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Realtors fight tightening loan restrictions
Local Realtors are lobbying lawmakers to battle what might be the next bumps in the road to recovery for the struggling real estate market — proposed changes in federal law that would reduce the size of government-backed loans and raise minimum down...Tags: California, Brad Sherman, John McCain, Burbank (Los Angeles, California), Adam Schiff
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Budget truths
Schaff's Political Lexicon says there is nothing the American people say they want more than a politician who will tell the truth and not simply follow the polls, and there's nothing the American people will punish more swiftly than a politician who...Tags: Public Finance, Government Health Care, Career and Workplace, Medicare, Bill Clinton
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Immigration votes lacking: White House
The Swampby Peter Nicholas and Peter Wallsten White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel said today that there is not enough support in Congress now to pass a comprehensive immigration bill providing a path to citizenship for the nation's illegal immigrants,......Tags: Rahm Emanuel, Illegal Immigrants, Janet Napolitano, John Conyers, Jr., Jeff Sessions
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House chafes at Senate 'dithering,' plans 2010 payback
Top of the TicketThe House of Representatives has always been the stepchild. With 435 members, it's hard to remember all the players, let alone invite them all on TV. The Senate, with only 100 members, each with a lot more power, usually basks...... -
Beyonce to sing at White House dinner
The SwampIt's her Destiny to perform at tonight's dinner: Beyonce at the Grammy Awards in January. (LA Times/Jay Clendenin) by Katherine Skiba And the prize goes to: Beyonce. The Grammy award-winning superstar will perform Wednesday night on the South Lawn......Tags: Richmond (McHenry, Illinois), California, Michelle Obama, John Brennan, Univision (tv network)
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Pelosi wants genocide recognition
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) said last week during a visit to Burbank that she will push for a congressional vote on an Armenian Genocide recognition bill. Pelosi came to the Western Diocese of the Armenian Church in Burbank on Aug. 4 for a...Tags: Adam Schiff, New Jersey, Oregon, Massacres, Crimes
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Healthcare vote: 'What elections are for'
The SwampPosted at 7 am EST, updated at 5:30 pm President Barack Obama closed a bipartisan summit on healthcare today the way he opened it, with a speech about how much the Democrats and Republicans actually agree upon -- or should......Tags: Corporate Crime, Mergers, Acquisitions and Takeovers, Corruption, Prescription Drugs, NPR
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Full texts of healthcare summit opening remarks: Obama, Alexander, Pelosi, Reid (Updated)
Top of the TicketThree Democrats and one Republican speak at the start of the healthcare summit.... -
But wait! There's more! Obama's last-minute healthcare pitch
Top of the TicketText of Obama's plea to House Democrats... -
Passport problems? Call your congressman
Los Angeles Times Staff WriterIf you need help with your passport, do not e-mail your congressional representative's office. Call. This list of California House members (with their district number) was compiled using the contact information on each representative's website. --------...Tags: Bob Filner, California, El Cajon, Huntington Beach, Elton Gallegly
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Villaraigosa denies Denver snub; says he's working hard for Obama
Los Angeles Times Staff WritersFar from center stage, Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa spent the first day of the Democratic National Convention straining to speak over clattering dishes as he addressed a breakfast meeting Monday of the Florida delegation. On the second day,...Tags: Valerie Jarrett, Eric Garcetti, Ken Salazar, Sports, Bill Clinton
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Obama's well-stocked Cabinet
Now that Barack Obama has filled all of the seats at (and near) his Cabinet table, one thing is clear: The candidate who campaigned on a platform of change attaches equal importance to competence.
Seldom has a presidential Cabinet included so many...Tags: U.S. Cabinet, Executive Branch, Chicago Charter Schools, Ken Salazar, Arne Duncan
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