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Robert Reich
Recovery stalling: Why Washington won't act

Why aren't policymakers trying to keep the recovery from stalling? Republicans want to win in 2012. Democrats don't want to undermine confidence.
Schwarzenegger goes to Washington to collect $6.9 billion

California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger is in Washington Wednesday to lobby for $6.9 billion in federal funds. The governor needs the money to help fill an almost $20 million budget hole and stave off cuts to services.
Schwarzenegger presses for more aid from Washington

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and state lawmakers are asking for about $8 billion in aid from Washington to help plug California 's $20 billion-odd budget hole and prevent more spending cuts.
Inner-city L.A. hungers for good grocery stores

A coalition of community, faith-based and environmental groups is trying to draw quality supermarkets to neighborhoods in East and South Central L.A., where residents have little access to fresh fruit and vegetables.
California targets budget-busting tax code

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger is expected to call for a special legislative session to consider a new tax reform plan. But the overhaul faces skepticism.
California crisis a threat to US economic recovery

Economists worry that the budget deficit could hurt the state just as it has begun showing signs of recovery.
California lawmakers wrangle over state budget billions

Requirement for two-thirds vote approval gives minority unusual power. The public is weighing in too.
California budget impasse: not over 'til it's over

Schwarzenegger vows to veto the deal lawmakers approved Tuesday, extending the longest fiscal standoff in state history.
To solve budget woes, California eyes higher taxes on the rich

Democratic legislators would impose a top rate of 11 percent, up from 9.3 percent.
To solve budget woes, California eyes higher taxes on the rich

Democratic legislators would impose a top rate of 11 percent, up from 9.3 percent.