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Leland Wong: a Question of Fairness and Justice
On August 23, 2006, former Los Angeles City Commissioner Leland Wong entered a plea of “not guilty” to a 20-count indictment of “pay-to-play” allegations as a result of an intense investigation of former Mayor James Hahn’s administration.
After a lengthy media blitz targeting a number of questionable practices, it appears that Wong is the only […] -
Nation, APAs In Sync ‘06
APAs in tune with the nation: According to Newsweek magazine, nationwide statistics showed APA voters leaned democratic, but less so than any other racial minority.
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Post-Election Reflections
Finally, Dems Get the Point: Congressional democrats and one major republican winner in California (our governor) demonstrated that they understand voters are fed up with partisan political agendas that often take priority over solving critical issues.
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Native American Tribes and Intuit Target Chiang
Six Southern California Native American tribal casino owners and software company Intuit have put together millions of dollars to orchestrate a campaign to defeat John Chiang for State Controller.
The six tribes are upset because the democratic leadership of the Assembly did not approve a bill that would increase their gambling operations. So the tribes, through […]
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A Personal Look at Top of Ticket for Nov. Ballot
Governor’s Race
Rumors around the Capitol are that there is only another week left in the window period that big democratic money sources are giving Angelides to turn things around before they fold up their tents. -
Tough Acts to Follow
Serving their last days as Assembly members, Wilma Chan, Judy Chu and Carol Liu have each left a distinctive mark in the State Capitol.
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Year-end Sweeps
Learning the Hard Way: The public’s resounding opposition to Governor Schwarzenegger proposals in last month’s special election validates a point I made in an earlier column. There is a reason why this state is governed by three branches of government, the
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Ballot Outcomes Look to Set the Tone for 2006 Debates
Editor’s Note: Maeley Tom’s profiles of APA legislators wrap up with freshman Van Tran, veteran Leland Yee and newcomer Ted Lieu. This week’s election may leave unfinished business for all of the APA lawmakers. Depending on the results of Propositions 76 and 77,
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Spare Change for APAs, Despite $200 Mil
SHORTCHANGED AGAIN: According to the Secretary of State’s latest report on campaign spending, this year’s special election campaign spending will top $200 million. And yet, I have barely seen any outreach efforts or campaign resources devoted to the second
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Will a Jury-rig Prevent Gerrymandering?
I f you’re like me, your mailbox is starting to fill up with slick campaign brochures. The endless political ads on TV are also starting to get tiring.
So you may be wondering: “Why are we spending millions of dollars -
State Assembly Ups, Downs and What’s in Store
Editor’s Note: With the California Legislature adjourned and taking an election break, Maeley Tom sizes up Asian Pacific American legislators’ accomplishments, disappointments and goals for next year.
The legislators and the governor will likely keep an eye on the outcome of -
State Assembly Ups, Downs and What’s in Store
Editor’s Note: With the California Legislature adjourned and taking an election break, Maeley Tom sizes up Asian Pacific American legislators’ accomplishments, disappointments and goals for next year.
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