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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: Tony Soprano (fictional character), Jerry Brown, Sicilian Mafia
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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: Politics, Political Fundraising, Elections, Los Angeles, Burbank (Los Angeles, California)
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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: Unrest, Conflicts and War, Real Estate, Veterans Affairs, California, Los Angeles
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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, Career and Workplace, Unemployment Benefits, Unemployment, State Budgets
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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: Politics, Clubs and Associations, Elections, Adam Schiff, Sacramento
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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: Carly Fiorina, Ronald Reagan, California, Los Angeles, Scott P. Brown
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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: Labor Legislation, Career and Workplace, George W. Bush, Health and Safety at School, Burbank (Los Angeles, California)
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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: Democratic Party, Primaries, Politics, Elections, Sacramento
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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: Democratic Party, Glendale (Los Angeles, California), Politics, Elections, Los Angeles
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Pritzker makes strong showing in Senate confirmation hearing
Tribune reporterWASHINGTON -- The prospects seemed strong Thursday for Penny Pritzker becoming Commerce secretary after a two-hour confirmation hearing, as she drew praise from both Democrats and Republicans. Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., the top Republican on the Senate...Tags: Labor Legislation, Maria Cantwell, Penny Pritzker, Career and Workplace, U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation
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Snyder: Michigan could still get Medicaid expansion
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Republican Gov. Rick Snyder said Wednesday he is hopeful he can still broker an agreement with the Republican-led Legislature to expand government health insurance for low-income adults, despite the state's tentative budget...
Tags: Health Insurance, Medicaid, Barack Obama, Personal Income, Rick Snyder
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GOP committed to obstruction anyway
The answer is "no" for three reasons. First, Republicans never had any intention of letting the president have any legislative "wins." Sen. Toomey made that clear after his party refused to support his bipartisan bill for more background checks for gun...Tags: Macungie, Health Insurance Cost, Politics, Elections, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
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