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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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Note from Assemblyman Solorio on the State Budget

June 15, 2010 3

Assemblyman Solorio touts Assembly Budget proposal for its emphasis on jobs and protecting school funding. “The only way to get our economy to truly recover is to immediately address the jobs issue,” said Assemblyman Solorio. “The California Jobs Budget protects and creates jobs, while repaying our obligations to schools and local governments.”

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County Budget Hearings and Shawn Nelson

June 15, 2010 4

“CEO staff briefed Mr. Nelson and a member of his staff on the budget late last week and offered to be available for any follow-up questions they might have,” County Spokesman Howard Sutter said. “He has also been provided with the same budget books and summaries as received by the offices of the four current Board members.”

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Van Tran, a NRCC Contender without the right stuff.

June 14, 2010 4

For a small “g” government Republican Van Tran sure puts an interesting spin on things. He tries to paint Congresswoman Sanchez as an ineffective member of Congress while ignoring his own dismal record of doing absolutely nothing for his Assembly district. Even on his own campaign website Van Tran cannot point to one single accomplishment that he can be credited with for his time in the Assembly.

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Local Groups Plan Conference to challenge Ex-Gay Gathering

June 14, 2010 0

The conference, titled “it’s not a chOiCe – Challenging The Lies of The Ex-Gay Movement,” will be held Saturday, June 19, at Irvine United Congregational Church (IUCC). The program will feature Michael Bussee, a co-founder of Exodus International and now outspoken critic of the organization. In addition to highlighting the damage that ex-gay therapy can do, there will be speakers which present viewpoints of homosexuality from faith, family, and scientific perspectives.

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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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Obama Weekly Address: Fair Pay for Doctors

June 13, 2010 3

With doctors facing deep cuts in their reimbursements from Medicare unless Congress acts to correct long-standing problems, the President calls on Senate Republicans to stop blocking the remedy and pledges to work toward a permanent solution. The cuts would potentially mean widespread trouble for seniors getting needed care.