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Lawmaker seeks subpoena power over Port Authority
A measure Democrats say will help get to the bottom of wasteful spending at the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is evoking criticism from Republicans.
The resolution being voted on Thursday gives the Assembly Transportation Committee’s chairman power to subpoena witnesses and documents while investigating the authority’s finances. The power would push inquiries forward on how toll money is being spent and whether employees of the bistate agency earn too much in overtime and perks. (Delli Santi, Associated Press)
