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May 3, 2007 4:05 pm US/Eastern

Codey Says Corzine May Return To Work Soon

TRENTON (CBS/AP) ―

Click to enlarge 1 of 2: Spokesman Anthony Coley said no date has been set for Corzine's return to work.
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Recuperating Gov. Jon S. Corzine walked down the stairs of the governor's mansion Thursday despite his broken leg and could soon resume work as governor, the state's acting governor said.

Acting Gov. Richard J. Codey said Corzine called and they spoke for about 10 minutes Thursday morning. Codey, the Democratic Senate president, is filling in for Corzine as recovers from critical injuries suffered in an April 12 car accident.

"He sounded absolutely great," Codey said. "His voice was fantastic."

It's uncertain when Corzine might resume his gubernatorial duties, but Codey said it may happen shortly.

"I think he'll make a decision within the next couple of days as to when he would like come back," Codey said. "I would anticipate, based on our conversations, it would be relatively soon."

Corzine spokesman Anthony Coley said no date has been set for the Democrat's return to work.

"Gov. Corzine will make the decision to resume his duties in consultation with his doctors while listening to his body," Coley said.

Codey said Corzine told him he's been reading a 40-page report on New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg's proposal to charge drivers who enter congested areas in Manhattan, a plan likely to affect many New Jerseyans.

However, Codey said Corzine isn't giving him daily instructions. He described Corzine as "desirous" to come back, but not "itching to come back."

Corzine was injured when his state trooper-driven SUV, traveling 91 mph in a 65 mph zone on the Garden State Parkway, was clipped by a pickup truck and lost control, slamming into a guard rail.
He broke his leg, 11 ribs, collarbone and sternum, among other injuries, and was in a Camden hospital for 18 days, largely in intensive care.

The governor wasn't wearing his seat belt, as is required by state law. On Tuesday he voluntarily paid a $46 fine for violating that law.

He left the hospital on Monday and is undergoing rehabilitation at the governor's mansion in Princeton.

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