End Of Prison Oversight Not Certain
KCRA 3 - Jan. 27, 1:32 pmThe court-appointed receiver overseeing California's prison health care system said Friday the state must keep its promise to spend more than $2 billion for new medical facilities before the federal courts can end an oversight role that has lasted ...
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In this article: Matthew Cate,
Thelton Henderson,
J. Clark Kelso
Four Californians on Romney's Latino committee
Bay Area News Group - East Bay/Political Blotter weblog - Jan. 27, 12:55 pmFour of the 28 members of Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney’s national Hispanic Steering Committee are from California. “President Obama’s policies have been especially devastating to Hispanic families. Over 2.5 million Hispanics ...
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In this article: Hector M. Barajas,
Newt Gingrich,
renewable energy,
Mitt Romney
Supremes Won't Block Redistricting Maps
KQED/John Myers' "Capital Notes" weblog - Jan. 27, 12:53 pmComment Send to friend
Marco Rubio responds to Berkeley activists opposing him (VIDEO)
San Francisco Chronicle/Politics Blog - Jan. 27, 12:52 pmAs we previewed for you in Friday's Chronicle/SFGate.com, Berkeley-based Presente Action - which aspires to be the "Latino MoveOn" - launched its national call-out against GOP Sen. Marco Rubio...
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In this article: Newt Gingrich,
Carla Marinucci,
Ron Paul,
Mitt Romney
Sweetwater may release P.R. probe results
San Diego Union-Tribune - Jan. 27, 12:48 pmThe Sweetwater Union High School District board on Monday will consider releasing a report the board commissioned to examine P.R. bills submitted to the district, at least according to one board member.
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In this article: John McCann,
Pearl Quinones,
Arlie Ricasa
State passes landmark rules to curb auto emissions
Bay Area News Group - East Bay/The Oakland Tribune - Jan. 27, 12:27 pmComment Send to friend
CA Supreme Court: Use Commission Maps for 2012
Calitics/Calitics weblog - Jan. 27, 12:26 pmAs I mentioned earlier, the Supreme Court decided a few things on redistricting today. Obviously this is a major blow to the Republicans. Let the whining commence: Republican State Sen. Mimi Walters of Laguna Niguel, a leader of the referendum ...
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In this article: Dave Gilliard,
referendum,
Mimi Walters,
Peter Yao
EDITORIAL: Top CSU salaries are still out of touch with reality
Fresno Bee/Opinion - Jan. 27, 12:09 pmThe California State University board of trustees, which has been politically tone deaf on pay raises for CSU campus presidents, finally capped the pay for newly hired presidents at $325,000 a year. Read comments
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In this article: Jerry Brown,
Bill Hauck
AP Interview: End of prison oversight not certain
Fresno Bee - Jan. 27, 12:03 pmThe court-appointed receiver overseeing California's prison health care system says the state must keep its promise to spend more than $2 billion for new medical facilities before the federal courts can end an oversight role that has lasted six ...
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In this article: California prisons,
J. Clark Kelso
Capitol Alert: Union membership dips slightly in California, still fifth highest
Sacramento Bee - Jan. 27, 11:59 amUnion membership among California's workers declined fractionally in the last year, according to an annual survey by the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics, but remains fifth highest among the states.
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In this article: redevelopment agencies,
Dan Walters
University of La Verne eyed as regional center for water research, industry
San Gabriel Valley Tribune - Jan. 27, 11:48 amLA VERNE -- Local officials, in seeking solutions to make the region's water supply more reliable, are eyeing the University of La Verne as a linchpin for research and growth for new, locally based water industries. Video: Baca at ULV water ...
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In this article: Joe Baca,
Bob Muir,
water
California approves far-reaching clean-car standards
Sacramento Bee - Jan. 27, 11:41 amThe California Air Resources Board today approved new, far-reaching clean car regulations aiming to increase the number of electric vehicles on California's roads, boost fuel efficiency and reduce air pollution.
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In this article: Air Resources Board,
Jerry Brown
Union membership dips slightly in California, still fifth highest
Sacramento Bee/Capitol Alert - Jan. 27, 11:37 amUnion membership among California's workers declined fractionally in the last year, according to an annual survey by the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics, but remains fifth highest among the states. The BLS report says that 17.1 percent of ...
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Courts as State Budget Spoiler
NBC Los Angeles/Prop Zero - Jan. 27, 11:01 amSometimes we get so caught up in the political ping pong between the governor and state legislature that we forget the role courts play in the budget process.
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In this article: Jerry Brown,
Legislature,
state budget
Supreme Court upholds state Senate maps
Orange County Register/Total Buzz blog - Jan. 27, 10:41 amUPDATED with comments from Orange County State Sen. Mimi Walters, R-Laguna Niguel, who helped lead the effort to overturn the maps. New state Senate districts unpopular with Republicans will be used in elections this year, the California Supreme ...
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In this article: Jerry Brown,
Legislature,
referendum,
state budget,
Mimi Walters
Capitol Alert: California Supreme Court denies challenge of Senate maps
Sacramento Bee - Jan. 27, 10:34 amThe California Supreme Court ruled today that state Senate maps drawn by a citizens commission will be used in this year's elections, despite a pending referendum to overturn them. Citizens panel members certify in their redistricting plans ...
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In this article: California Republican Party,
Thomas Del Beccaro,
referendum
Read the California Supreme Court redistricting decision
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State Supreme Court to leave boundaries intact for Senate races
Los Angeles Times/California Politics - Jan. 27, 10:19 amThe California Supreme Court, faced with a possible ballot measure to scrap newly drawn election districts, decided Friday to leave the boundaries in place for this year’s state Senate races.
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In this article: Legislature,
referendum
California Supreme Court denies challenge of Senate maps
Sacramento Bee/Capitol Alert - Jan. 27, 10:04 amThe California Supreme Court ruled today that state Senate maps drawn by a citizens commission will be used in this year's elections, despite a pending referendum to overturn them. The issue came before the High Court after a Republican-backed ...
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In this article: California Republican Party,
Thomas Del Beccaro,
referendum
Podcast: Jerry Brown's tax pitch; lawmakers sue over budget powers
Los Angeles Times/California Politics - Jan. 27, 10:00 amGov. Jerry Brown hit the road again this week to sell his tax initiative to business groups. In this week's Capital Notes podcast, KQED's John Myers and Times staff writer Anthony York discuss the governor’s pitch and the campaign ahead.
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In this article: Jerry Brown,
John Chiang,
John Myers,
Anthony York
Herger, state VA chief weigh in on veterans home delay
Sacramento Bee/The Swarm - Jan. 27, 9:36 amCongressman Wally Herger wants to make a federal case of the delay in opening the new veterans home in Redding.State Veterans Affairs Secretary Peter Gravett wants vets to be patient and understanding.Leading up to today's town hall in Redding, ...
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In this article: Jerry Brown,
Wally Herger,
state budget
CA Supreme Court to Decide Senate Maps Today
Calitics/Calitics weblog - Jan. 27, 9:15 amCourt must decide how they want to intervene with impending referendum possible in June by Brian Leubitz At the beginning of the month, the courts held a hearing on what do about the Senate maps. As you may recall, the Republicans spent a ...
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In this article: Sam Blakeslee,
Brian Leubitz,
referendum
Obama decries rising cost of college education
San Francisco Chronicle - Jan. 27, 8:46 am(01-27) 08:46 PST Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP) -- President Barack Obama called Friday for an overhaul of the higher education financial aid system, warning that colleges and universities that fail to control spiraling tuition...
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In this article: Howard P. Mckeon,
George P. Miller,
Barack Obama
John Williams Just Doesn't Know When The Show's Over
The Liberal OC (blog) - Jan. 27, 8:43 amJohn Williams Just Doesn't Know When The Show's OverPublic Administrator/Public Guardian John Williams (Ret.) has a problem letting go and saying goodbye. Last year he announced he would retire on January 23, 2012. He now wants to keep the job which ...
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In this article: Jerry Brown,
Jim Gilchrist,
Tony Strickland
Gov. Brown Pitches LA Chamber for Tax Measure Support
Fox & Hounds Daily - Jan. 27, 8:35 amGovernor Jerry Brown returned to the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce to give a similar speech to the one he gave last year– seeking support for his tax plan. Last year, his proposal was in the legislature, this time he had an initiative to ...
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In this article: Jerry Brown,
Legislature,
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Gathering storm
AroundTheCapitol.com/The Roundup - Jan. 27, 8:31 amComment Send to friend
A.M. Reading: 'Unfiring' at Caltrans; SD debates collective bargaining; AL pension fund's problems
Sacramento Bee/The State Worker - Jan. 27, 6:54 amThis week's settlement between Caltrans and Duane Wiles is disturbing on several levels. The deal, which essentially 'unfires' a technician who falsified safety tests and allows him to resign, shows how difficult it can be to dismiss state ...
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In this article: Jerry Brown,
Arnold Schwarzenegger,
sick leave
Jan Perry and Friends stand up for CD 9 as is
Mayor Sam's Sister City weblog - Jan. 27, 5:36 amCouncilwoman Jan Perry and friends stand in support of the current CD 9 District. Photo by Hayley Fox of Blog Downtown.CD City Councilwoman Jan Perry is marshaling her supporters for a fight to preserve the current incarnation of the council ...
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In this article: Jose Huizar,
Tom LaBonge,
Jan Perry,
Bill Rosendahl
Percentage of unionized California workers drifts down slightly*
Sacramento Bee/The State Worker - Jan. 27, 5:14 am<p>The percentage of employed Californians with a union affiliation fell slightly last year, according to new 2011 figures released by the <strong>U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. </strong></p>* <p>Our Capitol Bureau ...
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In this article: Dan Walters
Does Jerry Brown's plan cut some pension contributions?*
Sacramento Bee/The State Worker - Jan. 27, 4:37 am<p><strong>Blog User J</strong>, whose recent email follows, asked a question that we field every so often:</p>* <blockquote>* <p>Jon:</p>* <p><a href=http:* <p>I think the proposal ...
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In this article: Jerry Brown,
Legislature,
SEIU
San Franciscans Advocate For Ranked Choice Voting Before Rules Committee
BeyondChron - Jan. 27, 4:04 amActivists and academics were joined by workers and voters yesterday to advocate in favor of an expansion of ranked-choice voting in city elections, and against a proposal that would return the city to old-fashioned runoff voting, in a meeting of the ...
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In this article: Edwin M. Lee,
David Campos
Universal health care proposal stalls in California Senate
The McClatchy Company Washington Bureau - Jan. 27, 4:00 amLegislation to create a universal health care system in California stalled in the state Senate Thursday ahead of a key legislative deadline, signaling it will likely fail to advance this…Click to Continue »
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In this article: James T. Beall,
Robert Dutton,
Newt Gingrich,
Mark Leno,
redevelopment agencies,
Mitt Romney,
Arnold Schwarzenegger,
Darrell Steinberg,
universal health careBills: AB 154,
SB 810,
Judge refuses to lift Mirkarimi stay-away order
San Francisco Chronicle - Jan. 27, 4:00 amA San Francisco judge refused Sheriff Ross Mirkarimi's request Thursday that she lift an order barring him from having any contact with his wife and 2-year-old son while a domestic-violence case against him proceeds....
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In this article: Ken May,
Ross Mirkarimi
Parole-revoking rules toughened by Prop. 9 tossed
San Francisco Chronicle - Jan. 27, 4:00 amA federal judge has struck down the state's voter-approved rules toughening standards for revoking paroles, saying they violate the right to legal representation and tilt the system in favor of sending ex-cons back to...
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In this article: Lawrence Karlton,
Luis Patino
Statement in Response to the California Supreme Court Ruling on the State Senate Maps
California Republican Party/California Republican Blog - Jan. 27, 4:00 amSACRAMENTO, CA – California Republican Party Chairman Tom Del Beccaro today issued the following statement in regards to today's Supreme Court ruling on the State Senate maps: "Today, although they agreed with the merit of ...
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In this article: California Republican Party,
Thomas Del Beccaro,
referendum
Darrell Steinberg: Pension reform must pass 'strength test'*
Sacramento Bee/The State Worker - Jan. 27, 3:32 am<p><a href=http:* <p>The Sacramento Democrat talked at length about pensions during a morning meeting with the Capitol press corps on Thursday. The Bee's <strong>Torey Van Oot</strong> was there and passed <a ...
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In this article: Jerry Brown,
Legislature,
Darrell Steinberg
Proposal to cap California utility execs' pay
San Francisco Chronicle - Jan. 27, 1:50 amA potential bill under discussion in Sacramento would limit executive compensation at California utility companies - or at least change who pays. The proposal, pushed by several small-business groups, would place a soft...
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In this article: Steve Bradford,
Jerry Brown
Pipeline safety forum draws crowd of 100 in Palo Alto
San Jose Mercury News - Jan. 27, 12:30 amWhile San Bruno recovers from the Sept. 9, 2010, gas pipeline explosion and fire that killed eight people and destroyed more than three dozen homes, public officials and area residents who attended a forum in Palo Alto made it clear PG&E and the ...
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In this article: Paul Fong,
Jerry Hill,
Legislature,
Michael R. Peevey,
water
Labor Secretary Hilda Solis sells Obama plan in Monterey Park
San Gabriel Valley Tribune - Jan. 27, 12:06 amMONTEREY PARK - On the heels of the State of the Union speech, U.S. Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis came to Monterey Park on Thursday to try to sell voters on the strength of the economic recovery, while hammering home Democratic Party talking points ...
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In this article: Eric Garcetti,
Dolores Huerta,
Barack Obama,
Hilda L. Solis
ULV sees major role in water research
San Gabriel Valley Tribune - Jan. 27, 12:04 amLA VERNE - Local officials, in seeking solutions to make the region's water supply more reliable, are eyeing the University of La Verne as a linchpin for research and growth for new, locally based water industries.
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In this article: Joe Baca,
Bob Muir,
water
Ron Paul campaign slams decision to accommodate Newt's "billionaire buddy" casino magnate at special caucus
San Francisco Chronicle/Politics Blog - Jan. 27, 12:01 amThe presidential campaign of Texas Rep. Ron Paul is calling it "underhanded" and "completely unacceptable" that the Nevada GOP has scheduled a special evening caucus in Las Vegas on Feb. 4 to...
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In this article: Newt Gingrich,
Carla Marinucci,
Ron Paul,
Mitt Romney
Universal health care measure stalls in California Senate
Sacramento Bee - Jan. 27, 12:00 amLegislation to create a universal health care system in California stalled in the state Senate Thursday ahead of a key legislative deadline, signaling it will likely fail to advance this year. Assemblyman Jim Beall, left, author of a bill to ...
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In this article: James T. Beall,
Robert Dutton,
Mike Gatto,
Mark Leno,
Arnold Schwarzenegger,
Darrell Steinberg,
universal health careBills: AB 154,
SB 810,
Senate OKs restrictions on funeral protests
Sacramento Bee - Jan. 27, 12:00 amLegislation aimed at restricting protests at military funerals and other memorials won unanimous approval Thursday in the state Senate.
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In this article: Jerry Brown,
Ted W. LieuBills: SB 661,
Letters to the editor
Sacramento Bee/Opinion - Jan. 27, 12:00 amComment Send to friend
Area Roundup 1-26-12: Silverado boys and girls clinch DSL titles
Victorville Daily Press - Jan. 26, 11:36 pmVICTORVILLE • Both the Silverado boys and girls basketball teams clinched a Desert Sky League title on Thursday night by beating crosstown rival Victor Valley.The boys won 63-45 at Victor Valley while the girls won 72-35 at Silverado. Both Hawks...
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In this article: Jose Bonilla,
Ed Hernandez,
James Smith
La Verne state of the city and school district discussion focuses on loss
Inland Daily Bulletin - Jan. 26, 11:15 pmLA VERNE - City and school officials aimed to stay positive despite facing substantial cuts ahead. The Rotary Club of La Verne on Thursday presented the annual State of the City and State of the School District luncheon at The Meeting House at ...
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In this article: Jerry Brown,
redevelopment agencies
Briefs: Logue wins support of state Republican chairman
Appeal Democrat (Marysville) - Jan. 26, 11:03 pmYUBA-SUTTER Logue wins GOP official's support If any other Republicans are considering a jump into the 3rd Assembly District race, state GOP chairman Tom Del Beccaro is backing the incumbent of sorts. In a press release, Assemblyman Dan Logue, who...
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In this article: Thomas Del Beccaro,
Daniel R. Logue,
water
Summer school at risk for Valley's community college students
Fresno Bee - Jan. 26, 11:00 pmState Center Community College District is scrambling to add mid-semester classes this spring to boost enrollments -- and state funding -- even as district officials are considering canceling summer classes. Read comments
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In this article: Jerry Brown,
Legislature,
Jack Scott
National education reformer Michelle Rhee brings fight to Fresno
Fresno Bee - Jan. 26, 10:55 pmEducation reformer Michelle Rhee said struggling schools need to rethink how they operate, including who's at the blackboard -- and whether teacher tenure is a good idea. Read comments
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In this article: Alan Autry,
Kevin Johnson,
Michelle Rhee
Knights of Columbus to honor Tulare County safety officials
Visalia Times-Delta - Jan. 26, 10:25 pmSeven local public safety officers will be honored Saturday at The Knights of Columbus' 29th annual Public Safety Night in St. Mary's Parish Center in Visalia.
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In this article: Brian W. Jones,
Brian W. Jones
Opinion: Big California, little fixes
Los Angeles Times/California - Jan. 26, 9:30 pmCalifornians are so busy bickering about incremental change, they're ignoring the state's real problems.We are told that in California politics and government, 2012 is shaping up as a very big year. That there will be — says Gov. Jerry Brown ...
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In this article: Proposition 13,
Kim Alexander,
Jerry Brown,
Janice Hahn,
Legislature,
Joe Mathews,
Patt Morrison,
Ron Paul,
state budget,
water
Kindergarten? Transitional class? More preschool? Shifting state law and budget has parents confused
San Jose Mercury News - Jan. 26, 9:28 pmA new law and continuing state budget distress has parents and school officials confused and frustrated over who can enroll in kindergarten in the fall. While more than 80 percent of the children turning 5 this year can start school in August, ...
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In this article: Jerry Brown,
Legislature,
Joe Simitian,
state budget
Support system
Stockton Record - Jan. 26, 8:49 pmSTOCKTON - On a Friday night in early December, roughly 700 people turned out at the Lincoln High School gym, not to watch a basketball game but to be immersed in Mexican culture. There was a folkloric ballet, live rondalla music and, of course, ...
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In this article: California School Boards Association,
David Hernandez
New letter prompts search
Stockton Record - Jan. 26, 8:45 pmSAN ANDREAS - Frustrated by a lack of action from officials, death row inmate Wesley Shermantine provided new information Thursday that he says will lead to a murder victim he buried in 1999.
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In this article: Cathleen Galgiani,
Leonard Padilla
Oakland seeking to reduce layoffs, service cuts
Bay Area News Group - East Bay/The Oakland Tribune - Jan. 26, 8:44 pmComment Send to friend
Jerry Brown talks taxes, pensions at L.A. Chamber of Commerce
Los Angeles Times/California Politics - Jan. 26, 8:14 pmGov. Jerry Brown on Thursday urged 1,500 Los Angeles political and business leaders to back his proposal for higher taxes and implored them to pressure lawmakers in Sacramento to overhaul the state's pension system this year.
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In this article: Anthony York,
Legislature,
Jerry Brown
Locked out of office, public administrator sues to get job back
Orange County Register - Jan. 26, 8:01 pmJohn S. Williams, who is disputing whether he retired from his elected position as the county's public administrator, has sued the county to be restored to the post and to regain access to his office, from which he has been locked out. A hearing ...
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In this article: CalPERS,
William Campbell,
John Moorlach
House Democrats Welcome Obama's Confrontational Tone Toward G.O.P.
New York Times - Jan. 26, 7:49 pmDemocrats appear to be buoyed by Mr. Obama’s State of the Union address Tuesday and new emphasis on income inequality and “fairness” for the middle class.
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In this article: Xavier Becerra,
Nancy Pelosi
Handout from Internet Coalition Refers to Unions as "Thugs"
Washington & Wilshire - Jan. 26, 7:47 pmThe NetCoalition, the org of Internet companies like Google, Yahoo and eBay that was instrumental in turning back anti-piracy legislation in Congress, is disavowing a handout that went out under its name and reprinted a story from Andrew Breitbart's ...
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In this article: Anna G. Eshoo,
Darrell Issa
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