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Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger on Saturday accused Senate Republicans of holding up passage of a new state budget to tie up the Legislature and prevent approval of legislation that would reduce the number of Californians without health insurance. "There are people out there ... (who) want to hang on to the status quo," the Republican governor told a televised health-care forum held in eight cities. "There are politicians in Sacramento who are holding up the budget so they don't have to go into health care reform. "So let your legislators know how you really feel about health care reform, how much...

A federal appeals court based in Virginia might have done Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger a big favor last week when it ruled against a Maryland law that sought to force Wal-Mart -- or any other employer of more than 10,000 people -- to provide health insurance for its workers.

...But it may be a little early for this cliche. Schwarzenegger's plan is ambitious in scope and laudable in its goals, especially in its coverage for all children, including children of illegal immigrants. But the plan has a substantial chunk of devil before you even reach the details. The problem is this: It makes no sense to legally and permanently make Californians' access to healthcare dependent on their employers. Companies hire workers and pay them for their time, talent, muscle and brains. Employers must meet certain standards to do business in the state — complying with workplace safety laws, paying...

Some snippets: Shriver returns to Democratic roots as first lady to GOP governorBETH FOUHY, AP Political Writer Monday, July 26, 2004 (07-26) 17:52 PDT BOSTON (AP) -- As first lady of California, Maria Shriver spends most days traveling the state as an advocate for her husband, GOP governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. But this week, Shriver has returned to her roots as a Kennedy, attending the Democratic National Convention in the city where her family's storied political rise began. Against a backdrop of music, laughter and prayer Monday, the 48-year-old Shriver joined more than 100 other family members at the dedication of...

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McClintock is a great guy! I agree with him and if I could wave my magic wand, I would make him the Gov. of California...no questions asked. Now, back to reality. McClintock is running BEHIND Arnold and should DROP OUT for the good of the Republican party and for California...who cannot take any more liberal Governors! Yes, he could stay in .... and after the election his supporters can say WE SURE SHOWED ARNOLD... as we watch Bustamonte sworn in to office. Headline: STUPID PARTY STRIKES AGAIN When Republicans unite, Republicans WIN. When Republicans are divided, democRATS win. We can...

Sept. 23— Feeling a little let down now that Ben and Jen's wedding is on hold? Don't worry — you're not alone. In fact, a lot of people who would have never made it past security at the reception are fretting over the couple's future — not to mention all those presents that have to be returned. "We as a society are becoming overly preoccupied with celebrities and the fantasy images it evokes," says James Houran, a psychologist with the Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. After surveying more than 600 people, Houran's team of researchers from universities in the...