Posted on 09/08/2006 7:49:02 PM PDT by FairOpinion
It's shaping up to be a good day for interest groups representing the business community, as Governor Schwarzenegger vetoes four bills that his news release pegs as "job killing."
The proposals deal with everything from corporate taxes to on-the-job paycheck discrimination for women, to unemployment compensation. More than anything, they are alike in the fact that their opponents include some of the governor's long-time supporters in the business community, most notably the California Chamber of Commerce.
"We must remain vigilant in improving our business climate," said Schwarzenegger in a written statement.
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AB 32?
Sign Or Veto?
Of course not, but that won't matter to people around here.
Arnold was emasculated last year by the special election, but he's still good for one thing: blocking.
Also, however, I wouldn't worry about pimping Arnold around here. Most people around here won't listen, but he'll win easily anyway. I'm guessing it'll be Arnold 54-46.
Doesn't matter. I satill say that Arnold is a girly man. And he would have signed them if it werent so close to election time. Let him win election, and then, after election time, watch him make it up to the Democrats by signing into law bills that are the same or very similar to the ones he vetoed.
CA: Governor Signs Preschool Bill (AB 172 - 1st Step in Expanding Preschool Opps. for Ca. Children)
I'm waiting for more vetos or signature updates for the rest of the Baddest of the bad 20 bills on the Gub's desk.. 3 down and 17 to go.
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