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Sen. Boxer vs. Latinos
John Seiler: Suppose an American auto company in Detroit opened a new plant in Canada. Would anybody gripe that the company was “killing American jobs”? No. And if someone did, he would be laughed at mightily. Everybody knows that the
Read MoreBill to ban employer FICO use
JUNE 11, 2010 By KATY GRIMES “Should employers be banned from using information found in consumer credit reports to help make employment decisions?” was the key question in the Senate Committee on Labor and Industrial Relations on Wednesday. In what
Read MoreLittle Hoover's pension hearings
Steven Greenhut: Here is an important notice from the Little Hoover Commission: On Thursday, June 24, 2010, the Little Hoover Commission will conduct a public hearing on California public pension systems. The hearing will begin at 9 a.m. in Room
Read MoreBill targets underground economy
JUNE 10, 2010 By KATY GRIMES A bi-partisan bill is moving through the Legislature that proposes to punish an employer with a stiff penalty if it does not pay minimum wage. The proposed penalty increases the current damages to two
Read MoreRail plan will crush land owners
JUNE 10, 2010 By ANTHONY PIGNATARO Jim Erickson is in a tough spot. If the proposed California High Speed Rail Route A-1 goes through Madera County, it will bisect his ranch. But if Route A-2 gets built, it will slice
Read MoreFiorina Unplugged
Katy Grimes: Carly Fiorina was caught on an open microphone this morning on CNN questioning Meg Whitman’s decision to be interviewed on the Sean Hannitty show, and even making a very funny and snarky comment about Barbara Boxer’s hair style. While usually
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