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Daily Mayor of New York Higher Office Debunking

If it's not Mike Bloomberg, it's his predecessor. The New York Daily News reports that Rudy Giuliani is going to run for U.S. Senate in 2010 and that he may use that as a stepping stone for a presidential run in 2012. Over at The Atlantic Chris Good ...

From BEN ADLER, Newsweek,  20 Nov 2009

Related Topics: U.S. Senate,  Rudy Giuliani,  New York Daily News,  Kirsten Gillibrand,  John Lindsay

GOP Report Suggests New Details on Johnson Allegations

The report says federal agents investigating Johnson last year learned of allegations of inappropriate contact between Johnson and three females. All three were students in Johnson’s St. HOPE non-profit Americorps-style after-school program, HoodCorps. ...

From BEN ADLER, Capital Public Radio | KXJZ,  20 Nov 2009

Related Topics: U.S. Republican Party,  Federal Bureau of Investigation,  Barack Obama,  U.S. Congress

This Flower Won't Bloom(berg)

Yesterday, political strategist Mark McKinnon made the case that Sarah Palin's popularity could create an opening for New York City Michael Bloomberg to run for president in 2012. Well, that's original. Too bad it's preposterous. Katie raises two of ...

From BEN ADLER, Newsweek,  19 Nov 2009

Related Topics: U.S. Republican Party,  Sarah Palin,  U.S. Democratic Party,  Barack Obama,  Mark McKinnon

Medical Exams for Abused Children Cut Despite Available Funding

Foster Parent Mary Anne Aikens with her family The UC Davis Medical Center in Sacramento has sharply cut a decades-old program that provides medical exams to abused or neglected children because of a breakdown in the long ...

From BEN ADLER, Capital Public Radio | KXJZ,  19 Nov 2009

Johnson Unveils Task Force to Review Arena Proposals

The mayor introduced the panel yesterday (THURSDAY) in Old Sacramento … and charged them with reviewing and recommending proposals to build a new basketball arena. Co-chair Chris Lehane is a Democratic strategist who worked in Bill Clinton’s White ...

From BEN ADLER, Capital Public Radio | KXJZ,  19 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Bill Clinton,  White House,  Al Gore,  Larry Kelley,  Mercury

Despite Budget Cuts, Community College Enrollment Up

Scott: “The good news is that we’re at the highest level of enrollment we’ve ever had. We’re most popular. And the bad news is state is of course not funding us at a very good level.” Enrollment’s up three percent, Scott says – 56,000 more students ...

From BEN ADLER, Capital Public Radio | KXJZ,  18 Nov 2009

Business Journal: Wells Fargo Settles with State

Charities, small-business owners and individual investors bought the securities based on incorrect advice from the bank that they were cash equivalent securities, meaning that they could be easily sold, according to state Attorney General Jerry Brown. ...

From BEN ADLER, Capital Public Radio | KXJZ,  18 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Wells Fargo,  Jerry Brown

First Sac County Swine Flu Clinic Turns Thousands Away

It wasn’t exactly a typical day for students at Hiram Johnson High School Monday.  They had a lot more guests on campus then they’re used to.  Thousands of them. Clinic Official: “If you don’t have a ticket, you’re not getting through this gate!” And a ...

From BEN ADLER, Capital Public Radio | KXJZ,  16 Nov 2009

Obama's Job Summit: Best. Idea. Ever.

Katie thinks that while President Obama's job summit is sensible on policy grounds it will be a political liability, reinforcing his image as a dithering talker in the face of crises. Says Katie, "Is it a good idea? Yes. Having key stakeholders put ...

From BEN ADLER, Newsweek,  13 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Barack Obama,  John McCain,  George W. Bush,  U.S. Congress

Furlough Fridays Rough on State Worker Household

Today’s another Furlough Friday, where state workers won’t be at their desks or getting paid because of California’s budget crunch.  When Governor Schwarzenegger ordered furloughs back in February, it started with one day a month.  Now, it’s three -- ...

From BEN ADLER, Capital Public Radio | KXJZ,  13 Nov 2009

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