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    May 17, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  1. Garcetti's lead over Greuel at 7 percentage points in mayoral race

    Eric Garcetti's lead in the Los Angeles mayor's race has narrowed to seven percentage points, but his strength among conservatives has blocked rival Wendy Greuel from securing a San Fernando Valley base that is vital to her chances, according to a new USC Price/Los Angeles Times poll.
    Eric Garcetti's lead in the Los Angeles mayor's race has narrowed to seven percentage points, but his strength among conservatives has blocked rival Wendy Greuel from securing a San Fernando Valley base that is vital to her chances, according to a new USC...

    Tags: Mike Feuer, Social Issues, Antonio Villaraigosa, Advertising, Wendy Greuel

    2. May 17, 2013 |Story| Reuters

  2. House votes for more scrutiny of economic impact of SEC rules

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    WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A divided House of Representatives on Friday passed a Republican-sponsored bill that would force federal securities regulators to conduct more economic analysis before adopting rules for Wall Street. The bill, which is not expected...

    Tags: Laws, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Scott Garrett, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Financial and Business Services

    3. May 16, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  3. Recognition for a reserved WWII vet

    Like many World War II veterans, he speaks modestly about his service. He is quiet and a polite listener, not the kind to draw attention to himself. But a few months ago, as he visited the National WWII Museum in New Orleans, other veterans noticed...

    Tags: U.S. Military, Smithsonian Institution, Harry S. Truman, Discrimination, Armed Forces

    4. Apr 23, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  4. Republicans intensify pressure to limit powers of consumer agency

    WASHINGTON — Republicans have stepped up their pressure to limit the wide-ranging powers of the nation's watchdog over consumers' money matters.
    WASHINGTON — Republicans have stepped up their pressure to limit the wide-ranging powers of the nation's watchdog over consumers' money matters. The head of a key House committee overseeing the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said he would no...

    Tags: Consumers, Federal Reserve, Jeb Hensarling, Richard Cordray, U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

    5. Apr 23, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  5. House chairman bars consumer bureau chief from testifying

    WASHINGTON -- The head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau will deliver his semi-annual report to the Senate Banking Committee on Tuesday morning, but he's not welcome to do the same before a House panel.
    WASHINGTON -- The head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau will deliver his semi-annual report to the Senate Banking Committee on Tuesday morning, but he's not welcome to do the same before a House panel. House Financial Services Committee...

    Tags: Consumers, Federal Reserve, Finance, Financial and Business Services, Republican Party

    6. Apr 22, 2013 |Story| Reuters

  6. U.S. House Republican blocks consumer watchdog from testifying

    Reuters
    WASHINGTON, April 22 (Reuters) - A U.S. Republican lawmaker escalated a partisan fight over the new consumer protection watchdog on Monday, saying the bureau's leader was not welcome to appear before a congressional panel that oversees financial...

    Tags: Consumers, Court Administration, Financial and Business Services, Republican Party, U.S. House of Representatives

    7. Apr 8, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  7. In contest for black support, Greuel wins Maxine Waters' backing

    When Los Angeles mayoral rivals Wendy Greuel and Eric Garcetti started scrambling last month to line up key supporters for the May runoff, Maxine Waters was near the top of the list for both — well worth any wining, dining or flattery that might be required.
    When Los Angeles mayoral rivals Wendy Greuel and Eric Garcetti started scrambling last month to line up key supporters for the May runoff, Maxine Waters was near the top of the list for both — well worth any wining, dining or flattery that might...

    Tags: Magic Johnson, Karen Bass, Social Issues, Jan Perry, Wendy Greuel

    8. Apr 8, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  8. L.A. Votes: Greuel gets Waters' backing, Garcetti gets union money

    Los Angeles mayoral contender Wendy Greuel has landed <a href="http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-greuel-maxine-waters-endorsement-20130408,0,1162425.story">a coveted endorsement</a> from Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Los Angeles), one of the city's influential leaders among African American voters. Both Greuel and her rival in the May 21 election to replace Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, city Councilman Eric Garcetti, aggressively sought Waters' backing.&nbsp;
    Los Angeles mayoral contender Wendy Greuel has landed a coveted endorsement from Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Los Angeles), one of the city's influential leaders among African American voters. Both Greuel and her rival in the May 21 election to replace Mayor...

    Tags: Mike Feuer, Political Fundraising, Herb Wesson, Politics, Local Elections

    9. Apr 8, 2013 |Column| Los Angeles Times

  9. Newton: Endorsement games

    Over the past few weeks, the race for mayor of Los Angeles has been less a contest of ideas and leadership than it's been an endorsement roulette, with Controller Wendy Greuel and Councilman Eric Garcetti trotting out their latest pledges of support as evidence of their fitness for the city's top job.
    Over the past few weeks, the race for mayor of Los Angeles has been less a contest of ideas and leadership than it's been an endorsement roulette, with Controller Wendy Greuel and Councilman Eric Garcetti trotting out their latest pledges of support as...

    Tags: Ed Reyes, Social Issues, Jan Perry, Wendy Greuel, Barack Obama

    10. Apr 8, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  10. Carmen Trutanich lags in endorsements against Mike Feuer

    Los Angeles City Atty. Carmen Trutanich offers an explanation for why his reelection challenger has racked up the lion's share of endorsements as the May 21 runoff approaches: "He's part of the old-boys club; he's a career politician and I'm independent."
    Los Angeles City Atty. Carmen Trutanich offers an explanation for why his reelection challenger has racked up the lion's share of endorsements as the May 21 runoff approaches: "He's part of the old-boys club; he's a career politician and I'm independent."...

    Tags: Business Enterprises, Steve Cooley, Government, Jack Weiss, John Tyler

    11. Apr 6, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  11. No excuses for using the term 'wetback'

    After Rep. Don Young (R-Alaska) used "wetbacks" in an interview last week to describe the migrant workers who were once employed on his family's farm in California &mdash; and quickly apologized for uttering the slur &mdash;- The Times published an <a href="http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-wetback-20130401,0,405772.story">article</a> Wednesday rehashing the history of the term and weighing the varying degrees of offense it causes. Although the slur is widely regarded as verboten, according to the story, some aren't offended when other Latinos use the Spanish word for "wetback." Orange County Weekly editor Gustavo Arellano was quoted as saying, "When you want to insult Mexicans, calling them a 'wetback' is so 1950s."
    After Rep. Don Young (R-Alaska) used "wetbacks" in an interview last week to describe the migrant workers who were once employed on his family's farm in California — and quickly apologized for uttering the slur —- The Times published an...

    Tags: Franklin Park, Minority Groups, Thornton, Social Issues, Don Young

    12. Apr 1, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  12. Eric Garcetti comes out against moving LAX runway

    Los Angeles mayoral candidate Eric Garcetti came out Monday against a plan to move the northernmost runway at Los Angeles International Airport, putting him in line with neighborhood activists near LAX and at odds with one of the city's biggest business groups.
    Los Angeles mayoral candidate Eric Garcetti came out Monday against a plan to move the northernmost runway at Los Angeles International Airport, putting him in line with neighborhood activists near LAX and at odds with one of the city's biggest business...

    Tags: Kevin James, Los Angeles International Airport, NASA, Politics, Eric Garcetti

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