Schwarzenegger Sued Over Line-Item Vetoes
Aug 10, 2009 No Comments ›› Bruce LittleToday, attorneys for Senate President pro Tem Darrell Steinberg filed this complaint on the Pro Tem's behalf against Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger in San Francisco Superior Court. The first line of the complaint says it all: "This case is about separation of powers." The filing outlines how exactly the Governor overstepped his constitutional authority in making almost ...
Continue ReadingDirty Money: Will Rep. Elton Gallegly Give It Back?
Aug 10, 2009 No Comments ›› Bruce LittleRep. Elton Gallegly (R-Ca.) has received $7,000 in dirty political contributions from the PMA Group (PAC). PMA Group (Paul Magliocchetti and Associates) was a defense lobbying group that is now the focus of multiple federal investigations concerning allegations of influence peddling and other corrupt activities, mostly associated with earmarks. Just a year ago, PMA was among ...
Continue ReadingCLU Political Science Chair to Speak at the Democratic Club of Camarillo
Jul 30, 2009 No Comments ›› Bruce LittleThe August 6th meeting of the Democratic Club of Camarillo will feature Gregory K. Freeland, Ph.D., Chair of the Dept. of Political Science and Director of the Center for Equality and Justice at California Lutheran University. Dr. Freeland will speak about his current work concerning Ventura County redistricting and citizen participation. Socializing will begin at 6:15 ...
Continue ReadingCLU Political Science Chair to Speak at the Democratic Club of Camarillo
Jul 30, 2009 No Comments ›› Bruce LittleThe August 6th meeting of the Democratic Club of Camarillo will feature Gregory K. Freeland, Ph.D., Chair of the Dept. of Political Science and Director of the Center for Equality and Justice at California Lutheran University. Dr. Freeland will speak about his current work concerning Ventura County redistricting and citizen participation. Socializing will begin at 6:15 ...
Continue ReadingDemocratic Club of the Conejo Valley General Meeting – Wednesday, February 11 at 6:30 PM
Feb 9, 2009 No Comments ›› DCCVThe Democratic Club of the Conejo Valley Wednesday, February 11th meeting is at the Newbury Park Library, starting at 6:30 PM. Our guest speaker is Professor of Communication, Beverly Merrill Kelley, Ph.D. Dr. Kelley teaches mass, interpersonal and campaign communication as well as politics in cinema. She founded the Communication Department at CLU in 1980. Dr. ...
Continue ReadingTo Be or Not To Be—A Volunteer, That Is
Feb 7, 2009 No Comments ›› DCCVBy: Shoshana Brower The dictionary defines “to volunteer” in a variety of ways. For me, it means working on an activity or for an organization without compensation, often driven by personal passion. I might start off thinking that I want to help others and in the end I frequently feel like I received more from the ...
Continue ReadingThursday Education Protest at State Senator Tony Strickland’s Office: Republicans Need to Stop Blocking the Budget
Feb 4, 2009 No Comments ›› KK01The Conejo Teachers' Union, Conejo PTA Council and the Ventura County Democratic Party will protest massive cuts to education funding this Thursday. Please show up with signs AND forward this message to anyone who does not want the Republicans to cut the education budget. When: Thursday, February 5, 2009, 4:00 PM Where: Senator Tony Strickland's Office Address: 223 ...
Continue Reading41st Assembly District Delegate Election, Saturday, January 10, 2009, Voting: 10 AM to 12 noon, Meeting/Voting 12 noon
Jan 6, 2009 No Comments ›› jkapitzTitle: 41st Assembly District Delegate Election Location: Topanga Community House, 1440 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd, Topanga Date: Saturday, January 10, 2009 Registration Starts: 10:00 AM Meeting Starts: 12:00 noon Fee: $5 per person Link: Pre-register at www.cadem.org Description: All Democrats registered before the close of registration for the Nov 2008 election (October 20) are invited to attend the 41st Assembly District Delegate ...
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