California unemployment rate jumps to 11.9 percent in July according to ABC news Los Angeles. More info coming.
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Pedal to the metal, Congress sent President Barack Obama legislation Thursday night with an additional $2 billion for “cash for clunkers,” the economy-boosting rebate program that caught the fancy of car buyers and instantly increased sales for an auto industry long mired in recession.
The Senate approved the money on a 60-37 vote after administration officials said an initial $1 billion had run out in only 10 days. The House voted last week to keep alive the program, which gives consumers [...]
WASHINGTON, Aug 6, 2009 (AFP) – US President Barack Obama’s approval rating has slumped to 50 percent, the lowest since his inauguration, according to a poll released Thursday on the eve of his 200th day in office.
Quinnipiac University said the president’s job approval rating dipped to 50 percent, versus 42 percent who disapprove — a reflection of growing unease over Obama’s handling of the economy, which sank into a devastating recession last year prompting his administration to unleash a [...]
Mayoral control of NYC schools is restored. And, all my little twittees would know this already if twitter were working.
The first speaker was the freshman, Senator Squadron, who presented a well-rehearsed rendition of Bloomberg’s fight song…”Bringing Daddy the Schools.” He was very good, made some good points, I see why they voted for him…doesn’t make me any happier about it. So, moving on…Danny Boy seems to heavily supported by the goppers…wonder why. Moving on…bring in the clown.
So, as is often [...]
Tennessee lawmaker Paul Stanley resigned from the state Senate on Tuesday after his extramarital affair with a 22-year-old intern was revealed by an investigation into an extortion case.
“Due to recent events, I have decided to focus my full attention on my family and resign my Senate seat effective August 10,” Republican Sen. Paul Stanley wrote in his resignation letter.
Court records show that Stanley, 47, told agents investigating a blackmail case that he had a sexual relationship with intern [...]
The President and CEO of the National Black Chamber of Commerce (NBCC) tore into Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.) Thursday for what he said were “condescending” and “God awful” racial statements at a hearing.
NBCC head Harry C. Alford took strong exception to Boxer having referenced an NAACP report favoring climate change legislation during a hearing of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, of which Boxer is the chairwoman.
“Madam chair, that is condescending to me,” Alford said. “I’m the National Black [...]
According to AFP, a proposed plan to solve California’s budget crisis would reduce the state’s prison population by 27,000, it was reported Tuesday, as opposition to the new fiscal deal mounted.
The Los Angeles Times reported one side of this story on its website; the budget deal announced by California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and lawmakers on Monday, would involve the early release of thousands of inmates.
The Times said the reduction would be achieved through a combination of measures including allowing prisoners [...]
How did the California legislature reach a budget deal? Is this a good thing or a bad thing for the average California taxpayer? For those still employed, how will your income support you and our over-bloated government? This budget agreement definitely reflects a mixed bag.
The Good
Taxpayers are pleased there are no new tax increases in this proposal and that Proposition 13 was left alone. Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger showed us flashes of the leadership we thought he was [...]
