew there would be records of Christie flying around the GWB, watching as the product of his tantrum unfolded below. Asshat.
malaise
(269,278 posts)We'll see
Botany
(70,639 posts)Christie said last week that his office was complying with its subpoena on a rolling basis
because such a large volume of documents were requested.
- See more at: http://www.northjersey.com/news/More_subpoenas_expected_to_come_in_GWB_probe.html?c=y&page=2#sthash.iMqQBA4n.dpuf
They have him on so many things.
Chicago should be fun today.
When will the RGA run him?
Botany
(70,639 posts).... and if they now have him taking a helicopter ride out of his way to look
@ the traffic on the GW Bridge then he will not make to the 4th of July. Sandy
funds used as a slush fund, shutting down the GWB, stopping a criminal investigation,
and lots of cases of using "political muscle" on different NJ mayors.
John Wisniewski = Sam Ervin