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Credit rating
According to the Associated Press, "The United States has lost its coveted top AAA credit rating. Credit rating agency Standard & Poor's on Friday downgraded the nation's rati... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Dismayed, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on Aug 5, 2011 at 7:50 pm

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Protest rally at LLNL tomorrow
There will be a major protest rally to commemorate the anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing of Hiroshima, Japan, from 6-9 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 6, starting at at William Payn... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Aug 5, 2011 at 9:24 am
There have been 39 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 9, 2011 at 10:34 pm.

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America's Economy in Accelerated Death Spiral Thanks to Obama- and McNerney-nomics...
Dow now down over 500 at this point. Obama is cheering over this. Yet he states that he has a long way to go to completely change this country. There are still some p... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by WeNeedReagan, a resident of the Amador Estates neighborhood, on Aug 4, 2011 at 1:25 pm
There have been 14 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 11, 2011 at 9:20 pm.

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Transportation commission, other government units to leave Alameda County for San Francisco
In a blow to Oakland, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission voted 12-2 at a marathon meeting this week in favor of relocating a major regional government center in San Fr... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Aug 4, 2011 at 8:42 am
There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 4, 2011 at 9:52 am.

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JOB TALK .. too little, too late,.. OK if it works
Inauguration day is always January 20. Obama was sworn in in 2009. Finally, for debt ceiling, political distraction, Obama 'started talking' about jobs last week ! He's only 2... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Mainstream middle-class jobless, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on Aug 2, 2011 at 4:08 pm
There have been 24 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 4, 2011 at 10:16 am.

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The Soaring Public (employee) Health Tab
From the WSJ Government pension liabilities have been in the news, but an even more urgent problem is the skyrocketing cost of health benefits. That's the gist of a new stu... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Soaring Public Employee Medical Costs, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on Aug 2, 2011 at 1:26 pm
There have been 11 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 3, 2011 at 8:23 am.

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Shame on the unions
This is getting pathetic. I sure hope it doesn't portend things to come: Web Link ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Sigh, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on Aug 1, 2011 at 11:25 am
There have been 12 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 2, 2011 at 1:48 pm.

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When a cut is not a cut
Regarding the debt ceiling soap opera, shame on us all for letting our elected officials pull something over like this on us. We certainly do the get government we deserve wh... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Independent, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on Aug 1, 2011 at 10:17 am
There have been 36 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 4, 2011 at 4:00 pm.

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Who Is Responsible for the Deficit? The Answer Is....
I'm taking a break from my polo playing at my palatial summer estate* (staffed by non-union workers, of course) to post this: Web Link... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Yet Another Teacher, a member of the Hart Middle School community, on Jul 30, 2011 at 3:50 am
There have been 14 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 2, 2011 at 10:06 am.

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Pelosi: "We've got to pass (Obamacare) to see what's in it." Well...
More layoffs to Americans and more jobs to China is one of the many negative outcomes of Obamacare. We now see yet another US corporation laying off people as a result of O... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by NoBama, a resident of the Amador Estates neighborhood, on Jul 29, 2011 at 11:52 am
There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 1, 2011 at 1:19 pm.

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Lakoff: How to Rescue the American Dream
"There is a distinction between government as the administration of what we, as a public, provide each other, as opposed to government control. The Right wants to focus only u... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Grace, a member of the Donlon Elementary School community, on Jul 29, 2011 at 10:43 am
There have been 5 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 1, 2011 at 9:43 am.

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Police Report
July 13 Read the full story here Web Link posted Friday, July 22, 2011, 12:00 AM READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Jul 26, 2011 at 1:48 pm

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Gay 'barbarians' descend on Marcus and Michele Bachmann's clinic
If I remember correctly there was a thread concerning California becomes 1st state to require teaching of gay history. The contentions were brisk, but one side of the argument... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by kyle, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on Jul 22, 2011 at 12:39 am
There have been 6 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 23, 2011 at 6:28 am.

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The Unfair Focus on Bachmann Headaches
I would like to think I'm a rationale human being. I look at the news and get upset just like everyone else. Unfortunately, I don't fall on either side as easily as many peopl... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Holden , a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on Jul 20, 2011 at 4:59 pm
There have been 25 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 26, 2011 at 10:53 am.

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Socialist McNerney Votes to Further Bankrupt America...(Votes Against 'Cut, Cap & Balance')
Not surprisingly, the Obama & McNerney & Co. continue their WAR against America. Our (mis-)Representative -- Jerry McNerney -- votes against reducing our massive debt and ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Chris, a resident of the Amador Estates neighborhood, on Jul 20, 2011 at 6:38 am
There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 20, 2011 at 8:38 pm.

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San Francisco starts shuttering courtrooms because of lack of money
In what looks to be the wave of the future San Francisco starts to shutter courtrooms and lay off employees because of lack of funds. San Francisco promises further layoffs i... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Boner, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on Jul 18, 2011 at 3:31 pm
There have been 14 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 22, 2011 at 12:57 pm.

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Why are people saying that a balanced Federal Budget won't work?
I think the proposal to have balanced budget on a Federal level is a great idea - we wouldn't be in the mess we're in if we had to do this all along. Right now Congress expec... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by two cents, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on Jul 16, 2011 at 5:43 pm
There have been 110 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 24, 2011 at 8:27 am.

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Mr. McNerney, We're Watching Your Vote on "Cut, Cap & Balance" this coming Tuesday
Mr. McNerney, are you at all serious about improving America's economy, and reducing our enormous debt? We will be watching how you vote next Tuesday on the "Cut, Cap and... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by ConservatismWorks, a resident of the Amador Estates neighborhood, on Jul 16, 2011 at 7:50 am
There have been 5 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 19, 2011 at 11:19 am.

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Conservative Principles in Action: Indiana Now $1.2 Billion in the Black
Will democrats EVER "get it???" (Hey Calif...will you ever learn?) Web Link... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by ConservatismWorks, a resident of the Amador Estates neighborhood, on Jul 15, 2011 at 7:04 am
There have been 19 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 18, 2011 at 12:18 pm.

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Is this true?
My husband and I just relocated to Pleasanton from Cincinnati Ohio. One of our neighbors here is a retired Livermore teacher and she was telling us that her pension is higher... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Deanna, a resident of the Bonde Ranch neighborhood, on Jul 14, 2011 at 11:00 am
There have been 7 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 14, 2011 at 9:18 pm.

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Graph for the Day
"I cannot guarantee that those [Social Security] checks go out on August 3rd if we haven't resolved this issue. Because there may simply not be the money in the coffers to do ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Becky, a resident of the Amador Estates neighborhood, on Jul 14, 2011 at 6:17 am

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Candlelight vigil tonight in front of the museum
Pleasantonians 4 Peace will host a candlelight Vigil tonight at 7 p.m., Wednesday, July 13, in front of the Museum On Main, 603 Main St. They will reflect on the human and mon... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Jul 13, 2011 at 9:38 am
There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Jul 13, 2011 at 9:38 am.

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Cal State raises fees 12%, hikes one new president's salary by $100,000
California State University trustees approved a 12% tuition hike Tuesday that will take effect at Cal State East Bay and other CSU campuses this fall. Read the full story h... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Jul 13, 2011 at 8:52 am
There have been 14 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 15, 2011 at 3:15 pm.

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Its the economy stupid!!!!!
The great depression of 2010 continues to spin out of control with no end in sight. Lower taxes and spur some job growth!!!!! Web Link-... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by David, a resident of the Del Prado neighborhood, on Jul 8, 2011 at 6:32 am
There have been 55 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 11, 2011 at 1:57 pm.

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The Promises That Cannot Be Kept
I know we are all hoping that the economy truly turns around and things get better. But even if it does, we as a society are faced with an enormous title wave of obligations ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Time to get serious, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on Jul 6, 2011 at 9:06 am
There have been 27 comments on this topic, the most recent on Jul 9, 2011 at 8:31 am.

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