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Could California lead nation in teaching of gay history in schools?
By a 49-to-25 vote, the California Assembly approved a law requiring schools to include the contributions of gay Americans in their curriculum. Gov. Jerry Brown has not said whether he would sign the bill.
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California stops paying its legislators. What happens now?
The decision by a California official to stop paying state legislators until they pass a balanced budget means Democrats are under increasing pressure to act.
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Republicans block Jerry Brown's budget move. What are his options now?
California's governor is unable to persuade GOP lawmakers to OK his plan to solve a looming budget shortfall. Jerry Brown might try an end run, if it's legal, or present an all-cuts budget.
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Schwarzenegger calls for deep California budget cuts
Faced with a $19 billion budget shortfall, Governor Schwarzenegger called for eliminating the state's welfare-to-work program, and he proposed cuts to child care and health services.
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