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Today’s Latin Lesson Describes A Member of the Media Being Assigned to Cover the State Assembly
Infaustus
“Unlucky”    Read more »
Of Flat Sheets and Short-Handled Mops
Hotels and motels would be required to use fitted sheets and long-handled mops under legislation sent to the Assembly by the Senate on a party line 25 to 15 vote.
Supporters say fitted sheets will prevent housekeepers from injuring themselves by lifting heavy mattresses to tuck in sheets. Long-handled mops will prevent cleaning bathrooms on hands and knees.    Read more »
“I Believe in America” — Please Send Money
Dear Friend,
The problem with President Obama and the liberals in Washington is they believe in the GOVERNMENT.
Their answer to every problem facing America is more government, more spending, more borrowing and more taxes.
I recently took the first step in a run for the White House by establishing a presidential exploratory committee.    Read more »
This From a Subscriber: “Installing”
INSTALLING Summer in Northern California… 44% DONE. Install delayed….please wait.Installation failed. Please try again. 404 error: Season not found. Season “Summer” cannot be located in Northern California. The season you are looking for might have been removed, had its name changed, or is temporarily delayed or unavailable.The Marquee of the Canaan Baptist Church, Washington D.C.:
“The Quickest Way to Cut Your Own Throat Is With a Sharp Tongue.”    Read more »
Today’s Latin Lesson Comes From the Lips of Gov. Jerry Brown
“I’m not used to all these encomiums from the Host Committee,” the Democratic governor told the near 1,200 person audience at the 86th annual Host Committee Breakfast in Sacramento after a glowing introduction. The event is sponsored by the California Chamber of Commerce which wasn’t exactly an ally during Brown’s first stint as governor from 1975 to 1982.    Read more »
Service Employees International Union lobbyist Terry Brennand on pensions.    Read more »
Back By Popular Demand — The Two Fundraiser Day (Click Here)
(Editor’s Note: There are three fundraisers scheduled for June 6. Another six on June 7 and seven on June 8. For $2,000 one can attend an Angels versus Yankees game Sunday June 5 at Angels stadium in Anaheim with Assembly Speaker John Perez or wait a week and spend the day at the Magic Kingdom for $1,600 with Assemblyman Curt Hagman, a Chino Hills Republican.)    Read more »
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