Up Close for February 12, 2012

NEW YORK (WABC) -- Despite Governor Chris Christie's veto threat, the New Jersey State Senate is moving forward on a vote to legalize same sex marriage.

We hear from New Jersey Senate President Steve Sweeney on the vote and why he's not afraid of Chris Christie.

Also, a scathing audit calls the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey challenged and dysfunctional.

Who ends up paying for the financial mismanagement? We get the Port Authority's response.

Finally, a major political victory for New York's Archbishop Timothy Dolan. Just days from being elevated to Cardinal, he's proving his influence reaches beyond religion.

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