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California Propositions: Voters Expected To Reject Schwarzenegger-Backed Measures

AP | JUDY LIN | Posted 06.19.2009 | Politics

Read More: Gop, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, Taxes, Proposition 1FCalifornia Deficit, Budget, California, Politics News

LOS ANGELES — California voters say if the state is running a deficit, lawmakers shouldn't get a raise. Voters in Tuesday's statewide special e...

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Of California, Fairgrounds and Things I Can't Afford to Buy Given the Current Budget Situation

Rose Hayden-Smith | Posted 06.18.2009 | Green

Read More: California Department of Food and Agriculture, Progressive Era, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, Ventura County, Agricultural Policy, California, Green News
Rose Hayden-Smith

Talk about selling fairgrounds? If we value the future of agriculture in California, this is not a dare any of us should be willing to take.

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Schwarzenegger: Next year's deficit climbs to $15B

AP | JULIET WILLIAMS | Posted 06.11.2009 | Home

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SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger is warning that California faces a $15.4 billion budget deficit in the coming fiscal year, nearl...

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What Do You Know, the Ex-Drug Czar Is Still Full of Sh*t!

Paul Armentano | Posted 06.07.2009 | Politics

Read More: Cannabis, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, Marijuana, Drug Enforcement Administration, John Walters, Mexico Drug Cartels, Dea, Drug Czar, Medical Marijuana, Thc, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Politics News
Paul Armentano

Walters demonstrated that he remains an unrepentant liar -- even though he's no longer paid by the federal government to be one.

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Schwarzenegger May Support A Democrat As His Replacement

New York Times | Jennifer Steinhauer | Posted 06.01.2009 | Politics

Read More: Arnold Schwarzenegger Replacement, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Politics News

When asked Friday after giving a speech on health care in which he highly praised President Obama and other Democrats whether he would ever consider e...

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Federal Bailout Won't Make A Dent in Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Problems

Brooke-Sidney Gavins | Posted 05.29.2009 | Green

Read More: Folsom Dam, Salmon, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, San-Joaquin-River, Water Recycling, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sacramento River, Red Bluff Diversion Dam, Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, Interior Secretary, American Rivers, Water Reuse, Ken-Salazar-Interior-Secretary, Recycling, Endangered Salmon, Environmental Defense Fund, Ken Salazar, Endangered River, Fisheries, Battle Creek Salmon Steelhead, Farming, Contra Costa, California, Contra Costa Canal, Sacramento, San Joaquin Valley, Water Scarcity, Federal Stimulus, Endangered-Fish, California's Central Valley, Ken Salazar and Interior Department, Water, Endangered Species, Endangered Species Act, Green News
Brooke-Sidney Gavins

The Delta, which provides water to nearly two-thirds of all Californians and is suffering from a three year drought, may not have a federal bailout after all.

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From the California State Democratic Convention in Sacramento

Joseph A. Palermo | Posted 05.28.2009 | Politics

Read More: Barbara Lee, California Democratic State Convention, Proposition 1A, Howard Dean, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Assembly Speaker Karen Bass, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, Senator Darrell Steinberg, President Barack Obama, Democratic Party, California Republicans, Stewart Milk, California Democrats, Republican Party, Harvey Milk, Politics News
Joseph A. Palermo

From the atmosphere over the weekend at the convention, one could get the impression that the Democratic Party's base is strong and the leadership of the State Legislature has made all the right moves.

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It's Official...I am Running for Governor of California

Gavin Newsom | Posted 05.22.2009 | Politics

Read More: Gavin Newsom, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, Green Jobs, 2010 Elections, Health, Environment, Jobs, San Francisco, Green Living, Green Energy, Mayor Newsom, Health Care, California, Gavin Newsom Governor, San Francisco-California, Politics News
Gavin Newsom

In San Francisco, we're showing what can be accomplished when we stop looking back and start looking for solutions. We can't keep returning to the same old, tired ideas and expect a different result.

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The Huffington Post | Megan Slack | Posted 04.20.2009 | Politics

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Gov. Schwarzenegger Defends President's Special Olympics Comment

The Huffington Post | Megan Slack | Posted 04.20.2009 | Politics

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California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger told reporters Friday afternoon that President Obama meant no harm by the comment he made about the Special ...

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Schwarzenegger Almost Switched Parties This Year

The Daily Beast | Posted 03.26.2009 | Politics

Read More: Governor Schwarzenegger, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, California Gop, Joe Matthews, California Republicans, California Republican Party, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Politics News

A few months ago, Arnold Schwarzenegger and a few close associates discussed whether he should leave the Republican Party, according to two people fam...

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250,000 Jobs Will Still be Lost Monthly

Neal Rodriguez | Posted 04.17.2009 | Business

Read More: Unemployed, Unemployment, Jobs, Job Cuts, California, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, California Jobs, California Jobs Cut, Business News
Neal Rodriguez

Despite President Obama's signing of the $787 Billion recovery plan, Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody's argued that 250,000 jobs will still be lost monthly.

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While California Slept

Byron Williams | Posted 03.21.2009 | Politics

Read More: California, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, Arnold Schwarzenegger, California Budget Crisis, Prop 13, Politics News
Byron Williams

The problem for California it has long had an imbalance between what it brings in, and what it spends in state government. This has never been addressed.

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California GOP Oust Leader Amid Budget Crisis

AP | SAMANTHA YOUNG | Posted 03.21.2009 | Politics

Read More: Dave Cogdill, State Senator Dave Cogdill, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, Arnold Schwartzenegger, Darrell Steinberg, California Budget Crisis, California Budget, California Legislature, Politics News

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Chances of a quick resolution to California's budget stalemate appeared to fade Wednesday after Senate Republican holdouts ...

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Help us reach 30,000 Facebook Supporters in 30 Days

Gavin Newsom | Posted 03.13.2009 | Media

Read More: TV Shows, Politics, Gavin Newsom, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, San Francisco, Mayor Newsom, Facebook, Technology, Democrats, California, Media News
Gavin Newsom

Our Facebook Drive is about developing a modern communication system that will help create an army of Californians to not only hear our policy ideas but help implement them as well.

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A Model for Michelle in California

Daniel Zingale | Posted 03.01.2009 | Politics

Read More: First Ladies, Wives, Husbands, Michelle Obama, California, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, Politicians, Hillary Rodham Clinton, West Coast, Argentina, Maria Shriver, Macbeth, Democrats, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Barack Obama, The West Wing, Hillary Clinton, Senator Clinton, Governors, Republicans, Politics News
Daniel Zingale

The un-written rules long dictated that first ladies stand by, stand behind, and, at best, stand-in for their elected spouse.

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The Great American Workout

Chip Conley | Posted 02.02.2009 | Business

Read More: Financial Crisis, Real Estate, Unemployment, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, Auto Industry, Economy, Business News
Chip Conley

If you're lucky, your lender may become your rigorous personal trainer and be willing to work with you on a new workout plan. If you're not, there's always the path of Lehman Brothers.

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Is Schwarzenegger Throwing the Baby Out With the Bathwater?

Annie Notthoff | Posted 01.27.2009 | Politics

Read More: Natural Resources Defense Council, Green Infrastructure, Natural Resources, California, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, Nrdc, Environment, Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Global Warming, Politics News
Annie Notthoff

Governor Schwarzenegger has been one of the most visible champions on the world stage for the proposition that a healthy environment and strong economy go hand in hand.

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A Post-Thanksgiving Cornucopia: World AIDS Day, The Birth of (RED)WIRE, Milk and Prop 8

Mike Ragogna | Posted 12.31.2008 | Entertainment

Read More: Prop 6, Congress, Hiv, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, Ontario, Who, Dixie Chicks, Asia, China, Wolrd Health Foundation, Gay Adoption, Ali Partovi, Olympic Bird's Nest, Patna Women's College, The Killers, W Hotels, Premiere Wen Jiabao, Aids, Elvis Costello, World AIDS Day, Melissa Etheridge, Latin America, President Barack Obama, Rod Stewart, Nand Kishore Yadev, Sheryl Crow, The Police, Senator Dianne Feinstein, Emile Hirsch, Coldplay, India, Matthew Sheppard, James Franco, Starbucks, Gay Marriage, Jay-Z, Josh Brolin, Toronto, Prop 8, Spider-Man, Canada, Sean Penn, Keith Olbermann, California, Don MacKinnon, Lisa Gurry, W, AIDS Healthcare Foundation, Senator Barbara Boxer, (RED), Elton John, World Health Organization, Kargil Chowk, Hear Music, Senator John v. Briggs, High School Music, John Legend, Unicef, Molly Johnson, Msn, Lucas Grabeel, United States, Harvey Milk, Gus Van Sant, Death Cab for Cutie, Into the Wild, President George W. Bush, Itunes, Carribean, Matthew Shepard, Ilike, Entertainment News
Mike Ragogna

The new online digital magazine (RED)WIRE will sponsor a series of unique performances by artists such as U2 and Sheryl Crow, in its bid to help fight AIDS.

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Californians Blazing Bipartisan and Global Path to Clean Energy Future

David Sassoon | Posted 12.25.2008 | Green

Read More: Clean Energy, Climate Change, California, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, California Wildfires, California Energy, Green News
David Sassoon

With the oil and auto industries both out in the wilderness last week, it looked like there was suddenly room for a clean energy economy to stake a big claim to the future.

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Taxing Prognosis for California's Pets

Michael Markarian | Posted 12.20.2008 | Green

Read More: Taxes, Pets, Veterinary Medicine, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Animals, California, Animal Health, Green News
Michael Markarian

Rather than find solutions to help pet owners during this money crunch, California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has announced plans to add a sales tax on veterinary services.

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Schwarzenegger Wants To Trim California's 14 Holidays For State Workers

AP | JUDY LIN | Posted 12.15.2008 | Business

Read More: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, California, California Workers, California Holidays, Business News

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California's generous offering of holidays for state workers _ the equivalent of nearly three work weeks _ is among the ite...

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Fight for the Right ... to Marry

Ari Bendersky | Posted 12.15.2008 | Chicago

Read More: Gay Rights, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, Proposition 8, Same Sex Marriage, Prop 8, Civil Unions, Gay Marriage, California Gay Marriage, Sundance Film Festival, California Gay Marriage Ban, Chicago News
Ari Bendersky

Sure, we can elect a black man to the White House, but we can't allow all people who love each other to enjoy the same legal rights?

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The Failures of California's Proposition 5

Jerry Brown | Posted 12.03.2008 | Politics

Read More: Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, California Propositions, Jerry Brown, California Prison System, 2008 Election, Proposition 5, Prop 5, Prison, Prisons, Arnold Schwarzenegger, California, California Prop 5, Politics News
Jerry Brown

Proposition 5 could have provided sensible, understandable and needed improvements to the criminal Justice System. Unfortunately, it did not. Not even close.

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Schwarzenegger Stoops to New Lows in Ohio

Geoffrey Dunn | Posted 12.02.2008 | Politics

Read More: John McCain, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, John McCain Campaign, Campbell Brown, Politics News
Geoffrey Dunn

"If only we could do something about putting some meat on Obama's ideas," Schwarzenegger declared, apparently forgetting his own nose-diving approval ratings in CA, which are rivaling the likes of Bush.

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