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  • A corporate tax break Democrats adore

    08/16/2011 6:13:54 AM PDT · by artichokegrower · 5 replies
    sacbee.com ^ | August 16, 2011 | Dan Walters
    Democratic politicians and liberal groups, including unions, often rail against corporate tax loopholes as unjustified raids on the public treasury – as they should. Loopholes are particularly troublesome during periods, such as this one, when state and local budgets are leaking red ink and basic public services are being slashed. But one multimillion-dollar loophole draws vocal support from those who usually oppose corporate tax breaks – one that happens to benefit a heavily unionized industry whose top executives are overwhelmingly Democrats and contribute lavishly to the party's candidates and causes. That would be Southern California's movie and television production community....
  • California Assembly passes bill to let undocumented students apply for college scholarships

    05/06/2011 6:46:16 PM PDT · by artichokegrower · 23 replies · 1+ views
    KPCC ^ | May 5, 2011 | Julie Small
    California’s State Assembly on Thursday approved legislation to let undocumented students apply for college scholarships. But only Democrats voted for the bill. Assembly Republicans say it makes no sense to offer financial aid to students who have no legal right to live and work in California. Under the California Dream Act, only students who’ve attended a California high school for at least three years may apply for college scholarships — but only for those that private donors underwrite. Assemblyman Gil Cedillo of Los Angeles said these students deserve at least that much. “These young men and women were brought here...