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At 65, Smokey Bear is still fighting fires
He's a war hero who became a media mogul, celebrity pitchman, pop icon and philanthropist. He's so famous he was given his own ZIP Code, 20252, to handle the fan mail. He is 65 years old but has no intention of retiring. In fact, he looks fitter than...Tags: Natural Resources, FBI, Natural Disasters, Advertising, Bell (Los Angeles, California)
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Los Angeles City Hall becomes tech giants' battlefield
As Google and Microsoft battle for dominance in technology, a skirmish in Los Angeles City Hall is offering a rare public glimpse into a rivalry that could help determine the fortunes of both companies -- and, quite possibly, how workers in the future...Tags: Computer Sciences Corporation, Justice System, Politics, Crime, Law and Justice, Public Officials
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401(k) plans for everyone?
Today's topic: Even after a potential reform, can any public-employee pension stay solvent when the number of retirees is growing? Are 401(k)-style plans inevitable for all state employees?
The 401(k) disaster Point: Scott Adams
Our country is facing...Tags: Government, Politics, Wages and Pensions, Retirement, Companies and Corporations
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Spending member dues on political campaigns
Today's topic: Should the unions that represent employees paid with taxpayer dollars face tighter restrictions on political contributions, similar to what Proposition 75 supporters tried but failed to do in 2005? What about Proposition 75 did California...Tags: Government, Local Government, Politics, American International Group, Political Campaigns
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Do unions have too much influence in Sacramento?
Today's topic: Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has said part of the problem with fixing the state budget is balancing the interests of unions with those of the people, with uncompromising Democrats putting labor interests ahead of the people's. Is he correct?...Tags: Local Government, Politics, Local Elections, Democratic Party, Unions
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Ending the employees vs. services battle
Today's topic: Is there another way to save money on public services besides cutting workers' pay or reducing availability?
Let the private sector provide some services Point: Jon Coupal
Can we provide government services more economically to taxpayers?...Tags: Politics, Crime, Law and Justice, Prisons, Unions, Employees
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Why did Schwarzenegger bail on pension reform?
Today's topic: Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger had said he would sign a budget only if legislators reformed the state's pension system. The budget he signed last month, however, didn't include this overhaul. What happened?
The sacrifices made by public...Tags: Laws, Politics, Financial Planning, Local Elections, Collective Contract
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L.A. city attorney questions proposed cuts to his staff
L.A. NOWAs Los Angeles city officials weigh the possibility of 1,000 layoffs to close a nearly $200-million budget gap, one of the more eye-popping proposals put forward on a preliminary list this week was the elimination of 100 positions from the...... -
Their Florida town hall: What Obama-Biden said and said and said and ...
Top of the TicketThe nation's top two Democrats say their top agenda item... -
Will Angelenos soon be trimming city trees? Budget cuts could bring big changes
L.A. NOWThe Los Angeles City Council could vote this week on whether to proceed with the elimination of 1,000 positions to address this yearâs $208-million deficit and the cityâs dwindling reserve fund. But the city's top budget analyst, Miguel Santana, is...... -
L.A. city layoff proposal advances but fails to win committee support
L.A. NOWA plan to close Los Angelesâ budget gap by eliminating at least 1,000 positions in Los Angeles city government is headed to the full City Council for consideration Wednesday, but it failed to win majority support from members of the...... -
L.A. budget analyst's report shows council's off-budget accounts
L.A. NOWAs the Los Angeles City Council debated how to close a budget shortfall that is expected to grow to nearly $484 million next fiscal year, the cityâs top budget analyst for the first time identified more than $30 million in......
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