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California Leaders Turn To Washington For Budget Help

San Francisco Gate | Wyatt Buchanan | Posted 05.25.2011

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California's political leaders, who are facing the daunting challenge of closing an estimated $20.7 billion budget deficit this year, are looking to W...

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The Republicans Win Big in California!

Joseph A. Palermo | Posted 05.25.2011

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Joseph A. Palermo

Schwarzenegger and his horde of retrograde Republican lawmakers got everything they wanted in a horrific bargain with Democratic leaders that has ended California's budget impasse.

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Arnold Schwarzenegger and the Republicans Cost the State $7 Billion

Joseph A. Palermo | Posted 05.25.2011

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Joseph A. Palermo

Schwarzenegger's brinkmanship might satisfy his ego but it is a terrible blow to California's health and to the national economy.

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From the California State Democratic Convention in Sacramento

Joseph A. Palermo | Posted 05.25.2011

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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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