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For months, New York legislators have insisted that New Jersey drivers pay a bigger chunk of the congestion fee than the pricing plan called for. Now that the pricing bill includes such a provision (which still doesn't satisfy Speaker Silver), New Jersey Governor Jon Corzine is crying foul. The amendment he objects to stipulates that the Port Authority contribute $1 billion to the MTA capital plan, or else drivers who cross Hudson River tolls pay a bigger portion of the congestion fee.

As the Times, Post, and Star-Ledger reported this morning, Corzine is threatening to sue:

"I am dismayed at the attempt by the New York City Council and New York State lawmakers to politicize the selection of Port Authority capital projects," Corzine said. "Unless this plan treats all drivers fairly, I am prepared to pursue legal action to protect New Jersey commuters from this outrageous action."