State A.G.: NJ Is Not The Most Corrupt State (AUDIO)
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"I do not believe, fundamentally that we are the most corrupt state in the United States," says New Jersey Attorney General Paula Dow. "To the extent we have that bad wrap, it's about time we change it."
Yesterday, Dow gave testimony before the Assembly Judiciary Committee concerning the priorities of her office. Regarding the public corruption issue, Dow says, "Do we have a problem that needs to be aggressively addressed? I think so."
For several years, the State Attorney General's Office has been criticized for lagging behind the U.S. Attorney's Office in terms of bringing corruption cases to trial. Dow says the U.S. Attorney's Office has more personnel and tools at its disposal and she explains, "I'm not here to compete with the United States Attorney's Office."
"I think that we will continue to address these cases as they come forward (and) we will not shy away from them," says Dow. "I think that we have the tools and the wherewithal to address these issues as they come forward."
Public corruption is not the only issue confronting the State Attorney General's Office. Dow explains, "Fighting insurance fraud, reducing violent crime, combating corruption are important things, but they will not be my only priorities."
The newly installed A.G. says she'll also work, "Effectively regulating alcoholic beverages, ensuring that the integrity of the casino gaming industry continues…address victims of crimes and always keep in mind the interests of juveniles in the criminal system."
Dow also wants to make sure that the state's Amber Alert system is functioning as effectively as it can and she hopes to reduce the number of outside attorneys hired by the A.G.'s office."
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