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The prices at Walmart are low for a reason
There is no doubt that many people will want to shop at a Burbank Walmart because of its low prices. Sure, there are traffic issues, and impacts on other businesses. But have you ever inquired as to why their prices are so low? If Walmart were to set up... -
Sherman gets party endorsement
The Democratic Party of the San Fernando Valley endorsed Congressman Brad Sherman (D-Sherman Oaks) by a 62% margin last week for the newly drawn 30th Congressional District, which includes a sliver of west Burbank. He won the endorsement over fellow...Tags: Howard Berman, Democratic Party
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Gatto, Portantino take issue with colleague's 'Soprano' quip
Two local members of the Assembly with Italian heritage took umbrage at comments made Wednesday by Assemblyman Don Wagner (R-Irvine). In skewering the proposal to eliminate the state’s 400-plus redevelopment agencies, Wagner likened the plan to a...Tags: Sicilian Mafia, Jerry Brown, Tony Soprano (fictional character)
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GOP says 'L.A. is in play'
Carly Fiorina, Meg Whitman and even Sen. Scott Brown — the Republican who shocked the political world in January by winning the Massachusetts Senate seat long held by Ted Kennedy — have walked into a Magnolia Boulevard headquarters for the...Tags: Los Angeles, Scott P. Brown, Burbank (Los Angeles, California), Parties and Movements, Politics
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Mailbag: Happy with the job Gatto's done so far
Happy with the job Gatto's done so far I read your article titled "GOP says 'L.A. is in play.'" (Oct. 2) I was particularly interested in the comments of Republican Chairwoman Jane Barnett that "a large percentage of voters are not happy" with Rep. Adam...Tags: Burbank (Los Angeles, California), Politics, Sacramento, Adam Schiff, Elections
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Start the Presses: Some debatable concerns
On Thursday evening, I had the opportunity to be on Larry Zarian's television show. The primary topic of conversation was the 43rd District Assembly race, a contest, like so many others, that has become increasingly focused on nonsense rather than issues....Tags: Burbank (Los Angeles, California), Los Angeles, Politics, Campaign Finance, Entertainment
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Homeless veterans need housing help
I share L.A. County Supervisor Mike Antonovich's joy at the placement of 1,200 homeless dogs over the past several years ("Political Landscape: Antonovich stands up for furry friends," Nov. 11). I hope he can do the same for homeless people, especially...Tags: Veterans Affairs, Los Angeles, Defense, Barack Obama, Property
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Sickening display of benefits for the rich
I am sure that I have this straight — the Republicans in Congress held the extension of unemployment benefits hostage until President Obama agreed to a two-year extension of the infamous deficit blossoming Bush tax cuts. In other words, in order...Tags: Politics, Unemployment, Career and Workplace, State Budgets, Unemployment Benefits
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Hopefuls looking to November
Fresh off the special election for the 43rd Assembly District in which Democrat Mike Gatto was projected to win, voters now have roughly four months to prepare for yet another ballot to decide who will fulfill the full two-year term. When the election in...Tags: Burbank (Los Angeles, California), Politics, Sacramento, Democratic Party, Elections
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Ramani concedes election
Republican candidate Sunder Ramani on Friday conceded Tuesday's special election for the 43rd Assembly District to Democrat Mike Gatto, but would not say whether he planned to campaign for November's general election. "I wish Mr. Gatto well in his new...Tags: Burbank (Los Angeles, California), Glendale (Los Angeles, California), Los Angeles, Politics, Sacramento
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Mailbag: Gordon strives for city transparency
When will the City Council get it? We keep electing David Gordon because he is our watchdog on people and happenings in Burbank ("Reinke named new mayor," May 5). He appears to be the only one trying to keep us open, above board and honest. The recent...Tags: Health and Safety at School, Lobbying, Career and Workplace, Medical Services, Health
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Gary Siplin agrees to $3,000 fine for elections violations
TALLAHASSEE -- Sen. Gary Siplin, D-Orlando, has agreed to pay a $3,000 fine to the Florida Elections Commission because of missing information on campaign-finance reports and an excessive contribution from a phosphate-industry group.
The case, which...Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Judges, Religion and Belief, Orlando, Ethics
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