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Correa Measure Seeks Transparency in Local Government

August 24, 2010 0

“This reform measure provides “easy access” for the public and the press to know first hand what the compensation and employer costs are for those in the public trust, and those entrusted with the finances of their governmental agency,” said State Senator Lou Correa

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Correa’s Bill on Military Education Benefits Awaits Governor’s Signature

August 20, 2010 2

SACRAMENTO, CA—Today, the California State Senate unanimously voted on the passage out of the Legislature of Bill 1075 (SB 1075), authored by Senator Lou Correa(Orange County). This legislative measure requires academic institutions to reasonably accommodate and assist students who are called to active military duty so they can meet any and all coursework requirements missed due to military service.

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Senate Committee Approves Bill in Response to Pension Fund Investment Scandal

June 25, 2010 0

The Senate Public Employment and Retirement Committee approved legislation this week that would require placement agents to register as lobbyists and would end contingency fee arrangements based on winning contracts from California’s public retirement systems. Co-authored by Senator Lou Correa (Santa Ana), Assembly Bill 1743 (AB 1743) would help to ensure that transactions that involve placement agents securing investment assets from the state’s pension funds remain above board.

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Does John Seiler actually think that Senator Lou Correa is a communist?

June 17, 2010 1

John Seiler seems to think that State Senator Lou Correa is a communist. In a post yesterday he wrote “thanks to the profligacy of Lou “North” Correa and others, state and local government pension funds in California are $500 billion in the red.” So exactly what about pensions for public employees is communist? Well nothing, but that doesn’t stop Seiler from trying to make a connection where there is none so that he can use the phrase Lou “North” Correa.

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John Moorlach – The very definition of HUBRIS

June 16, 2010 4

At yesterday’s Orange County budget hearings 2nd District Supervisor John Moorlach just couldn’t seem to get away from his blaming of public employee pensions, particularly the 3% at 50 pension benefit for public safety members, for the budget woes of the county. While this is the same old tune from Mr. Chicken Little, the fact that he has no problem making facts up as he goes along trying to demonstrate his point is the very definition of hubris.

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OCYD Clinton Awards a Success

June 13, 2010 1

On Saturday, the Orange County Young Democrats hosted their annual William Jefferson Clinton Awards Luncheon in Irvine. Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez, Assembly Speaker John A. Pérez, State Senator […]

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Election Night!

June 9, 2010 2

Downtown Santa Ana came alive last night as many of the political campaigns and insiders chose the Artists Village of Santa Ana to host their election night parties. The night was filled with some suprises, good(Steven Choi and Bill Hunt going down) and bad(Shawn Nelson winning).

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Senator Correa Backs Effort to Help Homeless Women & Children

April 27, 2010 1

State Senator Lous Correa, together with Assemblyman Curt Hagman, took part in yesterday’s kick-off of the “Essentials for Young Lives” campaign at State Capitol. The campaign seeks to collect baby items for homeless mothers and their kids.