Christine Todd Whitman

Christine "Christie" Todd Whitman (born September 26, 1946) is an American Republican politician and author who served as the 50th Governor of New Jersey from 1994 to 2001, and was the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency in the administration of President George W. Bush from 2001 to 2003. She was New Jersey's first, and to date, only female governor. She was the second woman and first Republican woman to defeat an incumbent governor in a general election in the United States. She was also the first Republican woman to be reelected governor.

Early life, education, and family

Whitman was born Christine Todd in New York City, and grew up in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, the daughter of Eleanor Prentice Todd (née Schley) and businessman Webster B. Todd, both interested in New Jersey Republican politics. She attended Far Hills Country Day School and the Chapin School in Manhattan. She graduated from Wheaton College in 1968, earning a bachelor of arts degree in government. After graduation, she worked for Nelson Rockefeller's presidential campaign.

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Increase in number of people dying from 9/11-related illnesses could result in victims' fund running ...

Finger Lakes Times 10 Sep 2018

The 9/11 Victims Compensation Fund, which is responsible for providing financial assistance to those suffering from illnesses caused by Ground Zero contaminants, is already showing signs of strain ... 18, 2020 ... Instead, Christie Todd Whitman —administrator for the federal Environmental Protection Agency at the time —announced a few days after the attacks that the air was safe to breathe ... A call to Whitman for comment was not returned ... ___ ... ....

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Increase in number of people dying from 9/11-related illnesses could result in victims’ fund running ...

Herald Mail 10 Sep 2018

The 9/11 Victims Compensation Fund, which is responsible for providing financial assistance to those suffering from illnesses caused by Ground Zero contaminants, is already showing signs of strain ... 18, 2020 ... Instead, Christie Todd Whitman — administrator for the federal Environmental Protection Agency at the time — announced a few days after the attacks that the air was safe to breathe ... A call to Whitman for comment was not returned ... ....

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Voice of the People, Sept. 1, 2018

Atlantic City 01 Sep 2018

Raise taxes to boost public retiree pensions. The state pension system started its decline back in the 1990s under Gov. Christie Whitman, who cut the income tax and allowed state and local governments to lower their pension contributions. When the pension money was invested by state employees, it always showed a profit. Then someone got the bright idea to put it in private hands ... They often didn’t ... Sen ... Phil Murphy who has proposed it ... ....

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NJ Politics Digest: Anti-Trump ‘Idiot’ Billboard Causes Local Outrage

New York Observer 28 Aug 2018

If you want publicity, stoke outrage. It’s a strategy that’s worked for political leaders and is now being embraced by the folks promoting a documentary titled Our Leader. The Idiot about the presidency of Donald Trump ... Quote of the Day ... The Idiot.’ ... NJ101.5 ... NJ101.5 ... tax pact ... Christie Whitman accused President Donald Trump of being “petty” and said the commander in chief is a ‘small man’ because of his apparent snub Monday of the late U.S....

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Former N.J. governor blasts 'petty,' 'small man' Trump over apparent McCain snub

NJ dot com 27 Aug 2018

Christie Whitman accused President Donald Trump of being "petty" and said the commander in chief is a "small man" because of his apparent snub Monday of the late U.S ... Whitman assailed Trump, a fellow Republican, after the flags at the White House, which were lowered over the weekend to mark the McCain's death, appeared back at full-staff Monday ... -- Gov Christie Whitman (@GovCTW) August 27, 2018....

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Parkhurst, Marjorie

Atlantic City 17 Aug 2018

She found great joy and fulfillment in her career as a teacher and retired after 32 years of educating students in Folsom and Middle Township during which time she earned several accolades including Teacher of the Year and recognition as an Outstanding Teacher by Christie Whitman ... and Catherine Parkhurst, and many extended family members and friends ... ....

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Why progressive should back Sweeney's spending cuts | Moran

NJ dot com 17 Aug 2018

Gov. Phil Murphy won election in a landslide after pressing for a muscular expansion of government. But the fiscal crisis he inherited is blocking his path. Watch video ... But he ignored the fiscal crisis, and now it sits squarely in his path ... Gov ... Moran ... Murphy is the unlucky governor who is paying a price for two decades of neglect by governors of both parties, starting with Christie Whitman ... "Gov ... Chris Christie to cut benefits in 2011 ... More....

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Former secretary accused of theft

The Paducah Sun 16 Aug 2018

Christi Whitman, 48, faces a single count of theft by unlawful taking, over $10,000. Whitman was arraigned in Livingston County Circuit Court, where her attorney, Don Thomas, entered an initial not guilty plea on her behalf ... McGee, a former assistant commonwealth's attorney in McCracken County, said Whitman had worked in the office for 19 years under Riley. He said Whitman has not been employed in the office since February....

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Gov. Christie Whitman: Heaven help us if Trump gets re-elected

MSNBC 14 Aug 2018

Stephanie Ruhle discusses the president’s latest attacks on former White House aide Omarosa Manigault Newman and whether or not the president’s inflammatory language will affect the function of the White House. Weighing in. Former Republican Governor. Read more ... ....

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NJ Politics Digest: Who Is New Jersey’s Real Leader?

New York Observer 13 Aug 2018

New Jersey’s Constitution makes its governor one of the most powerful in the nation. But, this year, the talk in Trenton is about the power of another Trenton leader—Senate President Steve Sweeney ... He also saw a plan he had long pushed to reform school funding in the state adopted ... Tom Kean and Christie Whitman, told NJ.com, Sweeney is talking about affordability issues that most state residents have long complained about ... NJ taxes ... Kean....

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Is this Democrat (and not Phil Murphy) New Jersey's strongest leader?

NJ dot com 12 Aug 2018

Tom Kean and Christie Whitman, said he's never seen a Senate president exert so much influence when the governor hails from the same party ... Sweeney and other Trenton insiders note that he also locked horns with Murphy's Republican predecessor, Chris Christie. Sweeney waged a years-long war with Christie -- and won -- over the governor's attempt to remake the state Supreme Court....

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Tax meant to fund Jersey City schools now in council's hands

NJ dot com 25 Jul 2018

The tax was proposed to offset cuts to state aid for Jersey City's schools. JERSEY CITY — Legislation allowing Jersey City to impose a 1 percent payroll tax on local businesses cleared a hurdle on Tuesday when Gov. Phil Murphy signed the bill into law ... The council could also decide to make the tax lower than 1 percent ... Newark's payroll tax brings in $48 million ... Christie Todd Whitman, opposes the tax ... Terrence T ... ....

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GOP ex-gov to Republicans: Call on Trump to step down

CNN 24 Jul 2018

In an op-ed published in the Los Angeles Times earlier this week, Christine Todd Whitman wrote that Trump's recent behavior toward Russia and his performance at the Helsinki summit reveal that he is "unfit for office." ... "In this election year, opposing Trump is risky for GOP candidates," Whitman said ... #TrumpPutin— Gov Christie Whitman (@GovCTW) July 16, 2018....

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