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IG report criticizes Christie's travel as US atty - KION - Monterey, Salinas, Santa Cruz - News Weather

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IG report criticizes Christie's travel as US atty

By PETE YOST
Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) - The Justice Department's inspector general says that New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie engaged in a pattern of abuse when he was U.S. attorney by billing taxpayers to stay at luxury hotels.

The IG's report found that the Republican governor, who prides himself on saving money for his state's taxpayers, did not comply with federal travel regulations or provide appropriate justificati