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California: Denise Ducheny

Mon, 12/01/2008 - 17:14

Senate Democrats announce new leadership team

By James B. Gerber, PolitickerCA.com Reporter

SACRAMENTO -- State Senate President pro tempore Darrell Steinberg (D-Sacramento) announced his new Democratic leadership team for California's upper legislative house Monday.

"These difficult economic times call for a Legislature that focuses on production and work on behalf of the people," Steinberg said in a statement announcing the appointments. "I am honored to have these dedicated public servants as partners in solving California's greatest challenges."

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Fri, 07/18/2008 - 14:10

Perata says budget won't borrow money

By Ben van der Meer, PolitickerCA.com Senior Reporter

State Sen. Pro Tempore Don Perata (D-Oakland) on Friday blasted a Los Angeles Times story that said state legislative Democrats were considering taking monies from dedicated funds for local governments and transportation in order to balance the state budget.

Democrats have never entertained massive borrowing as a solution to this year's budget problem," stated a press release issued by Perata. "In particular, Democrats have never advocated nor believed in taking money from Propositions 1A, 42 and 10."

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