Unemployment drops to 8.5 percent in December 2011

January 6, 2012 0

U.S. employment grew solidly last month, continuing a strengthening trend in the nation’s job market seen in the second half of 2011. I can’t wait to see how the GOP presidential candidates will try to spin this as a failure on the part of Democrats and President Obama.

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Julio Perez Racks Up Endorsements from Public Safety Officers

January 5, 2012 3

Saying he is the responsible choice to represent the 69th Assembly District, the State Coalition of Probation Organizations (SCOPO) today announced its backing of Julio Perez for Assembly. The Orange County chapter of SCOPO represents more than 700 sworn peace officers throughout the county that work in local courthouses and jails.

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Claudia’s 4th Term Questions Cost Santa Ana $8,444.73

January 4, 2012 5

Santa Ana spent $8,444.73 on an outside legal opinion on whether Councilwoman Alvarez could run for an additional Council term due to approval of Meadure D in 2007. But even with the invoice it seems that City Attorney Joe Straka has something he wants to hide, in addition to the conclusions of the report.

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Perspectives on Iowa

January 4, 2012 0

The Iowa caucuses are behind us and the real winner from the event is clearly President Obama.  It’s the first contest of this election year […]