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An Expose of New Jersey's $8.6 billion Public School Construction Program
In response to the news that Schools Construction Corporation, an agency responsible for New Jersey's statewide school construction program, was running out of money, the Star-Ledger launched an investigation into how the program depleted its $8.6 billion budget. Their investigation revealed a number of flaws in the program including costly mid-project changes, top-dollar construction firms miscalculating the cost of equipment for the school projects, and "political interference" from then-Governor James E. McGreevey.
Tags: school districts; urban building program; cost overruns; renovation projects; political backers; unions
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The Governor's Secret Life: Long before Golan Cipel, McGreevey flirtd with trouble, but his 'cleanup squad' was there to take care of things.
This story investigates the scandals surrounding New Jersey Governor James E. McGreevey after his resignation, which was prompted by problems caused by his personal conduct. The investigation found a 'cleanup squad' kept facts of McGreevey's excessive and job-hindering sexual excursions from the public.
Tags: James MCGreevey; homosexuality; affair; prostitute; cover-up