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Pelosi, California Democrats urge Gov. Brown to sign Trust Act
L.A. NOWAB 1081, known as the Trust Act, passed the state Legislature last month. The California State Sheriffs' Assn. opposes the bill, arguing that it forces sheriffs to put state law above federal law. Los Angeles County Sheriff Lee Baca has said he would defy... -
Stephen Colbert's testimony: Mocking Congress?
Opinion L.A.House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer confirmed Sunday that Democrats can be just as cranky as Republicans when being made fun of on their own turf. According to the New York Daily News: Even some Democrats thought Stephen Colbert's Capital Hill routine was... -
What's in a name? Ask Charles Rangel
Opinion L.A.The House Ethics Committee has recommended that Rep. Charles B. Rangel (D-N.Y.) be "censured" for ethical lapses, including failing to declare rental income from a Dominican villa, improper solicitation of donations on congressional letterhead and... -
Congresswoman calls for investigation of enforcement program that screens for illegal immigrants in jails
L.A. NOWA California congresswoman Friday called for an investigation into the actions of federal immigration officials, saying they lied about whether counties and states had the right to opt out of a controversial nationwide enforcement program that screens for... -
Inspector general asked to investigate alleged misconduct by federal immigration officials
L.A. NOWA California congresswoman Thursday called for an investigation into "misconduct, including possible violations of criminal law,” by federal immigration officials who misled local governments about a sweeping enforcement program that purported to... -
Immigration: Illinois backs out of controversial program intended to deport dangerous immigrants
Opinion L.A.Homeland Security Department officials got some bad news Wednesday when Illinois officials announced they are dropping out of Secure Communities, a controversial program created in 2008 to track and deport dangerous criminals. Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn said... -
Ethics probe so big lawmakers have to take a number -- half the Pentagon spending committee caught in net
Top of the TicketWe already knew that Ways and Means Chairman Charlie Rangel was under investigation for failing to report some of his real estate holdings and rental income, and a few other goodies, on his financial disclosure forms. And that the Ethics...... -
House chafes at Senate 'dithering,' plans 2010 payback
Top of the TicketThe House of Representatives has always been the stepchild. With 435 members, it's hard to remember all the players, let alone invite them all on TV. The Senate, with only 100 members, each with a lot more power, usually basks...... -
Governor chides California's Congress members over federal money
L.A. NOWGov. Arnold Schwarzenegger sharpened his criticism of the federal government in an interview televised this morning, taking aim at Californiaâs congressional representatives for what he said was a failure to advocate for enough funding from Washington.... -
Left out in '08
THE GOVERNOR OF the nation's largest state was reelected in a landslide in November, even though his Republican Party is a minority in California. He works with Democrats in a way that offers the rest of the country a model of much-needed bipartisanship....Tags: Democratic Party, Elections, Constitutional Issues, Local Elections, Crime, Law and Justice
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Passport problems? Call your congressman
Los Angeles Times Staff WriterIf you need help with your passport, do not e-mail your congressional representative's office. Call. This list of California House members (with their district number) was compiled using the contact information on each representative's website. --------...Tags: John Campbell, Walnuts, Rivers, Adam B. Schiff, Tom Lantos
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A lethal limbo for migrants
In May 2007, Victoria Arellano, a 23-year-old transgender immigrant from Mexico, was sent to a detention center in San Pedro after being arrested on a traffic charge. Arellano, who was born a male and had come to the United States illegally as a child,...Tags: Labor Legislation, Prisons, Wars and Interventions, National Security, Crimes
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