Bob Hennelly
WNYC's Bob Hennelly is an award-winning investigative journalist. While at WNYC he has reported on a wide gamut of major public policy questions ranging from immigration and homeland security to power outages and utility mergers.
Corzine, Christie Disagree on Support for the Needy
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
New York, NY –
As more New Jersey families struggle to put food on the table and heat their homes, Governor Corzine and Governor-elect Christie have different takes on what to do about it. WNYC's Bob Hennelly reports.
REPORTER: Double digit unemployment and thousands of foreclosures continue to take a toll on New Jerseyans. At a Paterson shelter for women and children, Governor Corzine said new emergency aid for the state's most vulnerable households might be necessary.
But Governor-Elect Christie is leery of any new spending. During a visit to a shelter for the needy in Jersey City, he said caring for the poorest is a basic obligation of the state, but increasing spending to do it would mean tough choices.
CHRISTIE: There may be other things that we liked to do that don't involve the health, safety and welfare of our citizens that are not going to be able to continue to be funded.
REPORTER: A spokesmen for Governor Corzine says he's still committed to cutting $400 million in state spending before he leaves office in January. For WNYC I'm Bob Hennelly.
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