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Purchase of Building For County Archives Program a “Positive Outcome”

May 19, 2010 0

On April 20, 2010 the Orange County Board of Supervisors directed the CEO to review the acquisition of a building at 433 W. Civic Center Drive for use by the Clerk-Recorder for the County Archives program. Supervisor Moorlach was concerned that all relevant information was not provided to the Board before it approved the purchase.

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What’s What on the California Propositions on June 8

May 19, 2010 1

The elections on June 8 will feature several ballot measures as well as the party primaries for U.S. Senate, the House of Representatives, and State constitutional and legislative offices. What follows is a rundown of the propositions.

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Arkansas Senator Lincoln Forced Into Run Off

May 18, 2010 0

Unable to garner over 50 percent of the vote in Tuesday’s primary contest, Democrat Sen. Blanche Lincoln will advance to a June 8 runoff election against a challenger backed by progressive groups angry over the Arkansas lawmaker’s Senate record.

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Sestak Takes Down Specter in PA

May 18, 2010 0

U.S. Sen. Arlen Specter on Tuesday was defeated in a Democratic primary in his bid for a sixth term after taking the risky step of switching from the GOP. Voters picked U.S. Rep. Joe Sestak as the party’s nominee and rejected the 80-year-old Specter in his first Democratic campaign.

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New Video from Melissa Fox for Assembly

May 18, 2010 1

Last week, Governor Schwarzenegger announced a revised budget that included even deeper cuts to our elementary schools, our universities and community colleges, and health care for seniors. These cuts will be devastating to our community and obstruct our local economic recovery.

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California Teachers Association Endorses Phu Nguyen for 68th State Assembly

May 18, 2010 0

Chris Francis, President of Garden Grove Educators Association stated, “I am extremely happy that CTA has chosen to endorse Phu Nguyen as a candidate for the 68th District State Assembly seat. Phu has a strong vision for California that will serve this state well. He realizes that we need to create jobs here in California to help us recover from this economic downturn. Furthermore, he knows we need a dedicated, educated workforce to fill these jobs.

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More Galloway Mail

May 18, 2010 3

Two more mail drops for Lorri Galloway in the 4th Supervisor’s race. The first is from the Orange County Labor Federation and continues with the theme of Jobs! Jobs! Jobs!

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Why Doesn’t Steven Choi Tout His Military Experience?

May 17, 2010 10

We paid a visit to Choi’s website and did email the Councilman’s fundraiser asking about his service in the South Korean military. There’s no mention of Choi’s military background on his website. Frankly, I find it odd for a Republican not to mention any military service. Look at Chuck DeVore’s mulitple references to his own miliary experience. Dana Roharbacher evaded the draft but is as hawkish as can be. Vice President Cheney is famous for having other priorities during Vietnam.

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Hugh Nguyen: Collecting Full County Pension & Medical To Run His Sandwich Shop

May 17, 2010 12

To great fanfare in his department, Hugh Nguyen graciously volunteered to take an additional 24 hours off each pay period through the end of the fiscal year. He currently works 24 hours per week as a manager collecting the full value of his pension and medical benefits as though he were working full time. For the record, Nguyen has arranged to work Tuesdays through Thursdays every week.