Free Thanksgiving Dinners in OC: Tell Us Where They Are
The tough economy still has a number of families hurting this Thanksgiving. And for many, even the modest cost of the traditional Turkey dinner is […]
Month: November 2010
In The News 11-22-10
Here are some of the news stories on the radar screen that you may want to be aware of. Voice of OC Receives California Endowment Grant; Costa Mesa police chief, captain placed on leave; Nelson Pushes Lobby Reform II.
Obama Weekly Address: New START Treaty “Fundamental†to Security
In this week’s address, President Obama called ratifying New START this year “fundamental†to America’s national security. Failure to ratify the treaty this year not only would mean losing our nuclear inspectors in Russia, but also it would undermine the international coalition pressuring Iran, put to risk the transit routes used to equip our troops in Afghanistan, and undo decades of American leadership and bipartisanship on nuclear security.
A Progressive Manifesto by 2076
Our friends at the Scholars and Rogues blog published this fascinating list of progressive goals and ideals that are very achievable by our Nation’s Tricentennial […]
Irvine Safe City Status Remains Unchanged
The OC Register is reporting that Irvine remains one of the safest cities in the county, state and nation in this story posted online. The […]
Rep. Loretta Sanchez Calls For Refused High-Speed Rail Funding To Be Redirected To California
Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez (CA-47) today joined a growing list of California lawmakers who are asking the U.S. Department of Transportation to redirect high-speed rail funding refused by other states to California.
Those Crazy Palins
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=felo1pMXAz8&feature=player_embedded[/youtube] I’m not sure what is the most outraegous thing the Palin family has done this week. Bristol Palin is in the finals of “Dancing […]
Clean Tech Sector Boosts OC’s Economy
The clean/green technology sector is a rising star in Orange County economic engine with new companies expanding here that are creating good high paying jobs. […]
Senate Leader Promises Vote on “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” after Thanksgiving break
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said Wednesday that he will call for a vote after Thanksgiving on legislation that would allow gays to serve openly in the military. His announcement makes good on his pre-election promise to resurrect during the lame-duck session legislation that would repeal the 1993 law known as “don’t ask, don’t tell.”