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Democrat challenges Rohrabacher's incumbency
Ron Varasteh will pull an all-nighter to uphold his political beliefs, even with a tent over his head. The Democratic candidate for the 48th Congressional District, who will face longtime incumbent Dana Rohrabacher in November, has already played a...
Tags: Illegal Immigrants, MoveOn, Philosophy, Religion and Belief, Political Fundraising
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Riding the elephant, sometimes
He is the only incumbent running in a crowded field of 12 candidates on the Huntington Beach City Council ticket, and while he likes to please the Orange County GOP, Councilman Devin Dwyer says he votes for city first and party second. "I like to...
Tags: Allan R. Mansoor, Local Elections, Jerry Brown, House Building, Dana Rohrabacher
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City Lights: Time to leave the 'colors' out of voting
There's a hilarious song by the Orange County folk singer Michael Ubaldini called "World Peace in 10 Easy Lessons," in which the narrator journeys from one potential guru to another in hopes of discovering the secret to a strife-free world. At one...Tags: Guantanamo Bay Detention Camp, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Dennis J. Kucinich, Voting, Personal Weapon Control
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Mansoor, Rush take most votes in 74th District race
Spoiling Newport Beach City Councilwoman Leslie Daigle's bid for the state Assembly, Democratic candidate Bob Rush looks poised to advance to the November general election. Rush and Assemblyman Allan Mansoor (R-Costa Mesa) won the most votes in the...Tags: Allan R. Mansoor, Voting, Orange County Register, Parties and Movements, Elections
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Mailbag: 'Phobia' of Muslims not dominant
I enjoyed reading Mona Shadia's article "Tangled in the layers of a hijab" (Unveiled: A Muslim Girl in O.C., Dec. 8), but I am afraid that the term "Islamophobia," used in the editorial note for that article, may mislead readers into wrongly believing...Tags: Judaism, Interreligious Dialogue, Islam, Religion and Belief, Candy Canes
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Firefighters association endorses Bob Rush
The Orange County Professional Firefighters Assn. has endorsed Democrat Bob Rush in the 74th Assembly District race, Rush said in a phone interview Monday. The organization represents about 900 firefighters, including those in Irvine and Laguna Beach,...Tags: Allan R. Mansoor, Republican Party
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Community Commentary: Anti-business bills will hurt California
What a difference a decade has made for the once thriving California marketplace. Just 10 short years ago, California was the destination for aspiring entrepreneurs and staple industry names. But misguided politics and burdensome regulations have...Tags: Hewlett-Packard Co., Employees, Economy, Business and Finance, Labor Markets, Google Inc.
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Community Commentary: Obama's jobs bill deserves a layoff
This is in response to the distortions about President Obama's jobs bill as portrayed in the Independent's Mailbag from a couple in Sunset Beach ("Obama's jobs bill needs support," Oct. 20). I'm sure the couple had good intentions, but they need to do...Tags: Economy, Business and Finance, Human Interest, Republican Party, Barack Obama, Petroleum Industry
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Community Commentary: UCs need to accept more in-state students
The University of California and California State University systems are a source of pride for Californians. They are the best public higher education systems in the world and, even with recent tuition hikes, remain one of the best education bargains...Tags: University of California, Berkeley, Los Angeles Times, Teaching and Learning, Cambridge (Middlesex, Massachusetts), Students
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Protestors demonstrate outside Rohrabacher's office
As the intense debate about lifting the debt ceiling continued to paralyze Washington, about three dozen people protested Tuesday afternoon outside the office of Rep. Dana Rohrabacher (R-Costa Mesa) in downtown Huntington Beach. The picketers, many of...Tags: Republican Party, John Boehner, Harry Reid, Barack Obama, Social Security
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Mailbag: Keep holidays safe in H.B.
As the holiday season approaches, it brings many festive occasions with friends and family. However, it also brings increased risks of being injured or killed in alcohol-related accidents on our roadways. Just a reminder: A DUI conviction can cost...Tags: Holidays, Economy, Business and Finance, Pharmaceuticals, Car Safety Tips and Advice, Recreational and Sporting Goods Industry
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Natural Perspectives: Dire consequences if we don't curb emissions
Britain's Guardian newspaper reported recently that the construction of many new fossil fuel-burning power plants may prevent the world from keeping global temperature increases at a safe level. A manageable temperature rise is thought by many scientists...Tags: The Weather Channel (tv network), Environmental Issues, Conservation, England, International Energy
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