An occasional compendium of news bits Bush’s deficit. It’s still Bush’s deficit. The chart. In case you haven’t seen it yet. See the full-size chart here. Try as they might to blame President Obama for the sorry state of our…
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Small Business Lending Bill Will Expand Credit, Tax Incentives to Help O.C. Firms Grow
by Bill Spaulding • • 2 Comments
The following press release, presented in its entirety and with original emphasis, arrived today from Rep. Loretta Sanchez Congresswoman’s amendment would encourage smart investments in high-growth industries in Southern California WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez (CA-47) today voted to…
My, How Times Have Changed
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This post is heavily lifted from here. There’s a site called The Smirking Chimp recommended by digby (who is, IMHO, totally cool). Check them both from time to time. The Smirking Chimp has a post about the economic effects of the Reagan…
Sheriff Sandra Hutchens
by Bill Spaulding • • 4 Comments
Yesterday I was given the opportunity to interview Sheriff Sandra Hutchens. So, I was given an hour with our Sheriff. We covered several topics. The hot button item of Concealed Weapons Permits (CCW) was one. I guess it’s inevitable, given the drama around her decision to review who had been given them.
Jerry Brown’s First Ad
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The Jerry Brown campaign just released its first ad — long anticipated by many. What do you think? Â
OC Labor Federation to Honor Speaker Pérez
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At their 10th annual Solidarity Awards dinner, the OC Labor Federation will honor Assembly Speaker John Pérez and other worthy recipients. The dinner is on May 22, 2010 at the Anaheim Convention Center. From today’s press release: Orange County Labor…
The Opposition Begins
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…with a whimper. The National Review’s Ed Whelan posted criticism of Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan today. The money quote: Kagan … is such a product of New York City that she did not learn to drive until her…
