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Posted: Thursday, 08 January 2009 11:04AM

Former U.S. Attorney Christopher Christie Files to Run for Governor of New Jersey

TRENTON, NJ (AP) -- Former U.S. Attorney Christopher Christie says he's filing papers to run for governor of New Jersey.

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In an e-mail to supporters, Christie says a formal announcement will come in the first week in February.

The filing allows Christie to start raising money for the 2009 race.

The 46-year-old Republican with a reputation as a corruption-busting prosecutor has been flirting with a gubernatorial bid since resigning as U.S. Attorney Dec. 1.

Christie faces a primary challenge from state Assemblyman Rick Merkt and former Bogota Mayor Steve Lonegan.

Gov. Jon S. Corzine plans to seek re-election.

The e-mail was first reported by the Star-Ledger is reporting on its web site.

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Meadowlands Stadium Construction Update - 11/23/2009

The Giants and Jets football teams will have a new home next season. Check out these photographs of taken over the new stadium in the Meadowlands in East Rutherford, NJ by Tom Kaminski in Chopper 880 on Monday, November 23, 2009.