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    May 19, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  1. A long, expensive (and distinctive) race nears the finish line

    A <a href="http://www.latimes.com/news/local/2013mayorsrace/">two-year campaign</a> that has <a href="http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-mayor-money-20130519%2C0%2C6276465.story">drawn record spending</a> will see either the first woman or the first Jew elected as Los Angeles mayor. But despite those milestones, candidates Wendy Greuel and Eric Garcetti sped around the city Sunday trying to avoid another distinction: drawing the lowest turnout for an open mayoral seat in modern history.
    A two-year campaign that has drawn record spending will see either the first woman or the first Jew elected as Los Angeles mayor. But despite those milestones, candidates Wendy Greuel and Eric Garcetti sped around the city Sunday trying to avoid another...

    Tags: Jan Perry, Mark Ridley-Thomas, Politics, Religion and Belief, Polls

    2. May 19, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  2. Garcetti, Greuel fight for African American votes in final hours

    <a href="http://www.latimes.com/news/local/2013mayorsrace/">A two-year-long campaign</a> that has drawn record spending will put either the first woman or the first elected Jewish leader in the Los Angeles mayor&rsquo;s office.
    A two-year-long campaign that has drawn record spending will put either the first woman or the first elected Jewish leader in the Los Angeles mayor’s office. But despite those milestones, candidates Wendy Greuel and Eric Garcetti sped around the...

    Tags: Jan Perry, Mark Ridley-Thomas, Politics, Religion and Belief, Polls

    3. May 18, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  3. Wendy Greuel, Eric Garcetti dash across L.A. to shore up support

    After remarks by Magic Johnson and U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters, <a href="http://graphics.latimes.com/towergraphic-mayoral-candidate-wendy-greuel/">it was Wendy Greuel's turn</a> to remind a few dozen black supporters at a South L.A. rally on Saturday that African Americans could swing the <a href="http://www.latimes.com/news/local/2013mayorsrace/">mayoral election Greuel's way on Tuesday.</a>
    After remarks by Magic Johnson and U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters, it was Wendy Greuel's turn to remind a few dozen black supporters at a South L.A. rally on Saturday that African Americans could swing the mayoral election Greuel's way on Tuesday. "They always...

    Tags: Social Issues, Family Planning, Politics, Medina (Saudi Arabia), Local Elections

    4. May 18, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  4. Greuel casts herself as an underdog; Garcetti shuns overconfidence

    After remarks by Magic Johnson and Rep. Maxine Waters, it was <a href="http://graphics.latimes.com/towergraphic-mayoral-candidate-wendy-greuel/">Wendy Greuel&rsquo;s </a>turn to remind a few dozen black supporters at a South L.A. rally on Saturday that African Americans could swing the mayoral election her way on Tuesday.
    After remarks by Magic Johnson and Rep. Maxine Waters, it was Wendy Greuel’s turn to remind a few dozen black supporters at a South L.A. rally on Saturday that African Americans could swing the mayoral election her way on Tuesday. “They...

    Tags: Eric Garcetti, Social Issues, Family Planning, Planned Parenthood, Los Angeles Lakers

    5. May 17, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  5. Garcetti's lead over Greuel at 7 percentage points in mayoral race

    Eric Garcetti's lead in the Los Angeles mayor's race has narrowed to seven percentage points, but his strength among conservatives has blocked rival Wendy Greuel from securing a San Fernando Valley base that is vital to her chances, according to a new USC Price/Los Angeles Times poll.
    Eric Garcetti's lead in the Los Angeles mayor's race has narrowed to seven percentage points, but his strength among conservatives has blocked rival Wendy Greuel from securing a San Fernando Valley base that is vital to her chances, according to a new USC...

    Tags: Social Issues, Advertising, Dennis P. Zine, Politics, Polls

    6. May 16, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  6. Recognition for a reserved WWII vet

    Like many World War II veterans, he speaks modestly about his service.
    Like many World War II veterans, he speaks modestly about his service. He is quiet and a polite listener, not the kind to draw attention to himself. But a few months ago, as he visited the National WWII Museum in New Orleans, other veterans noticed...

    Tags: U.S. Military, U.S. Army, Harry S. Truman, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Chinese Restaurants

    7. Apr 23, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  7. House chairman bars consumer bureau chief from testifying

    WASHINGTON -- The head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau will deliver his semi-annual report to the Senate Banking Committee on Tuesday morning, but he's not welcome to do the same before a House panel.
    WASHINGTON -- The head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau will deliver his semi-annual report to the Senate Banking Committee on Tuesday morning, but he's not welcome to do the same before a House panel. House Financial Services Committee...

    Tags: U.S. Supreme Court, Consumers, U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Federal Reserve, Politics

    8. Apr 8, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  8. In contest for black support, Greuel wins Maxine Waters' backing

    When Los Angeles mayoral rivals Wendy Greuel and Eric Garcetti started scrambling last month to line up key supporters for the May runoff, Maxine Waters was near the top of the list for both &mdash; well worth any wining, dining or flattery that might be required.
    When Los Angeles mayoral rivals Wendy Greuel and Eric Garcetti started scrambling last month to line up key supporters for the May runoff, Maxine Waters was near the top of the list for both — well worth any wining, dining or flattery that might...

    Tags: Social Issues, Karen Bass, Jan Perry, Mark Ridley-Thomas, Politics

    9. Apr 8, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  9. L.A. Votes: Greuel gets Waters' backing, Garcetti gets union money

    Los Angeles mayoral contender Wendy Greuel has landed <a href="http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-greuel-maxine-waters-endorsement-20130408,0,1162425.story">a coveted endorsement</a> from Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Los Angeles), one of the city's influential leaders among African American voters. Both Greuel and her rival in the May 21 election to replace Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, city Councilman Eric Garcetti, aggressively sought Waters' backing.&nbsp;
    Los Angeles mayoral contender Wendy Greuel has landed a coveted endorsement from Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Los Angeles), one of the city's influential leaders among African American voters. Both Greuel and her rival in the May 21 election to replace Mayor...

    Tags: Eric Garcetti, Mike Feuer, Carmen Trutanich, Political Fundraising, Herb Wesson

    10. Apr 8, 2013 |Column| Los Angeles Times

  10. Newton: Endorsement games

    Over the past few weeks, the race for mayor of Los Angeles has been less a contest of ideas and leadership than it's been an endorsement roulette, with Controller Wendy Greuel and Councilman Eric Garcetti trotting out their latest pledges of support as evidence of their fitness for the city's top job.
    Over the past few weeks, the race for mayor of Los Angeles has been less a contest of ideas and leadership than it's been an endorsement roulette, with Controller Wendy Greuel and Councilman Eric Garcetti trotting out their latest pledges of support as...

    Tags: Jan Perry, Mark Ridley-Thomas, Herb Wesson, Richard Riordan, Jose Huizar

    11. Apr 6, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  11. No excuses for using the term 'wetback'

    After Rep. Don Young (R-Alaska) used "wetbacks" in an interview last week to describe the migrant workers who were once employed on his family's farm in California &mdash; and quickly apologized for uttering the slur &mdash;- The Times published an <a href="http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-wetback-20130401,0,405772.story">article</a> Wednesday rehashing the history of the term and weighing the varying degrees of offense it causes. Although the slur is widely regarded as verboten, according to the story, some aren't offended when other Latinos use the Spanish word for "wetback." Orange County Weekly editor Gustavo Arellano was quoted as saying, "When you want to insult Mexicans, calling them a 'wetback' is so 1950s."
    After Rep. Don Young (R-Alaska) used "wetbacks" in an interview last week to describe the migrant workers who were once employed on his family's farm in California — and quickly apologized for uttering the slur —- The Times published an...

    Tags: Social Issues, Republican Party, Don Young, Politics, Minority Groups

    12. Mar 25, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  12. U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters targets colleague in LAX runway battle

    In a sign of the high stakes and hardening political positions surrounding a major runway relocation project at Los Angeles International Airport, two of the state&rsquo;s most powerful Democrats have come down sharply at odds on the issue.
    In a sign of the high stakes and hardening political positions surrounding a major runway relocation project at Los Angeles International Airport, two of the state’s most powerful Democrats have come down sharply at odds on the issue. U.S. Rep....

    Tags: Federal Aviation Administration, Los Angeles International Airport, Bill Rosendahl, Antonio Villaraigosa, Henry Waxman

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