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Party lines define California lawmakers' views on public-insurance option
In an ominous sign for congressional leaders trying to fashion a bipartisan compromise, not a single House Republican from California intends to vote for a health-care bill that contains a public-insurance option while virtually every Democrat supports it.
Focus in water policy now shifts toward Washington
With the state Legislature having finished its work on a package of water legislation, analysts turn their attention to Washington, D.C., where a number of developments in coming weeks could affect both short- and long-term water supplies for California.
Local: Valley House members hold D.C. fundraisers
The dollar chase never stops for California incumbents and challengers alike, who keep busy raising campaign funds for themselves and others.
FOXX'S NOTION OF 'REVISIONIST HISTORY'.... On the House floor today, Rep. Virginia Foxx, a right-wing Republican from North Carolina, boasted of her party's alleged progressive history on civil rights.
Virginia Foxx Makes An Elephant Of Herself
I would have said Foxx made an ass of herself, but we won't malign that noble beast here.
Valley swing votes lobbied for health-care bill
A deeply divided House of Representatives passed a health-care bill a little more than a week ago - but swing votes from the Valley are still being lobbied.
Foxx: Republicans 'Passed Civil Rights Bills Back In The 60s...
Foxx: Republicans 'Passed Civil Rights Bills Back In The 60s Without Very Much Help' From Democrats During a debate on the House floor today over designating 21 miles of the Molalla River as " wild and scenic ," Rep.
Fed grants could help Valley fire departments
Central San Joaquin Valley fire departments could obtain more money under a revised $11 billion grant program approved Wednesday by the House of Representatives.
Becerra gets brushback from the boss
California Democrat Xavier Becerra has learned a lesson about calling out Nancy Pelosi.
Beck uses blatant distortions to smear SEIU as violent organization of "thugs"
EMBED Beck falsely attributes quote to Rep. Michaud to suggest he was "bribe[d]" or "scare[d]" by Obama and SEIU After claiming Michaud said "personal coaxing" from Obama secured his vote for health care, Beck suggests Michaud was bribed or bullied by SEIU.
Condits have a new reason they ducked service in a lawsuit
Former California congressman Gary Condit and his family members avoided being served legal papers in 2006 because they feared U.S. deputy marshals were actually reporters on the prowl, Condit's son Chad has now explained.
Nonprofit says Pro-Cuba embargo money flows to congressional campaigns, influences votes
Supporters of tough U.S. sanctions against the Cuban government have given more than $10 million to congressional campaigns over the last seven years, according to a study released late Sunday night by a group supporting campaign finance reform.
How A Bad Idea Becomes A Bill And Moves Closer To Becoming A Law...
Categories Archives << Thank You Veterans If you think our Republic took one below the belt round midnight Saturday when Pelosi got the Government takeover of health care passed, you may not want to see how she did that.
Valley bacon brings cheers and jeers
Two Central Valley Blue Dogs, Jim Costa and Dennis Cardoza, may bring home some serious bacon.
Proposed UC Merced medical school funding uncertain
WASHINGTON A health-care reform bill could mean millions of dollars for the University of California at Merced's proposed medical school.
Local: Donations returned to Fresno Co. GOP
The Fresno County Republican Party is under the microscope for campaign contributions to a Southern California Assembly member that a leading political watchdog said look "suspicious." In the spring of this year, the party's Central Committee received $30,000 from members of a San Diego County family, according to the committee's campaign filings.
National council sets timeline for California water study
Some of the nation's most esteemed scientists will review recent environmental decisions curtailing California irrigation water deliveries, officials affirmed Tuesday.
Medical schools will benefit from health care bill - if provision survives
A health care reform bill could mean millions of dollars for the University of California at Merced's proposed medical school, but the university isn't promised a dime.
Rep. Dan Maffei was among a group of junior members that negotiated to reduce a 2.5 percent tax on medical device manufacturers.
Top U.S. scientists to study state water decisions
The Obama administration now must figure out whether to let scientists second-guess some key California water delivery decisions.