March 16, 2015

The Ugly Truth Behind Chris Christie's Sweetheart Deal with Exxon | Alternet

The Ugly Truth Behind Chris Christie's Sweetheart Deal with Exxon | Alternet

"Last week, Republican Gov. Chris Christie's administration settled New Jersey's long-standing environmental lawsuit against Exxon Mobil Corp. for pennies on the dollar. For a decade, the state had been seeking $8.9 billion in damages for pollution at two refineries in the northern part of the state, and yet Christie's top officials abruptly proposed closing the case for just $225 million."