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Public Employee Pension and Retiree Health Costs in California
The Legislative Analyst's Office has a presentation I think everyone should look at: Web Link
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on Nov 19, 2009 at 3:11 pm by Rudy, a resident of the Apperson Ridge neighborhood |
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How Industry Affects Legislation
"To understand how the pharmaceutical industry is helping to shape the nation’s health care policies, it helps to understand how the industry’s interests prevailed when Part D... |
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on Oct 28, 2009 at 9:12 am by Stacey, a resident of the Amberwood/Wood Meadows neighborhood |
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What is Reality?
In the two films, Network (1974) by Sidney Lumet and Tanner '88 (1988) by Roger Altman, the question, "What is reality?" is raised. Reality, in these two films, is convolute... |
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on Oct 15, 2009 at 9:31 am by Stay Cool, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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Rowdy protesters overrun health care meetings
From: Web Link
"More than 500 people packed a Napa town hall hosted this week by Rep. Mike Thompson,... |
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on Aug 6, 2009 at 4:22 pm by Cholo, a resident of Livermore |
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Are you underinsured?
Web Link
"Think your insurance has you covered? Just wait till you n... |
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on Jul 30, 2009 at 9:26 am by Stacey, a resident of the Amberwood/Wood Meadows neighborhood |
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The Crack Cocaine of Democracy
Web Link
Those familiar with my past writing here already understand my attitude towards California's initiative ... |
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on Jul 17, 2009 at 4:03 pm by pete, a resident of the Bonde Ranch neighborhood |
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This Website Has Been Taken Over
Just an observation... This website used to be primarily about local issues. When Bush was in office, there was hardly any discussion about national politics here. Ever sin... |
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on Jun 20, 2009 at 3:21 pm by sheerluck_holmes, a resident of the Jensen Tract neighborhood |
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Yes or No on Measure G and Prop 1A?
I'm just wondering how many of those who are planning to vote yes on Measure G are also voting yes on 1A and visa versa?
To me the arguments for and against Measure G seem ... |
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on May 28, 2009 at 4:09 pm by Leigh, a resident of the Jensen Tract neighborhood |
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Unfunded Retiree Medical Benefit Liabilities
Ah, the local columnists are starting to have the discussion about unfunded medical benefit liabilities for retirees.
Web Link
"A... |
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on May 20, 2009 at 7:27 pm by frank, a resident of the Pleasanton Heights neighborhood |
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California's High Taxes
While Sandy seems busy reposting apparent Letters to the Editor regarding Measure G, here's some opinions that may put things into perspective:
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on May 12, 2009 at 9:16 am by Pete, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood |
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Prop 1B and "What's the baseline?"
For those confused by Prop 1B (I know I was), here's the deal.
Prop 98 guarantees that roughly 40% of CA's budget goes to education. Because of CA's economic woes, there's... |
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on May 9, 2009 at 6:14 am by Cosmic-Charlie, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood |
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Stripping the Rights of Citizens
Interesting news. I brought this issue up when the local news about Andreas San Diego being moved to FBI's most wanted list came up and how he'll have his rights stripped if ... |
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on May 7, 2009 at 5:58 pm by fyi, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood |
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Election Exemplary Of Initiative Process Faults
Frequent readers here may be familiar with my negative opinions about direct democracy. Most of my concern with it is in regards to the abuse that can lead to tyranny of the ... |
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on Nov 20, 2008 at 10:44 am by Stacey, a resident of the Amberwood/Wood Meadows neighborhood |
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Voter Fraud
I guess I'm just being naive... Why can't we just have a jar of ink at the voting booth that people have to stick a thumb in when they vote to ensure they vote only once? No... |
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on Oct 24, 2008 at 3:04 pm by Cholo, a resident of Livermore |
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The Economy
Just a thought... Perhaps what would restore confidence in the markets would be for Congress is pass legislation introducing more regulation. Apparently no one cares about t... |
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on Oct 11, 2008 at 1:22 pm by Stacey, a resident of the Amberwood/Wood Meadows neighborhood |
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Sarah Palin Email
Looks like Hosterman and Brozosky aren't the only public officials who get in trouble with their email.
Web Link
"Palin routinely... |
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on Sep 18, 2008 at 8:11 pm by frank, a resident of the Pleasanton Heights neighborhood |
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Cholo is in the News!
Check this out. Our very own Cholo!
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on Aug 10, 2008 at 11:50 am by Cholo, a resident of Livermore |
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Alternative to Oak Grove Referendum, Hillside Initiative, Council Initiative, and Petty Politics
Buy the land from the Lins!
I've mentioned this here months ago in another thread. I found an example of a group trying to do just that elsewhere in California...
Group... |
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on Jul 27, 2008 at 12:53 pm by Stacey, a resident of the Amberwood/Wood Meadows neighborhood |
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Water Conservation
Summer is coming and today is going to be hot. Time to start thinking once again about water conservation, especially since EBMUD has just voted to begin water rationing (htt... |
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on May 24, 2008 at 12:21 pm by Jeb Bing, editor of the Pleasanton Weekly |
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Tejon Ranch and Oak Grove
Web Link
Anyone else notice the similarities between this and Oak Grove? |
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on May 15, 2008 at 4:24 pm by westsider, a resident of the Highland Oaks neighborhood |
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The Lesson of Half Moon Bay
Don't know if any of you have been following the story, but here's a new article regarding what is happening over in Half Moon Bay. Web Link... |
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on Dec 19, 2007 at 10:29 pm by Stacey, a resident of the Amberwood/Wood Meadows neighborhood |
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Tauscher's Feel-good Stage 2 Aircraft Ban
I'd just like to write to all of those folks who think Tauscher is doing great for her move against stage 2 aircraft as if she is listening to citizen concerns more than the L... |
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on Jul 20, 2007 at 4:55 pm by Frank, a resident of the Pleasanton Heights neighborhood |
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GOP OPPOSES MEDICAL FUNDING FOR 9/11 VICTIMS
Web Link
by Steve Benen
GOP OPPOSES MEDICAL FUNDING FOR 9/11 VICTIMS.... I was under the impression that... |
Stay Classy Republicans |
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on Jul 30, 2010 at 2:24 pm by Stacey, a resident of the Amberwood/Wood Meadows neighborhood |
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An Analysis of Past and Current Administrations
This post is in response to '!'s request for an explanation regarding a statement I made in another thread: "By the time he (Bush) left, the country was in shambles in many a... |
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on Dec 25, 2009 at 4:49 am by vesyolkina, a resident of the Ridgeview Commons neighborhood |
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Terrible Tragedy at Fort Hood, TX.
A devastating tragedy has occured at Fort Hood, TX. Please keep our military personnel and their families in your thoughts.
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on Nov 8, 2009 at 1:34 am by Jerry, a resident of the Oak Hill neighborhood |
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