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Chris Christie Holding Town Hall Amid Bridge Scandal

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In this Feb. 12, 2014, photo, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie speaks in Toms River, N.J. A traffic jam deliberately orchestrated by members of Christie?s staff that caused days of gridlock in northern New Jersey appeared not to lead to anyone's death or seriously compromise their medical care, according to a comprehensive review by The Associated Press of five hours of emergency dispatch audio, dozens of pages of call logs and interviews. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)

MIDDLETOWN, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is heading to Republican-controlled Monmouth County for his first town hall since a political payback scandal engulfed his administration.

Thursday's meeting has been postponed twice because of snow.

Christie plans to promote his plans for the second allocation of $1.4 billion in Superstorm Sandy recovery funds.

His administration has been criticized for the slow pace and confusing way the first $1.8 billion in federal storm aid is being distributed.

Christie's future as a possible 2016 presidential candidate could be upended by an apparent plot to block traffic for political retribution.

The administration also is enmeshed in allegations that it leveraged storm recovery funds to win approval for a favored development project or to reward political loyalty.

The governor's office has denied all charges.

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New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie talks to the media as he visits Jose Marti Freshman Academy in Union City, N.J. Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2013, the day after defeating Democratic challenger Barbara Buono to win his second term as governor. (credit:AP)
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New Jersey Governor Chris Christie speaks during a town hall meeting at Ariel Corporation in Mount Vernon, Ohio, on October 10, 2012. (credit:Getty Images)
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New Jersey Governor Chris Christie addresses media and attendees during the Hurricane Sandy New Jersey Relief Fund Press Conference at Sayreville Borough Hall on July 8, 2013 in Sayreville, New Jersey. (credit:Getty Images)
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New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie speaks to the media at the scene of a massive fire that destroyed dozens of businesses along an iconic Jersey shore boardwalk on September 13, 2013 in Seaside Heights, New Jersey. (credit:Getty Images)
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New Jersey Governor Chris Christie is interviewed The Wall Street Journal at The Wall Street Journal CEO Council on November 18, 2013 in Washington. (credit:Getty Images)
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Governor of New Jersey Chris Christie speaks to members of the Hudson County Building Trades Council after receiving their support for his reelection campaign for governor on July 1, 2013 in Jersey City, New Jersey. (credit:Getty Images)
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New Jersey Governor Chris Christie (L) and former President Bill Clinton speak to guests at the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) on June 14, 2013 in Chicago, Illinois. (credit:Getty Images)
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New Jersey Governor Chris Christie speaks at a joint press conference on November 4, 2012 in Hoboken, New Jersey. (credit:Getty Images)
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New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie addresses a gathering while visiting the Superstorm Sandy-damaged home of John and Angela Ciangiotto in Union Beach, N.J., Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2013. (credit:AP)
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