memeorandum: Hoboken mayor discussed Chris Christie, Sandy aid allegations with U.S. Attorney, she says (New Jersey Online)

10:50 AM ET, January 20, 2014

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Hoboken mayor discussed Chris Christie, Sandy aid allegations with U.S. Attorney, she says — A spokesman for Hoboken Mayor Dawn Zimmer said she met with the U.S. Attorney's office today regarding allegations Gov. Chris Christie's team blackmailed her. (Star-Ledger staff)

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