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California's Brown, Senate Democrats Reach Budget Deal

California Governor Edmund G. "Jerry" Brown
California Governor Edmund G. Jerry Brown bypassed Senate Republicans and struck a budget deal with the Democratic majority Tuesday, abandoning sought-after tax extensions in favor of optimistic revenue projections.
US Rep. Lynn. Woolsey to Retire

U.S. Rep. Lynn Woolsey to Retire in 2012

U.S. Rep. Lynn Woolsey, D-Calif., announced Monday that she will not run for an 11th term in 2012, saying she will reach age 75 before the next election and the time has come to move on.
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Law Prohibiting Sale of Violent Video Games to Kids Struck Down

Violent Video Game Ban Author Rebukes Court Decision

California State Senator Leland Yee says the U.S. Supreme Court decision striking down the law he authored calling for a ban of sales of violent video games to minors “put the interests of Corporate America” first.
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Scientists discover 'inflatable shark', 300 new species in the Philippines

The last time ‘inflatable shark’ was in news was when someone tried to present one to former IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn at the Manhattan mansion where he is under house arrest. The security guards turned away the man who brought a toothy blue fish inflated to the size of a small person and attached with helium balloons.
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Nate Dogg, Clarence Clemons paid homage at BET awards 2011

Clarence Clemons, Nate Dogg, M-Bone, Gil-Scott Heron and Teena Marie were paid homage at the BET awards show on June 26. Celebrities reflected and honored the lives of late legendary musicians and remembered their contribution to the music as well as black entertainment.

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