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Revolution in Brazil
June 20, 2013 By John Seiler Heroic! I’m inspired by the people of Brazil, who are sick and tired their socialist government. AP reports: “SAO PAULO (AP) — Tens of thousands of Brazilians again flooded the streets of the country’s
Read MoreBusinesses concerned about domestic violence ‘job killer’ bill
June 19, 2013 By Dave Roberts SB 400, by Sen. Hannah-Beth Jackson, D-Santa Barbara, is designed to help the victims of domestic violence. But it’s really a “jobs killer,” according to the California Chamber of Commerce, because it “increases the burden on
Read MoreD.C. protest against IRS planned for Wed.
June 18, 2013 By John Seiler For once, I wish I was in Washington, D.C., a dreadful place I haven’t been to since 1988, or 25 years. Tomorrow, Wednesday, the Tea Party is protesting the assaults on it and other
Read MoreSan Diego mayor’s latest escapade borders on extortion
June 18, 2013 By Chris Reed The bullying behavior that has characterized Bob Filner his entire political career has taken on a new and uglier tone since the 20-year Democratic congressman was elected mayor of San Diego in November. He’s
Read MoreLeg analyses understate fiscal costs of gun control bills
June 18, 2013 By John Hrabe From social issues to business regulations, Sacramento is considered a national leader in progressive politics. “Conservative” might be the last adjective used to describe the California Legislature — except when it comes to estimating
Read MoreCA schools flunking Obamacare preparation
June 17, 2013 By Evelyn B. Stacey The implementation of the Affordable Care Act — Obamacare — isn’t just hitting private businesses. Governments also must comply. Starting January 1, 2014, California school districts with 50 or more full time employees
Read MoreDem supermajority likely to pass pro-union SB 776
June 13, 2013 By Katy Grimes SACRAMENTO — The Democratic supermajority promised to practice restraint when it assumed control of the state Capitol after last year’s November election, effectively marginalizing Republicans. But at a June 5 SEIU rally here I
Read MoreCorbett bill would end independent union audits
June 12, 2013 By Katy Grimes A bill written and sponsored by the union labor group State Building and Construction Trades Council of California, appears to be an effort to eliminate from monitoring and enforcing prevailing wage laws through independent compliance
Read More$70K pay for janitors + rate hike should = revolt
June 6, 2013 By Chris Reed Last year, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power imposed an 11 percent rate hike — which it called a “rate change” — on its power customers, while water customers saw rates go
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Michael Hiltzik ❤ Big Brother IRS
May 30, 2013 By John Seiler I often have criticized Los Angeles Times columnist Michael Hiltzik for almost always favoring more government — more taxes, more spending, more controls. But I have to commend him for his recent column, “Showing
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