Nov 11, 2009 2:58 pm US/Eastern
Christie Eyes NJ State Worker Givebacks
HOLMDEL, N.J. (CBS) ―
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New Jersey Governor-elect Chris Christie acknowledges election-night supporters November 3, 2009 in Parsippany New Jersey. The Republican Christie defeated incumbent Democrat Jon Corzine.
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New Jersey Gov.-elect Chris Christie says he's leaving his options open as he grapples with a projected budget deficit of $8 billion entering his first year in office.
Christie says he'll consider trimming the state's contribution to its workers' pension fund and asking for more concessions from state workers.
Christie made it clear after a Veterans Day event in Holmdel that he expects shared sacrifices.
On Tuesday, the head of his transition team said the incoming governor would consider declaring a statewide financial emergency, which could give him power to reopen negotiations with state worker unions before their contract expires.
But Christie said he's not looking to pick a fight with the unions.
Christie was elected to the office of Governor of New Jersey on November 3, 2009.
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