First Take: The chamber backs down. Money pours in. Legislature passes tax break.

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The California Chamber of Commerce pulled an ad critical of Jerry Brown after Brown and his wife pressured members of the chamber to take the ad down.

For the fourth straight month, state revenue has come in higher than projected.

The Legislature has passed a tax break for people who lose their homes due to foreclosures or short sales.

Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villariagosa has backed off an earlier threat to impose furloughs for city employees.

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