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The city wants the Chevron refinery to pay more, but many residents are on the company's side. "This is a Chevron town," says a note placed on one official's windshield.
British police arrested four journalists and a police officer and searched the offices of Rupert Murdoch's News International company today as part of their inquiry.
Even if a GOP-backed proposal to scrap the new plan qualifies for the Nov. ballot, the map produced by a citizens commission is "clearly the most appropriate" for the election, the court says.
Brown pledges to cut spiraling costs, but key parts of his plan apply mainly to future hires. Activists want quicker tightening of rules.

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