Month: May 2010

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Joint Economic Committee Report Details Unemployment in the Hispanic Community

May 5, 2010 1

“Long term economic recovery will depend on initiatives that create jobs and expand opportunity for all Americans, including Hispanics,” said Rep. Loretta Sanchez. “Latinos are the fastest-growing minority group in the United States and, as such, are a vital part of our workforce. It’s important for Congress to understand the unique economic challenges and opportunities facing this community, particularly as we begin to rebuild our housing and construction sectors.”

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Hoa Van Tran Faces FPPC Fine – We told you this would happen

May 5, 2010 0

Democrat Hoa Van Tran, who unsuccessfully ran for a seat on the Orange County Board of Supervisors in 2008, is facing a $2,000 fine for failing to report $18,012 in campaign expenditures by the filing deadline. The Fair Political Practices Commission will consider the fine against Van Tran and then treasurer Phu Do Nguyen on May 13.

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Nuclear Talks, Mumbai Militant Convicted, and Time Square Bombing Attempt

May 4, 2010 0

Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, President of Iran, criticizes the U.S. nuclear policy while stressing Iran only intends to use uranium for nuclear energy. India’s courts convicted one of militants responsible for the terror attacks in Mumbai. Chief of the Pakistani Taliban claims responsibility for the Time Square bomb but is probably lying.

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Santa Ana Council Meeting Tonight: Express Yourself!

May 3, 2010 5

It is my hope to be at tonight’s meeting to comment on the failures of the Council to follow the intent of the Brown Act in their conduct of the public comment portion of their meetings. I hope to see you there. Feel free to EXPRESS YOURSELF to your elected officials. Just remember to be respectful, not use profanity, and they are going to have to at a minimum hear you out.