Chris Christie Blasts House Republicans for Sandy Relief Failure

Sarah Cobarrubias

Republican New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie chided House members of his own party, including Speaker John Boehner, for declining to hold a vote on a Hurricane Sandy relief bill. Christie called the situation “disappointing and disgusting to watch.” The tirade elicited a response: Boehner said Wednesday that he would bring part of the aid package to a vote on Friday.

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