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Arnie Wants Gas Prices Investigated (Complete Text of Letter)

http://cbs5.com/
"Chairman Desmond:

High gasoline prices drain from the pockets of working families' money that could be used for food, clothing and health care. Additionally, they erode the competitiveness of California's industries. In California and throughout the rest of the country, $3.00 per gallon gasoline has moved away from a summer season possibility to an everyday reality in most of our major population centers.

What concerns me the most is that there seems to be no relief in sight. Gasoline prices are approaching all time highs, yet we are months away from the summer months. Just last week, the California Energy Commission reported in its Petroleum Watch, that, "On April 10, 2006, the average statewide retail price for regular-grade gasoline rose for the sixth consecutive week to $2.81 a gallon, almost 7 cents more than last week and 37 cents greater than February 27, 2006."

While many economists cite that the theories of supply and demand are at play here, we must not rule out the possibility of market manipulation, price gouging or unfair business practices employed by oil companies. The citizens of California deserve a vigilant watchdog over this market and a full blown analysis to determine to what extent the behavior of big oil companies is driving these record-high prices.

I therefore call on the commission to immediately investigate the prices of gasoline, with particular emphasis on retail gasoline prices and any significant changes in prices charged by the petroleum industry gasoline sold in California and the reasons for those changes. Additionally, you should investigate these issues as they relate to the wholesale market. Should you find instances of market manipulation, price gouging or unfair business practices, I instruct you to report this to me and turn the evidence over to the California Attorney General without hesitation. I also direct you and your commission to conduct a thorough investigation of the profits, both before and after taxes, of the industry as a whole and of major firms within it, including a comparison with other major industry groups and major firms within them as to profits, return on equity and capital, and price-earnings ratio.

While the causes of these record high prices are of great concern to me, I also want to be proactive and seek out solutions, so our citizens can have the comfort that we are taking all necessary actions to ensure they are paying the lowest possible prices for gasoline. Therefore, your investigation should include, but not be limited to, the emerging trends relating to supply, demand, and conservation of petroleum and petroleum products; the nature and extent of efforts of the petroleum industry to expand refinery capacity and to make acquisitions of additional supplies of petroleum and petroleum products, including activities relative to the exploration, development, and extraction of resources within the state.

If you feel there is a need to revise law for the Energy Commission to collect detailed data on product movements, sales volumes and prices, and retail data collection, please address these legal constraints so I may immediately begin to work with the legislature to ensure we have every tool available to monitor the gasoline market.

I direct you to begin this review immediately. The people of the state of California deserve nothing less. "
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Schwarzenegger: Prominent Hispanic Officials Received Death Threats

http://www.mercurynews.com/
"Schwarzenegger told reporters about the threats against Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and Lt. Gov. Cruz Bustamante, both Democrats, during a news conference in his office Monday.

"There's something very important that I need to speak to my fellow Californians about," he said. "It has come to my attention that our Lieutenant Gov. Bustamante and our Los Angeles Mayor Villaraigosa and other elected officials of Mexican heritage have received disturbing and hateful death threats."

Schwarzenegger said he also was disturbed to learned that vandals had torched and spray-painted ethnic insults on a Mexican-owned restaurant in San Diego County earlier this month."

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Schwarzenegger Thinks Border Wall Is Stupid

http://www.mercurynews.com/
"Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger on Sunday said that building a 700-mile wall along the border with Mexico to deter illegal immigration would amount to "going back to the Stone ages," and urged the federal government to use high-tech gear and more patrols to secure the nation's southern boundary.

"We are landing men on the moon and in outer space using all these great things. I think that other technology really can secure the borders," the Republican governor said in an interview on ABC's "This Week.""


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Schwarzenegger Names New Forestry Chief

http://www.chicoer.com/
"The governor hastily named a state firefighting director and deputy to fill a top leadership void Friday, after it was reported that a pension loophole had led to the retirement of many top fire officials with higher pensions.
Schwarzenegger appointed state Fire Marshal Ruben Grijalva as director of the California Department of Forestry, saying in a statement that the former Palo Alto and Sunnyvale public safety official would "improve our fire protection capabilities."

Crawford Tuttle, formerly of the state Resources Agency, was named chief deputy director. "

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Schwarzenegger Praises Workers Comp Reforms

http://www.mercurynews.com/
"Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger declared the sweeping workers' compensation changes he pushed through the Legislature two years ago a "huge success," but critics called them a disaster for injured workers.

"Gov. Schwarzenegger broke his promise to protect injured workers," Mark Hayes, president of Voters Injured At Work, a group that represents employees who suffer job-related injuries, said Wednesday. "He has not fixed workers' compensation, as he claims, but has made things worse for Californians injured on the job."

Schwarzenegger said when he took office in 2003 high workers' comp insurance rates were driving businesses out of the state and costing jobs."


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Schwarzenegger Signs Bill Reporting HIV Names

http://www.ebar.com/
"Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signed legislation this week requiring that HIV infections be reported to health officials by name. The reversal in policy, previously a code-based system had been used to report HIV cases, meets the demands of federal health officials who had threatened to drastically reduce California's allotment in HIV funding from Washington if it did not change reporting systems.

Schwarzenegger's signature on Monday, April 17 ends years of fighting between officials at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and leaders of AIDS agencies in the state who resisted attempts to drop California's code-based system. While CDC officials refused to accept the state's system due to concerns about accuracy, AIDS advocates fought going to a name-based system out of concerns over privacy and people's willingness to get an HIV test. "

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Arnie: Reduce Greenhouse Gases

http://www.emagazine.com/
"In a move that has irked many of his fellow Republicans, not to mention business leaders, California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger announced last week that he is supporting a plan for his state to put market-based incentives in place to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions blamed for exacerbating global warming. The intent of the plan is to reduce overall emissions of greenhouse gases within California by 80 percent within a half century by allowing those companies producing more than their fair share of carbon dioxide to purchase pollution credits from other entities that have lowered emissions accordingly. The governor's climate action team proposed such a system, which Schwarzenegger endorses, at a summit held in San Francisco last week. "

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Arnold Welcomes Movie People To Sacramento

http://www.sacbee.com/
"Hollywood rolled the red carpet north Monday as Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger welcomed some of his celebrity brethren to Sacramento for a preview of the soon-to-be-released film "Akeelah and the Bee."
"I think they just did this because they knew I missed Hollywood," Schwarzenegger joked to a fired-up audience of about 900 people at the Crest Theater.

Earlier in the day the line for admission to the free screening snaked around the block on Sacramento's K Street Mall. Others leaned on security fences and set up lawn chairs in the hopes of sneaking a peek at attending stars Laurence Fishburne and Angela Bassett."

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Schwarzenegger's Low Popularity Rating

http://www.angus-reid.com/
"California’s Arnold Schwarzenegger maintains a low level of public support in an election year, according to a poll by Field. 39 per cent of respondents in the Golden State approve of the governor’s performance, down one point since February.

Schwarzenegger—a Republican—won California’s recall election in October 2003 with 48.7 per cent of the vote. In November 2005, California voters took part in a special election on eight measures. Schwarzenegger actively promoted a "Yes" vote in the initiatives concerning tenure for public teachers, redistricting, and spending, which where defeated."

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Arnie & Global Warming

http://www.shns.com/
"So, regardless of his zigs and zags, Schwarzenegger has ended up in the right place on this issue. California is on the cusp of teaming up with other states on a trading system for reducing greenhouse gases that could be a model for the nation and the entire world.

Under Schwarzenegger's proposal, industries would be required to monitor and report their releases of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse emissions. Eventually _ possibly by 2012 _ a cap would be placed on the pollution that industries emit in California and other participating states and nations. Industries that reduced their pollution below a certain level would get credits, which they could sell to businesses that couldn't afford to cut their emissions."


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Arnold: More Investment Income Than Movie Income

http://www.hindu.com/
"Schwarzenegger's tax returns showed he made almost $ 16.8 million through wages and investments in 2004. The bulk of that income, $ 9.6 million, came from capital gains payments made from a blind trust that Schwarzenegger set up after he took office in 2003. The trust also yielded much of Schwarzenegger's $ 1.1 million in dividends and $ 1.3 million in taxable interest.

"As the movie income comes down, it leads to a lower salary, and capital gains will keep going up," said Paul Wachter, chief executive officer of Main Street Advisors. "

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Arnie Supports Emissions Caps

http://www.shns.com/
"Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger on Wednesday sought to dispel the notion that he has backtracked from tough measures to combat global warming, saying he "can live" with capping greenhouse gas emissions by 2012.

In response to a reporter's question at the University of California, Davis, Schwarzenegger characterized the 2012 caps as "a great idea" toward achieving the goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions to 1990 levels by 2020 _ a 25 percent cut in pollution projections from current forecasts.

On Tuesday, the governor said at his Climate Action Summit in San Francisco that the state's market-oriented approach toward corralling greenhouse gas pollution should begin "without the caps." The concern, he said, is that they might hurt business."


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Arnie Opposes Proposition 82

http://www.kesq.com/
"Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger's campaign team says he is opposing Proposition 82, a June ballot initiative that would raise income taxes on the rich to pay for universal preschool.

The governor's communications director says Schwarzenegger is opposed to Proposition 82 because it will raise taxes."

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NYC Mayor Donates To Arnie's Campaign

http://www.gothamist.com/
"Our mayor donated $44,600, the maximum allowed, to California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger's re-election bid. And Bloomberg explained it by saying, "I think that Schwarzenegger - while I probably don't agree with him on a lot of things - he's trying new things. He's got a pizazz about him and I think that's something different." Arnold certainly has pizazz (or is that huge, huge chompers), which the mayor often aspires to. The AP reports that Bloomberg
also reasoned that while Schwarzenegger "hasn't had anything to do with the city, but he doesn't do anything against the city either."

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Schwarzenegger Declares State of Emergency

http://www.nbc11.com/
"WHEREAS a series of severe rainstorms that commenced on December 19, 2005, brought unusual heavy rains that caused flooding, mudslides, the accumulation of debris, washed out and damaged roads, and the loss of human life to Northern and Central California counties; and

WHEREAS I, ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER, Governor of the State of California, found that conditions of extreme peril to the safety of persons and property existed in 34 counties as a result of the series of severe rainstorms that commenced on December 19, 2005, and issued State of Emergency Proclamations on January 2, 3 and 12, 2006; and

WHEREAS severe weather conditions during the past two flood seasons have brought unusually heavy rains, which combined with the already poor conditions of many levees, creates conditions of imminent peril to those living near the levees, to the environment, businesses, and the critical life support systems, such as drinking water; and

WHEREAS on February 24, 2006, I, ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER, Governor of the State of California, proclaimed a State of Emergency for California's levee system based on a finding that conditions of extreme peril to the safety of persons and property exist within the State's levee system; and

WHEREAS severe weather conditions have brought unusually heavy rainfall commencing on March 29, 2006, and continuing that caused flooding, mudslides, the accumulation of debris, washed out and damaged roads, and the failure of local levees primarily to Northern and Central California counties.

I, ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER, Governor of the State of California, find that conditions of extreme peril to the safety of persons and property exist within the Counties of Amador, Calaveras, Fresno, Merced, San Joaquin, San Mateo and Stanislaus resulting from severe weather conditions, heavy rainfall, and floodwaters commencing on March 29, 2006, and continuing. These storms have caused the failure of local levees, evacuations of residents, and significant damage to public and private property throughout the affected area. Because the magnitude of this disaster exceeds the capabilities of the services, personnel, equipment and facilities of these counties, I find these counties to be in a state of emergency, and under the authority of the California Emergency Services Act, set forth at Title 2, Division 1, Chapter 7 of the California Government Code, commencing with section 8550, I hereby proclaim that a State of Emergency exists in these counties.

Pursuant to this proclamation, I hereby direct all agencies of the state government to utilize and employ state personnel, equipment and facilities for the performance of any and all necessary activities to alleviate this emergency as directed by my Office of Emergency Services and in accordance with the State Emergency Plan.

I FURTHER DIRECT that as soon as hereafter possible, this proclamation be filed in the Office of the Secretary of State and that widespread publicity and notice be given of this proclamation."
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Arnie To Attack Greenhouse Gas Emissions

http://www.sfgate.com/
"Both Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, an avowed greenie, and pro-environment Democrats have produced comparable plans that would put California on a tough pollution diet. By 2020, the state must roll back greenhouse gas emissions -- mainly carbon dioxide -- to 1990 levels.

It's a drop of 25 percent that will bring changes across the state in the ways people work and play. But it also sends a message to the rest of a nation that is neglecting mounting danger signs and passing the buck to future generations.

Other plans to rein in California's air pollution are already underway from farms to freeways, but the attack on global warming goes after greenhouse gases left largely unchecked. These emissions form a heat-trapping ceiling in the atmosphere and are blamed by most scientists for weather swings, higher temperatures, changes in vegetation and wildlife, and future rises in sea levels. In recent years, California state researchers have reported more rain, less snow, floods and beach erosion traceable to a warmer climate. "

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Arnold Releases Global Warming Report

http://english.people.com.cn/
"The report, issued by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger's top environmental advisors, was designed to help combat global warming. It was seen as the first step in fulfilling the governor's pledge last year to implement firm targets for reducing carbon dioxide pollution, beginning as early as 2010.

"Mandatory reporting is something we need to get started on as soon as possible," said Terry Tamminen, the governor's advisor on energy and the environment. "You can't make targets if you don't have anything to measure."

According to the report, the environmental advisors recommended that a small tax be levied on gasoline sales to finance research into alternatives to fossil fuels, but Schwarzenegger has said he would not pursue that option.

Schwarzenegger, who is free to embrace or reject all or part of the recommendations from his Climate Action Team, is expected to signal the direction he wants to take at a global warming summit he has called for April 11 in San Francisco. "


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The Private Schwarzenegger

http://ktla.trb.com/
"But a look at Schwarzenegger in unguarded moments reveals a governing style more freewheeling and improvisational. Interviews with three dozen aides, advisors and former staff members portray a man whose moves are often difficult to predict, who likes to keep people off balance. Mercurial in temperament, he can be by turns disarming and fun, demanding and brusque.

He works hard. Schwarzenegger can spend days poring over color-coded spreadsheets to prepare for tough negotiations. And he has devoted himself to befriending, wheedling, charming and baiting lawmakers in hopes of cementing alliances.

So far, a durable governing coalition has eluded him. Schwarzenegger has chalked up many of his troubles in office to the power of special interests and legislators resistant to reform. But insiders say his policy setbacks and slide in the polls may also owe to stubbornness, a taste for flashy Hollywood-style — but politically unrealistic — moves and a naivete about politics in general."

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Arnie Speak Out About Immigration

http://www.concordmonitor.com/
"As our nation begins a national debate on immigration, I propose that we lower our voices and lift our sights. We need a debate that attacks the issue without attacking individuals. And we need a comprehensive new law that respects immigrants and protects our nation. Frankly, the debate in Congress thus far has focused too much on politics and too little on principles. Ever since I first ran for office, I've talked about the importance of having a comprehensive immigration policy. Now the moment has arrived.

Our goal should be to create a policy that reflects our national motto: e pluribus unum - Out of many, one. Here are the basic immigration principles that have always guided me and that I believe should guide Congress. "

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Schwarzenegger OK's Money For La Conchita Hillside Study

http://www.kesq.com/
"Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has ordered a study too see if the seaside town of La Conchita is likely to see another disastrous mudslide.

Last year 10 people were killed and 13 homes were destroyed in a massive slide in the town 70 miles northwest of Los Angeles.

The governor allocated more than 660-thousand dollars for the study, which residents of the town have long been asking for."

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Latest Schwarzenegger Polling Data

http://www.angus-reid.com/
"Overall, do you approve or disapprove of the way that Arnold Schwarzenegger is handling his job as governor of California?

Mar. 2006
Feb. 2006
Jan. 2006

Approve
37%
35%
40%

Disapprove
52%
53%
52%



If these were the candidates in the November 2006 governor’s election, who would you vote for?
(Likely voters)

Arnold Schwarzenegger 41% - 29% Phil Angelides
Arnold Schwarzenegger 39% - 31% Steve Westly"

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Arnie's First TV Ads

http://www.shns.com/
"Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger _ challenged by increasingly aggressive Democratic opponents and unrest in his Republican base _ released the first television commercial of his 2006 re-election campaign Monday, telling state voters that he is making California work again.

The surprisingly early debut of a commercial for Schwarzenegger, who is unchallenged in the June GOP primary, comes almost eight months before voters will go to the polls in the general election. The ad aims to make an aggressive case for the governor's achievements on the economic front, opening with the rosy pronouncement that "tomorrow is going to be a little better than today for Californians."

The ads debut in the San Francisco Bay Area was tied to Schwarzenegger's visit to San Francisco for a speech on the economy, according to Schwarzenegger's chief campaign strategist Matthew Dowd.

Dowd said the commercial also is scheduled to air in Bakersfield, Los Angeles, Sacramento and San Diego, other areas the governor will visit this week to talk up the economy. The focus on the economy follows last week's effort by the governor to stress education, including appearing at a charter school in Oakland."


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Arnie Touts State Economy

http://www.orovillemr.com/
"Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger touted his economic record and his plan for improving California's infrastructure while he unveiled a new state Web site for entrepreneurs to a roomful of business leaders Tuesday.
Citing more than 575,000 jobs created since his November 2003 election, a $4 billion refund to taxpayers via the car-tax rollback, unemployment brought to a five-year low, a 40 percent cut in workers' compensation insurance costs and reduction of the state's structural budget deficit without a tax hike, Schwarzenegger told the Bay Area Council that "we have done a lot, but we can do much more."


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Schwarzenegger Hires 2 Bush Media Consultants

http://cbs2.com/
" Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger's re-election campaign has hired two media consultants who helped President Bush win a second term.

Alex Castellanos and Fred Davis were part of a team that created the Bush campaign commercials portraying Democratic nominee John Kerry as a waffling Washington insider."

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Arnie Takes Credit For California Economic Growth

http://www.sbsun.com/news/
"Since taking office in November 2003, 575,000 jobs have been created, and the unemployment rate has dropped from 6.8 percent to 5 percent. His workers' compensation reform has slashed premiums by more than 40 percent, he has vetoed more than a dozen "job killer" bills and cut taxes by $4 billion, he said.

"I'm going around the state this week to talk about the economy. We have a lot to celebrate in this state," he said after a tour of Riverside-based Trademark Plastics. "When I took over this job as governor, we had a very sad situation. Businesses were leaving this state. Workers' comp (compensation) was the highest in the nation."

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Legislators Try To Craft Bond Deal Without Schwarzenegger

http://www.sfgate.com/
"Democrat and Republican legislative leaders, choosing to act independently of Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, will resume talks this week aimed at placing a bipartisan public works bond deal on the November ballot.

Although the leaders offer few specifics, a new bond plan -- if a deal can be struck -- would probably be smaller than the nearly $50 billion proposal that collapsed March 15. "


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Arnold Visits North San Diego County School

http://www.nbcsandiego.com
"Schwarzenegger said the plan could lead to smaller class sizes and improvements to charter schools. Speaking to parents, students and teachers at the San Elijo School, he outlined his plan to limit classroom size to 20.

"My proposal is to build 40,000 new classrooms, to modernize -- which is also very important -- 140,000 classrooms," Schwarzenegger said. "

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Schwarzenegger Won't Fire Rob Reiner

http://www.shns.com/
"Defying Senate Republicans' wishes, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger on Tuesday said he would not fire director Rob Reiner from the chairmanship of the state agency, First 5 California.

The governor told The Fresno Bee's editorial board that he was standing by his "friend," Reiner, until there is evidence of wrongdoing.

"Innocent until proven guilty," Schwarzenegger said.

Senate Republicans had asked the governor to replace Reiner in the chairman's job because the agency spent $23 million in tax dollars on an ad campaign promoting preschool while Reiner was qualifying a universal preschool initiative for the June 6 ballot. "


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Schwarzenegger, McCain at Beverly Hills Fundraiser

http://www.sfgate.com/
"Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and the state GOP collected an estimated $2.5 million at a fundraiser headlined by Sen. John McCain that helped replenish coffers drained by a failed ballot measure campaign last year.

Top donors kicked in as much as $100,000 to attend Monday night's dinner and reception at the Beverly Hilton while about 200 protesters from teacher, firefighter and other unions protested outside."

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Arnie Meets With Fresno Students

http://www.cbs47.tv/
"Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger is planning another trip to the Valley. This time, he’ll meet with students at Fresno’s Duncan Polytechnic High School.

On Tuesday, Governor Schwarzenegger will talk to students and teachers about the importance of vocational education and how the Strategic Growth Plan education bond and 2006-2007 budget will make considerable investments in Career Technical Education. "

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Schwarzenegger Welcomes Home Troops

http://www.vvdailypress.com/
"With regimental flags flying in a cool, stiff breeze, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger Friday afternoon helped the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment welcome 2,200 of its soldiers back home from duty in Iraq.


While hundreds of the regiment’s soldiers, for mer soldiers, friends, family and children looked on, the governor shook the hands of 13 of the regiment’s soldiers who had suffered wounds while serving in Iraq and had been awarded the Purple Heart."

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Arnie: Bond Issue To Be On November Ballot

http://www.signonsandiego.com/
"Hours after suffering a major election-year defeat by failing to put his ambitious public works bond on the June ballot, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger guaranteed that the entire package would be put before voters in November.



“We are going to have this year the infrastructure done. That I can guarantee you,” Schwarzenegger told a Capitol news conference yesterday. “We will have it done this year. We haven't been able to do it by June. But we will do it by November.”


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Schwarzenegger's Public Bond Measure Fails

http://www.washingtonpost.com/
"A frenetic last-minute attempt to place a massive public works bond on the June ballot failed late Wednesday, all but ending any hope that voters will get to decide Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's top legislative priority for his re-election year.

The collapse of negotiations over the bond measure came just hours before an administrative deadline to place measures on the primary election ballot.

Assembly Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, left, and Assembly Speaker Fabian Nunez, D-Los Angeles, leave the governor's office after a meeting with Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and other legislative leaders at the Capitol in Sacramento, Calif., Wednesday, March 15, 2006. Lawmakers worked through the day in an attempt to reach a compromise on a nearly $50 billion bond measure.

"We ran out of time," Senate President Pro Tem Don Perata said after the Senate passed an urgency bill appropriating $1 billion for levee repairs from the state's reserve fund."


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Arnie Against Foie Gras

http://www.freep.com/
"As if that weren't bad enough, news was filtering in from the west about proposed bans on foie gras amid concerns about animal welfare. Even California's governor, Arnold Schwarzenegger, has signed a bill to forbid the force-feeding of poultry for foie gras production in his state."

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Put Bond Message On Ballot?

http://abclocal.go.com/
"Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger is asking legislative leaders to meet with him Monday in a final attempt to put a massive public works bond measure on the June ballot.

An agreement on the nearly $49 billion bond plan failed Saturday morning because top Republicans and Democrats could not agree on the terms.

The governor wants to borrow the billions to improve the state's infrastructure -- such things as new roads, bridges, and levees. "

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Schwarzenegger Close To Levee Deal

http://www.news10.net/
"With just hours to go before their deadline, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and state lawmakers worked frantically Thursday to complete a massive levee and public projects bond deal in time for a June vote.

Schwarzenegger said negotiations over all the specifics of the bond measure to begin immediate repairs to crucial California infrastructure needs is "very, very close" to completion and could be finished in time to meet Friday's ballot measure deadline imposed by Secretary of State Bruce McPherson. "We have some hurdles still to overcome and some obstacles to overcome, but I have great hopes," Schwarzenegger said."
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Arnie & Legislature Close To Bond Deal

http://www.sfgate.com/
"Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and legislative leaders on Friday were trying to agree on what would be the largest bond issue in California history, pressing to meet a deadline for placing a proposal on the June ballot.


The governor has vowed to work through the weekend if necessary, even though the secretary of state had set Friday as the deadline to reach an agreement.


Senate Minority Leader Dick Ackerman, R-Tustin, said Senate Republicans were ready to vote for a bond package worth about $45 billion if it includes about $1.25 billion for one or two new reservoirs."

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U.S. Chamber of Commerce Praises Arnie In Ads

http://www.latimes.com/
"A national business group is opening a statewide ad campaign lauding Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and his agenda, without disclosing how much it is spending on the commercials or where the money is coming from.

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, whose governing board includes major donors to Schwarzenegger's political campaigns, this week launched a 30-second television spot that coincides with Schwarzenegger's efforts to pass an ambitious public works plan and win a second term. "

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Schwarzenegger To Keynote Hydrogen Conference

http://www.earthtoys.com/
"The National Hydrogen Association announced today that California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger is expected to address the organization’s 17th annual conference. The NHA Annual Hydrogen Conference and Hydrogen Expo US expects to attract over 1,000 attendees to the Long Beach Convention Center, March 12-16. (www.hydrogenconference.org).


Gov. Schwarzenegger has led California’s efforts to expand hydrogen fueling infrastructure, highlighting hydrogen’s critical role as an alternative to oil and catalyst for improved air quality. In 2004, he formed the Hydrogen Highway Network to serve as a blueprint for government and private agencies to work together in planning and building a hydrogen infrastructure. "


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Arnie Designates Gambling Awareness Week

http://www.authorized-online-casinos.com/
"Casino gambling has a destructive impact on a number of individuals and their families, as a large number of people become addicted to gambling and can lose fortunes. As a response to the negative impact of gambling, California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has designated March 6-12 as Gambling Awareness Week in California.

Reports have indicated that thousands of Californians who are addicted to casino gambling, call a gambling hotline run by the California Council on Problem Gambling. There is almost an equal amount of male and female callers ranging in age from 26 to 55."

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Arnie Will Do What It Takes To Pass Public Works Package

http://www.mercurynews.com/
"Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger said Sunday that he's willing to sequester himself in the Capitol with legislative leaders if necessary to meet a Friday deadline for putting the first installment of a public works borrowing package before voters on the June ballot.
Friday is the deadline California's secretary of state has set if lawmakers want to see financing for a massive infrastructure program on the June ballot. The governor prefers a deal in time for the June ballot, but November would work too, especially if negotiations wrap up before budget season heats up in May."

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Enthusiastic Welcome At Arnie Sports Festival

http://www.sfgate.com/
"Fans shouted, "We love you, Arnold!" and "Arnold rules!" as Schwarzenegger entered the Greater Columbus Convention Center, one of the venues for the weekend's 2006 Arnold Sports Festival. The event combines a trade show, contests in several sports, and the centerpiece — the 18th annual Arnold Classic bodybuilding competition.


Schwarzenegger stopped frequently to shake hands, pose for pictures and sign autographs as members of his California Highway Patrol security detail cleared him a path through the thick crowd of mostly young, male and muscular fans.


"It's great to see everyone's energy and enthusiasm, so I hope you all have a good time. This is all for you!" Schwarzenegger told them."

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Arnie Does Big Dollar Fund Raiser

http://www.dailybreeze.com/
"At a time when he's trying to reclaim his outsider image, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger is asking Hollywood and corporate insiders to donate up to $100,000 for his re-election campaign and the state Republican Party.

The governor has scheduled a celebrity-studded fund-raiser this month in Beverly Hills -- headlined by Arizona Sen. John McCain -- that could pull in at least $2 million for his depleted campaign account. The host committee includes names from the entertainment and business elite, including "The Terminator" director James Cameron, Interscope Records chief Jimmy Iovine, Yahoo! Chairman Terry Semel and Univision Chairman Jerry Perenchio."

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Schwarzenegger Memo Reassures Supporters

http://www.napavalleyregister.com/
"Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's campaign on Wednesday sought to assure supporters that he is "well positioned" to win a difficult reelection race, as he moves to restock his drained political bank account.

A memo written by Schwarzenegger strategist Matthew Dowd and sent to supporters presented a favorable if cautious view of the Republican governor's political standing as he seeks to recapture the populist luster he lost last year.

The one-page memo was sent Tuesday and appeared intended to convince prospective contributors that Schwarzenegger remains competitive in left-leaning California, even after voters in November rejected his slate of ballot proposals to undercut Democratic power in Sacramento and curb state spending. The election depleted his campaign finances while alienating the Democrats and independents he needs to win in November."

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Arnie To Attend Fitness Weekend

http://www.charlotte.com/
"On Friday, Schwarzenegger will make the annual pilgrimage to his namesake Arnold Fitness Weekend in the Buckeye State. The three-day festival covers speed skating, cheerleading, volleyball, boxing and the sport Schwarzenegger helped popularize decades ago: bodybuilding.
It's a homecoming of sorts for the governor, a return to a city where he has lasting friendships and business alliances."

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Labor To Target Schwarzenegger

http://today.reuters.com/
"Unions played an important role in the defeat of a series of initiatives last year that Schwarzenegger cast as reforms and workers groups saw as attempts to gut their power.

"We will find a suitable candidate and mobilize our people to replace this governor," said Art Pulaski, spokesman for the AFL-CIO's California Labor Federation. "We fear he will continue to engage in attacks on workers in his planned next term."

In particular, Schwarzenegger enraged big labor in November with a ballot measure that would have required public sector unions to ask members before spending their dues on political causes."

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Schwarzenegger Defends California Bond Plan

http://www.mercurynews.com/
"Schwarzenegger's appearance Sunday on NBC's "Meet the Press" came three days after he declared a state of emergency for California's aging levee system. The move is intended to trigger quick spending to shore up the dangerously fragile barriers and avoid a New Orleans-style catastrophe in the state's quickly developing Central Valley.
Repairing the levees is just part of a 10-year, $222 billion spending plan Schwarzenegger proposed in January. He said California has too long neglected upgrades and expansion of its highways, schools, public transit systems, prisons and government buildings."

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Arnold's Speech Invokes Famous Republicans

http://www.nytimes.com/
"He sought to remind the delegates that he possessed core Republican beliefs, declaring he had abided by "a basic Republican principal: We did not raise taxes."

One of the biggest rounds of cheers came when he reminded the delegates that he had blocked efforts to allow illegal immigrants to get driver's licenses. And going forward, he promised, he would show "bold" leadership, invoking Abraham Lincoln, Dwight D. Eisenhower and, naturally, for the California crowd, Ronald Reagan.

"We Republicans have a history of boldness," Mr. Schwarzenegger said. "I love that. Abraham Lincoln struck down slavery. Teddy Roosevelt fathered the environmental movement. Dwight D. Eisenhower built the Interstate highway. And Ronald Reagan tore down the wall and defeated Communism. This is a time in California's history that calls for similar boldness.""

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Arnie The Reformer

http://www.washingtonpost.com/
""We will continue to fight for recovery and for reform _ if it is for pension reform, education reform, redistricting reform or if it's budget reform," Schwarzenegger said. "Republicans must begin to change our outlook. We cannot just fight; we must build. We cannot just follow; we must lead."

Schwarzenegger's speech to 650 people came at an important early juncture in his re-election campaign. The governor is trying to unite a divided party and overcome lackluster poll numbers after a year in which voters rejected his "year of reform" ballot agenda."

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Arnie At Identity Theft Summit

http://www.govtech.net/
"Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger gave opening remarks at his administration's second annual summit on identity theft solutions. In attendance were more than 1,000 representatives of law enforcement, the financial services industry, consumer groups and state and local government participating in education and training forums to fight the growing crime of identity theft.

"The effects of identity theft can be devastating and take years to recover from. The cost of identity theft impacts individuals, businesses and the economy -- fighting it will take a team effort," said Governor Schwarzenegger. "I am pleased to see the variety of stakeholders coming together to provide leadership and make progress in the fight against identity theft."
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Arnie Reaches Out To Republicans

http://www.insidebayarea.com/
"Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, virtually assured of his party's nomination for re-election, will be trying to win back the hearts and minds of the party faithful this weekend — over the clamor of conservative Republican critics.
The California Republican Party's convention in San Jose presents a key opportunity for Schwarzenegger to soothe conservatives who were ready to revolt, saying he had drifted too far to the middle since his bruising special-election defeat in November. The California Republican Assembly, a conservative activist group, has agreed not to fight his endorsement in return for gaining public discussion of four resolutions that criticize the governor on his budget, huge public works bond proposal, support for a minimum wage hike and judicial appointments.

"It is clear Republicans wholeheartedly support the re-election of Gov. Schwarzenegger this fall," said Duf Sundheim, chairman of the California Republican Party. "But the fact that we have the freedom to openly discuss policy differences is one of our greatest strengths." "


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Schwarzenegger: No Clemency for Michael Morales

http://www.gameshout.com/
"But Schwarzenegger said he was unconvinced the defense attorneys' assertions.

"Nothing in the record or the materials before me compels a grant of clemency," Schwarzenegger wrote. "The pain Ms. Winchell's loved ones have been forced to endure at the hands of Morales is unfathomable as is the brutality of the acts he perpetrated."

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Arnie At The Ag Expo

http://www.cbs47.tv
"Governor Schwarzenegger toured the show and then made some key announcements about the state's water systems.

After a quick tour of booths at the Ag Expo, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger laid out an aggressive spending plan for water.

That plan includes billions of dollars to strengthen local water systems and build more storage capacity. "Let us be bold in the approach for our farmers, for this generation and for the generation to come," said the Governor. "

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Arnie To Reform Women's Prison System?

http://www.news10.net/
"Hundreds of California female prison inmates could soon be moving out of jail cells and into neighborhood correctional centers under a plan endorsed by Gov. Schwarzenegger, according to a Los Angeles Times report.

Under the proposal, 40 percent of the state's women prisoners would be moved from California jails into secure, privately run facilities aimed at offering education, job training, drug and alcohol counseling programs."

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Where Arnie Sleeps

http://www.sunherald.com/
"While not on the campaign trail, Schwarzenegger has typically spent three or four nights a week in the Capitol and returned to his family's Brentwood mansion by private jet the remaining nights.
In the past, the governor said, he could spend some time with his kids at work. Hanging out doing homework on a movie set was cool. But inside the Capitol offices?"

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Arnold Appoints Former Bodybuilder

http://www.mercurynews.com/
"Francesco Columbu, a weightlifting partner of Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger during his days as a champion bodybuilder, was named Friday to the state's Board of Chiropractic Examiners.
Columbu, 64, is a two-time Mr. Olympia and a former Mr. Universe who used to train with Schwarzenegger in the 1970s."

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Arnie Talks Roads In San Jose

http://www.mercurynews.com/
"Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger today told Silicon Valley business leaders that modernizing the state's roads, schools and water system will also help rebuild California's economy.
The Republican governor took his tour to promote a $222 billion state rebuilding plan to the Tech Museum of Innovation, where business leaders warmly received his plan."

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Arnie & Public Works Plan

http://www.mercurynews.com/
"The multibillion dollar public works program proposed by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger will do more than just help California keep pace with a booming population, the governor told a crowd of business leaders Tuesday.
It also will be a boon for construction companies and their workers, providing a long-term boost to California's resurgent economy.
Schwarzenegger combined two of his favorite themes in an address to 250 business leaders who gathered at the University of Southern California to hear him promote his $222.6 billion public works package: job growth and the need to rebuild California's aging roads, schools, levees, prisons and government buildings."

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Polar Opposites On Arnie's Campaign

http://www.latimes.com/

Susan Kennedy is a former abortion rights activist and protege of Sen. Dianne Feinstein.

Steve Schmidt is a political strategist who helped put Judge Samuel A. Alito Jr. on the Supreme Court over the protest of Democrats, including Feinstein, who feared he would outlaw abortion.

Now the two, Kennedy and Schmidt, are joined in the common purpose of reelecting Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger in November.

Together, they may be the oddest bedfellows in an administration that seems to have a zig — personality- and policy-wise — for every one of Schwarzenegger's zags.

But Democrat Kennedy, the governor's new chief of staff, and Republican Schmidt, his freshly arrived campaign manager, say they are airtight on one thing: Whatever their philosophical differences, Schmidt said, "We're focused on what we both have in common, which is reelecting" Schwarzenegger." arnold schwarzenegger

Susan Kennedy Now Schwarzenegger's Head Campaigner

http://www.sfgate.com/
"Susan Kennedy has been described as Satan, a sellout, a traitor, a spy -- and a brilliant political operative.

And if that's not enough, Kennedy -- the Democratic workhorse who has become Republican Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's chief of staff -- has recently assumed one more title: head campaigner.

As she goes around the state -- from boardroom to business group, talking up Schwarzenegger's $222 billion Strategic Growth Plan -- the former top aide to Democratic Gov. Gray Davis is unapologetic about her chief priority these days: "To get Arnold Schwarzenegger re-elected.''

"And I truly believe that it needs to be a landslide,'' Kennedy said confidently during a recent interview in San Francisco, where she was addressing business groups. "Because marginal wins create paralysis.'' "

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Schwarzenegger's Strategic Growth Plan

http://newsblaze.com/
"We will:

Replace dirty diesel engines that power the large cranes in our ports with cleaner burning alternatives.
Clean up the fleet of California's big rigs by fixing and replacing diesel engines.
Replace dirty locomotives with new, cleaner models.
And create an electric infrastructure at our ports so that ships can use electricity instead of burning what we call "bunker fuel," which is even dirtier than diesel fuel."

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Arnie Still Loves His Homeland

http://english.pravda.ru/
"Schwarzenegger, whose refusal to block the recent executions of convicted murderers on California's death row triggered a furor in his native Austria, wrote a letter pledging his devotion to the southern province of Styria where he was born, a regional official said Saturday.

Hermann Schuetzenhoefer, a top official in Styria, said he had written to the governor in December to express his personal support, and that Schwarzenegger recently had replied that politics would never get in the way of his love of country.

"I always have been, and always will be, a Styrian at heart," Schuetzenhoefer quoted the action star-turned-politician as writing. "

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Arnie's Campaign Coffers Nearly Empty

http://www.kesq.com/
"After spending more than 44 (m) million dollars in last year's special election, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger's re-election committee began 2006 in the red.

Campaign statements filed late yesterday show Schwarzenegger raised two-point-five (m) million dollars in 2005 for his re-election campaign, but spent three (m) million dollars."
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Arnie's Popularity Rising

http://www.dailynews.com/
"Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's sagging approval ratings have ticked up slightly after he unveiled his $222 billion infrastructure and $126 billion spending plans, a poll released today says.
But the survey by the San Francisco-based Public Policy Institute of California indicates that the governor's ratings have not yet fully recovered from last year's unpopular special election.

Schwarzenegger's job approval rating climbed from 33 percent in October, before the special election, to 40 percent in the latest poll. Those disapproving declined from 58 percent to 52 percent. And six out of 10 Californians like his budget and infrastructure proposals. "

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New Schwarzenegger Speechwriter

http://www.shns.com/
"Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has hired Sacramento Bee staff writer Gary Delsohn as his chief speechwriter.

Delsohn, who covered the governor for The Bee Capitol Bureau, will earn $110,000 a year in his new job.

He replaces speechwriter Jeff Danzinger, who has worked for the administration since Schwarzenegger took office after winning the 2003 recall election."

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Schwarzenegger: Improve Highway 99

http://abclocal.go.com/
""But the fact is, we need improvement on Highway 99, because parts of it are in bad shape," said Governor Schwarzenegger. "Right here it's a perfect example of what we can do in order to fix the problem and solve the problem. The resurfacing here at the Fowler Project will get rid of the potholes and the bumps."

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Arnie: Let The Voters Decide Assisted Suicide

http://www.shns.com/
"Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger said Tuesday that voters, not elected leaders, should decide whether California legalizes assisted suicide.

"I have all along never really put my own personal opinions into making policies and making those kind of, you know, especially difficult decisions like that," Schwarzenegger said at a Sacramento Press Club luncheon. "I personally think that this is a decision that probably should go to the people, like the death penalty or other big issues. I think let the people of California make that decision. I don't think that 120 legislators and I should make that decision."


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Schwarzenegger Brings On Bush-Cheney Campaigners

http://www.nydailynews.com/
"The California governor has hired Steve Schmidt, Vice President Cheney's top strategist and spokesman, and Matthew Dowd, a senior Bush-Cheney campaign consultant credited with playing a lead role in Bush's 2004 day-to-day strategy.

"We're playing to win," a Schwarzenegger insider told the Daily News. "These are seasoned pros who are battle-tested."

Schmidt's imminent departure could trigger a White House staff exodus to Schwarzenegger. Several junior Bush aides itching for another campaign have been inquiring about potential jobs, a source said. Already Schmidt's assistant, Jonathan Berrier, has signed on."

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Arnie's Registration Valid

http://www.localnewsleader.com/
"At least he remembered the registration. Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger , the state‘s most famous unlicensed motorcyclist, had an up-to-date registration for the Harley-Davidson he was driving when he collided with a car earlier this month.

The state Department of Motor Vehicles released the governor‘s records after first saying they would be shielded from disclosure. "

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Schwarzenegger Speaks To University of California Regents

http://sfgate.com/
"Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger made his first appearance at a University of California Board of Regents meeting in his two years as governor.

Schwarzenegger, who serves as president of the Board of Regents by virtue of his position as governor, showed up at the regents meeting in San Diego to discuss his announcement in late December that he is providing money to roll back fee increases planned for next year.

"The UC system is the crown jewel of the world, and I'm proud I am able to work with you to make it stronger," he said. "I want to take advantage of our economic recovery and help the students. After four years of fee increases, this fall students won't have to pay a penny more." "

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Mexican State Declares Schwarzenegger To Be Racist

http://www.mexidata.info/
"The Legislature of the State of Baja California Sur, Mexico, has declared California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger to be a persona non grata insofar as he introduced a racist migration policy, especially against Mexican immigrants."

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Arnie Talks To Students

http://www.mercurynews.com/
"University of California leaders voted to keep a closer eye on the golden handshakes given to departing executives and vowed to work on canceling student fee hikes in a session that was enlivened by a visit from their most famous colleague, Regent Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Schwarzenegger, who as governor is constitutionally president of UC's Board of Regents, joined the board's regular meeting Wednesday to ask for help in persuading legislators to approve his budget, which would buy out previously approved fee hikes for the 10-campus UC system
"I want to take advantage of our economic recovery and help the students," the governor said. "After four years of fee increases, this fall students won't have to pay a penny more in order to get a higher education, a great education in this wonderful institution."

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Schwarzenegger Trying To Mend Fences

http://www.shns.com
"The actor-turned-politician has issued a string of quasi-apologies for foisting the special election on Californians, most recently in this month's State of the State address, and his aides clearly have been looking for ways to present a more benign face, seizing on the prescription drug flap for some positive media exposure, despite its lighter-than-air news value. He had to be pleased, therefore, at receiving public kudos from Democratic legislative leaders such as Nunez, who had been so critical of him and his special election ballot measures last year, as well as pharmacists, physicians and a representative of the American Association of Retired Persons.

Schwarzenegger and his advisers believe that the new make-nice approach is having a positive impact on voters. A new statewide poll conducted under the auspices of San Jose State University indicates that his popularity may have hit bottom and begun to edge upward. The question, however, is how far Nunez and other Democrats will go to make life and politics easier for Schwarzenegger."
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Schwarzenegger & Lunch Breaks

http://www.sfgate.com/

"Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger on Friday abandoned a controversial push to rewrite a law protecting the rights of workers to take lunch breaks.

After a yearlong battle with labor unions, the administration announced it was dropping efforts to enact new regulations governing meal periods. The rules -- which play a big role in the on-the-job lives of hourly workers in California -- would have been changed under Schwarzenegger's proposal to place the onus on the employee to ask for a 30-minute lunch break, instead of requiring employers to provide the break."

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Schwarzenegger's Emergency Declaration

http://www.bakersfieldonline.us/
"I, ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER, Governor of the State of California, find that conditions of extreme peril to the safety of persons and property exist within the counties of Alameda, Alpine, Amador, Colusa, Contra Costa, Fresno, Kings, San Luis Obispo, Santa Cruz, Shasta, and Tulare, as a result of a series of severe rainstorms that commenced on December 19, 2005. The series of storms brought unusually heavy rains that caused flooding, mudslides, the accumulation of debris, washed out and damaged roads, and the loss of human life. The demands of the storm exceed the capabilities, services, personnel, equipment, and facilities of these counties. Under the authority of the California Emergency Services Act, set forth at Title 2, Division 1, Chapter 7 of the California Government Code, commencing with section 8550, I hereby proclaim that a State of Emergency exists within the counties of Alameda, Alpine, Amador, Colusa, Contra Costa, Fresno, Kings, San Luis Obispo, Santa Cruz, Shasta, and Tulare.



Pursuant to this proclamation, I hereby direct all agencies of the state government to utilize and employ state personnel, equipment, and facilities for the performance of any and all necessary activities to alleviate this emergency as directed by my Office of Emergency Services and in accordance with the State Emergency Plan. I direct the implementation of standing orders numbers one and three to ensure adequate state staffing to expedite disaster response and recovery efforts.

I FURTHER DIRECT that as soon as hereafter possible, this proclamation be filed in the Office of the Secretary of State and that widespread publicity and notice be given of this proclamation.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Great Seal of the State of California to be affixed this 12th day of January, 2006. "
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Austrian Ashamed Of Arnie

I am from Austria, and I am ashamed of Governor Schwarzenegger for not
granting clemency. He grew up in a country where death penalty does not
exist. Austria was proud of Arnold when he got elected. Now many of us
are
just disgusted by his policies. Even if Arnold can afford to shrug off
the
criticism of his fellow countrymen because local politicians will
always
bootlick, he should be well aware that many, many Austrians are nothing
but
ashamed of him. I do hope he can explain his decision not to grant
clemency
to his mother who´s in Styria baking Apfelstrudel. I wonder if she is
still
proud of her son who actually could have saved some lives. Shame on
you,
Arnold.

Regards,
Vienna Calling

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Arnie Hits The Campaign Trail

http://today.reuters.com/
"In an effort to win backing for a plan that dwarfs the annual gross domestic product of most of the world's countries, Schwarzenegger visited an obscure highway ramp construction site in Fremont southeast of San Francisco on Thursday.

"It's time for action, so I say build it," he told reporters as he stood in front of a major highway. "We have to move on and we have to build."

Aides said the former action film star would campaign across the state to rally support for an initial $25.2 billion bond he hopes to put before voters in June. It is a role a man long accustomed to public acclaim seems to enjoy."

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No Ticket For Arnie

http://abcnews.go.com/
"Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's weekend motorcycle crash left him with a fat lip and a political black eye, but he won't be charged with a driving violation, officials said Wednesday. "
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Schwarzenegger Want To Insure 300,000 Children

http://www.sacunion.com/
"Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger on Monday proposed additional spending to cover medical services for 300,000 uninsured children, the latest glimpse of the state budget he will present Tuesday.

Schwarzenegger, speaking through a swollen upper lip from a weekend motorcycle accident, said the state can do a better job enrolling children already eligible for either of the two major public health care programs. "

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Schwarzenegger Drove Motorcycle Illegally

http://www.forbes.com/
"Los Angeles Police Lt. Paul Vernon said Schwarzenegger does not have the proper endorsement on his California driver's license to operate a motorcycle.

Vernon said police did not ticket the governor for a violation because they arrived after the accident, which caused Schwarzenegger to suffer a cut on his upper lip that required 15 stitches. "

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Arnie - Within License Law

http://www.latimes.com/
"Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has been riding his motorcycle without the proper license for years but was operating within the law Sunday, when he was in a crash, his spokeswoman said Monday.

The spokeswoman, Margita Thompson, said the governor does not hold an M1 endorsement on his driver's license, which is required for operating a motorcycle."

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Arnold Reaches Out To Voters

http://cbs5.com/
"Schwarzenegger appeared before voters with an olive branch.


"Work with me on a new proposal. Work with me on harnessing private sector investment. Work with me to invest in California's future growth and prosperity," Schwarzenegger said during his address."

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Arnie On Immigration

http://news.pacificnews.org/
""California's population is expected to increase by as much as 30 percent over the next 20 years," he said. "Our systems are at a breaking point. We need more roads, more hospitals, more schools...We cannot bury our heads in the sand and say, 'If we don't build it they won't come.'"
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Arnie's "State of the State"

http://www.news10.net/
"Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger addressed the state in the Assembly chambers in a 23-minute speech. He prefaced his remarks by saying he's "learned his lesson" to "cut the rhetoric and listen to the people," a reference to the sound defeat of the reform agenda he championed last year.

This time, Schwarzenegger is proposing a back-to-basics future for California. The cornerstone of the governor's plan is a multi-year commitment to investing in the state's infrastructure. "It's not just about keeping up but getting ahead and growing," Schwarzenegger said as he detailed a Strategic Growth Plan for California's future."

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Arnie Hires Person To Lead Campaign

http://www.shns.com/
"Sources close to the governor confirmed Wednesday that Steve Schmidt, who has been in charge of press relations for Vice President Dick Cheney, will begin working for Schwarzenegger's campaign next month."


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Arnie & School Bonds

http://www.shns.com/
"Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger for the first time Tuesday also offered some detail about the schools aspect of a proposed infrastructure bond package he plans to unveil in his State of the State speech Thursday.

"Our bond that we propose will have money for building more schools, thousands of more schools, 40-some-thousand more classrooms, modernizing 140,000 other classrooms and so on," he told reporters while he visited a Sacramento River levee that had been eroded by recent storms. "So we really want to move aggressively forward to make sure we do everything we can for education."

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Schwarzenegger Declares State of Emergency For Flooding

http://www.newsmax.com/
"Schwarzenegger, in a prepared statement to media, said "conditions of extreme peril to the safety of persons and property” in Napa, Sonoma, Mendocino, Sacramento, Del Norte, Humboldt and Trinity counties, which began Dec. 19, 2005, required the state of emergency.

Under the state of emergency, the affected counties will be reimbursed for 75 percent of flood-related expenses, said Sonoma County spokesman Mike Edwards. FEMA was also asked to participate in recovery efforts throughout the affected areas."

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Arnold Signs Minimum Wage Increase

http://www.sfgate.com/
" Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger will propose raising the state's minimum wage by $1 in his State of the State address next week after vetoing a similar measure two years in a row.

The proposal also may be an attempt by the governor to begin to mend fences with labor unions, who were his fiercest critics this past year and the most vigorous opponents of Schwarzenegger's special election measures. "


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Arnie Visits Sly

http://news.ninemsn.com.au/
"California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger visited Sylvester Stallone at the set of the sixth "Rocky" being filmed outside Los Angeles, according to the governor's press office.

Schwarzenegger gave Stallone a "certificate of recognition" for filming in California, as other producers look to film in other US states or overseas locales to cut costs."

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New Schwarzenegger Appointment

http://www.shns.com/shns
"Three months after his last appointee was rejected by the state Senate as too pro-business, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger Thursday named a highly respected Berkeley, Calif., air pollution expert as chairman of the California Air Resources Board.

Robert Sawyer, a University of California professor emeritus on energy, was on the board once before in the mid-1970s and has spent nearly 30 years teaching and doing research on pollution and related topics."

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Schwarzenegger's "Alleged" Pledge

http://www.shns.com/
"In fact, Schwarzenegger never promised not to raise political money, nor is there any indication that he has altered his stance on any bill or administrative policy to cater to contributors, but politics rarely hinges on reality. It deals in perceptions and it's ironic that someone who triumphed in two careers by carefully cultivating an appealing public persona allowed himself to be demonized by essentially false charges. Thus, his failure to effectively respond to the attacks has to be considered a self-defeating error of political judgment that undermined his reformist ambitions.

Back to reality: His seeming pledge that "I'm not taking any money from anyone" was one sentence in an extensive response to a reporter's question about his stance on accepting contributions for his campaign for governor, following on what Schwarzenegger had said on the day he declared for governor: "As you know, I don't need to take money from anybody. I have plenty of money myself. I will make the decisions for the people."

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Was "Girlie Man" Comment A Mistake?

http://www.tracypress.com
"In retrospect, the “girlie men” remark, and all it implied was a tactical political error that came to haunt Schwarzenegger. He was abruptly changing course after months of telling voters that he and Democrats were enjoying “fantastic” levels of cooperation and progress, but didn’t really lay out a rationale for the change — assuming that his popularity gave him a coating of political Teflon and that voters would follow wherever he took them, especially in a confrontation with an unpopular Legislature. He was, therefore, beginning to create a credibility gap that was to become a yawning chasm. "

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Schwarzenegger Severs Ties With Graz

http://today.reuters.com/
"California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger cut his honorary ties to his hometown in Austria on Monday after officials in Graz criticized him for denying clemency to a death row inmate.

Schwarzenegger demanded that Graz stop using his name on a sports stadium and in promotions and returned a "ring of honor" he had been awarded by city officials in 1999, saying politicians in his hometown appeared to have rejected him.

A petition drive had been launched in Graz to have the town rename a stadium that has been named after Schwarzenegger because the Austrian-born governor allowed the execution of death-row inmate Stanley Tookie Williams this month."

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Remove Schwarzenegger's Name From Stadium?

http://www.kesq.com/
"Political parties in the city of Graz, Austria have started a petition drive to remove his name from a sports stadium.

Opposition to the death penalty is strong in Austria. After Schwarzenegger denied clemency for Williams, politicians from the Greens party in his hometown reacted by calling for his name to be removed from the "Arnold Schwarzenegger Stadium."

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Truce Between Arnie and Republicans

http://www.knoxstudio.com
"Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and California Republican Party Chairman Duf Sundheim emerged from a meeting Thursday to declare that as far as they're concerned, the controversy over the governor's appointment of Democrat Susan Kennedy as chief of staff is over.

"I think that issue has been put to rest," Sundheim said, after the governor's session with the state GOP board in a hotel conference room that lasted about an hour. "He made it clear she is there to implement his policies. She's totally committed to that, and we support his decision."

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Schwarzenegger & Republicans Meet

http://www.shns.com/
"Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger got an earful from GOP colleagues Tuesday in his first meeting with the Assembly Republican Caucus since his hiring of Susan Kennedy, a longtime Democratic activist, as his chief of staff.

The hourlong private session, attended by nearly 20 of the 32 Assembly Republicans, was a wide-ranging discussion on issues from a future transportation bond to defeat of Schwarzenegger's initiatives in last month's special election."

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Way To Go Arnold...

Way to go Arnold. Justice was served, finally. The only injustice was that it took 24 years to accomplish. It gave him too much time to reflect and strategize to build a base of well-meaning but wrong supporters. Why would he not write children's books condemning gang violence since no one in their right mind would buy a children's book supporting gang violence.

B.

Arnold Schwarzenegger

Arnold, I'm Disapointed In You...

You let me down. I thought that I was voting
for another German/Austrian American who had
made it through creativity, intelligence, dilligence
and personal courage, and instead I find a coward
who can't even stand up for what is right when it is
not politically expedient and a man who has lost his edge.

You could have had the courage to do the right
thing with Tookie Williams, instead of the political thing.
After 25 years, I don't care about the original crime.
Many murderers have done far less time. I do not care
to indulge the blood lust revenge of relatives. Whether
he was really guilty, I don't know. If he did commit the crime,
your decision was stupid. If he did not, your decision was evil.

You have ignored the lessons of history. Certainly, we of
German descent must have learned something from this
century's events. If people have no hope, they will riot and
create revolutions. There will be civil unrest and civil war.
If people feel they have nothing to lose, they will destroy.
They will fight to the death and take down everything.

Germany's situation was hopeless. So Germans went to war.
Some insame Germans took this as the opportunity to eliminate hope
for Jews. And so for these same reasons, Germans were defeated.
Because people can not live without hope and can not tolerate the
creation of a hopeless situation.

Tookie represented hope to many people, the hope that even a bad
man could change, that no matter how bad the beginning, a
person could change to create at least some good.

You of all people could have taken that and even turned it to your
advantage, with a creative twist, if you were still half the man
you used to be. But that would have taken courage that
apparently you no longer have.
Deborah

Arnold Schwarzenegger

Killing Is Wrong...

Dear people,I write to you not as a teenage girl but as a peer. A peer in a society where no-one can win. No-one can do what's right all the time because we are only human. We are not entitled to know or understand the workings of the world as it is beyond our grasp, but i do believe we are entitled to our opinions and sometimes though opinions differ they need to be heard. In relation to the execution of Williams i must voice my thoughts not because they are right because they are mine and in the democracy we are told to believe in, a democracy that our ancestors have worked for, i beliave i am entitled to my opinion. He killed four people. I will not deny that. I ask you to think about it. Each person had a family. Kids, parents, spouses, cousins, aunts, uncles, neices, nephews etc. By destroying their lives he destroyed many others. I dread to imagine their pain. Pain that cuts so deep words and actions can't console. I have been there. I do believe that though we may never fully recover from a loss we can move on. ANd here's the tricky part, do we hold on to our ander and let it consume us. OR do we grieve and suffer and build ourselves back up? For all your pain i am truly and deeply sorry. However i can not see the taking of another human life as justice. Life is sacred. Williams did a bad thing, but that does not make him a bad man. He spent years trying to make up for what he had done. He did his penence. He was working for good. WHat good i ask you can come from killing a man who was encouraging others not to end up like him? he showed remorse and for that we must at least admire him. I put to you GOVERNOR, the power of what you have just done. You have angered a massive force of people and for that you will suffer. I do not wish harm upon you but i must ask how one man's opinion can kill another? in a world where tolerance is preached how can the taking of a life under any circumstance be justified? you may not of pulled the trigger governor but his blood rmains on your hands. FOr that i wish for you that you may find peace. Race has always been an issue. As much as we deny it, it's always there. I believe that equality is where neither side use their race as an excuse. I predict ramifications that the black communtiy if AMerica will indeed make this a race issue and not one of facts. I don't think it is. You can not ask some-one to judge you from the inside and call it racisim if you do not get the desired answer? that's hypocricy. THink about it. I think that racism is going the other way. People are so afriad of being branded as racists, their judgements are being influenced. I'm not trying to anger the Bolack americans im just calling it as i see it. Like i said i may not be agreed with, but i am entitled to my point of view. I wish to send my condolences to the family of Williams and the community that treasured him. Yours sincerely, an irish girl. . . .. . . .Sarah

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Blog Reader Agrees With Arnold

"Dear Arnold: Please do your duty and not grant clemency to this murdering animal. Youy really shouldnt have considered i. If riots etc. break out over this it is your fault because you should never have coinsidered it. He and others like him deserve to die and whats better is that the majority of black people think so. I'm behind you.

John
Orange,Ca.

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One Woman's Opinion

THE MORE THINGS CHANGE THE MORE THEY REMAIN THE SAME. THER IS NO SUCH THING AS BLACK AMERICA IN THIS U.S.A WE AS A PEOPLE ARE JUST BLACK PEOPLE LIVING IN AMERICA. THE ONLY THING THAT HAS CHANGED IS THAT THE BLACKS ARE NO LONGER SLAVES. THE LAWS THAT GOVERNS OTHER PEOPLE IN THIS U,S,A DO NOT APPLY TO THE BLACKS . POLICES SHOOT BLACKS IN THE BACKS.THEY BEAT BLACKS KATRINA PROVE WHERE WE STOOD WE ARE STILL IN THE SAME PLACE THE SLAVES WERE WHEN THEY WERE STOLEN FROM THEIR HOMES AND DRAG TO THIS UNHOLY LAND. THE WHITE MAN GIVES US A CRUMB FROM HIS TABLE EVER NOW AND THEN TO MAKE US THINK WE ARE DOING BETTER ,WHAT A GREAT LIE, THE U.S.A. WAS BUILT ON MURDER. LIES. THIEF.ALL THE SINS GOD HATE.THE TEN COMMANDMENT IN THIS COUNTRY IS A JOKE. PEOPLE CAN COME FROM OTHER COUNTRY AND THE GOVERNMENT WILL DO ANY THING TO HELP THEM . THE BLACKS HAVE TO DO WHAT THEY CAN TO MAKE THING TO MAKE LIE A LITTLE BETTER FOR HIM AND HIS FAMILY WE ASK FOR BREAD AND GET SNAKES WE ASK FOR A CHANCE AND GET BEAT DOWN ,AND MURDER ONE DAY THOSE ON THE TOP WILL BE ON THE BOTTON AND THOSE ON THE BOTTOM WILL BE ON THETOP .


Virginia

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Schwarzenegger Denies Tookie Clemency (Full Statement)

http://www.mercurynews.com
"Stanley Williams has been convicted of brutally murdering four people during two separate armed robberies in February and March 1979. A California jury sentenced him to death, and he is scheduled for execution on December 13, 2005.

During the early morning hours of February 28, 1979, Williams and three others went on a robbery spree. Around 4 a.m., they entered a 7-Eleven store where Albert Owens was working by himself. Here, Williams, armed with his pump-action shotgun, ordered Owens to a back room and shot him twice in the back while he lay face down on the floor. Williams and his accomplices made off with about $120 from the store's cash register. After leaving the 7-Eleven store, Williams told the others that he killed Albert Owens because he did not want any witnesses. Later that morning, Williams recounted shooting Albert Owens, saying "You should have heard the way he sounded when I shot him." Williams then made a growling noise and laughed for five to six minutes.

On March 11, 1979, less than two weeks later, Williams, again armed with his shotgun, robbed a family operated motel and shot and killed three members of the family: the father, Yen-I Yang, who was shot once in the torso and once in the arm while he was laying on a sofa; the mother, Tsai-Shai Lin, who was shot once in the abdomen and once in the back; and the daughter, Yee-Chen Lin, who was shot once in her face. For these murders, Williams made away with approximately $100 in cash. Williams also told others about the details of these murders and referred to the victims as "Buddha-heads."

Now, his appeals exhausted, Williams seeks mercy in the form of a petition for clemency. He claims that he deserves clemency because he has undergone a personal transformation and is redeemed, and because there were problems with his trial that undermine the fairness of the jury's verdict.

Williams' case has been thoroughly reviewed in the 24 years since his convictions and death sentence. In addition to his direct appeal to the California Supreme Court, Williams has filed five state habeas corpus petitions, each of which has been rejected. The federal courts have also reviewed his convictions and death sentence. Williams filed a federal habeas corpus petition, and the U.S. District Court denied it. The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals confirmed this decision. Williams was also given a number of post-trial evidentiary hearings, and he and his lawyers had the opportunity at these hearings to present evidence that was not heard at trial. The jury's decision has withstood these challenges.

In all, Williams' case has been the subject of at least eight substantive judicial opinions. Prior to the filing of the clemency petition, the state court habeas process was completed on June 21, 1995, when the California Supreme Court denied Williams' fourth state habeas corpus petition. The federal court habeas process was completed on October 11, 2005, when the United States Supreme Court denied Williams' writ of certiorari.

The claim that Williams received an unfair trial was the subject of this extensive litigation in the state and federal courts. The courts considered the sufficiency of his counsel, the strategic nature of counsel's decisions during the penalty phase of Williams' trial, the adequacy and reliability of testimony from informants, whether Williams was prejudiced by security measures employed during his trial, whether he was competent to stand trial, whether the prosecutor impermissibly challenged potential jurors on the basis of race, and whether his jury was improperly influenced by Williams' threats made against them. There is no need to rehash or second guess the myriad findings of the courts over 24 years of litigation.

The possible irregularities in Williams' trial have been thoroughly and carefully reviewed by the courts, and there is no reason to disturb the judicial decisions that uphold the jury's decisions that he is guilty of these four murders and should pay with his life.

The basis of Williams' clemency request is not innocence. Rather, the basis of the request is the "personal redemption Stanley Williams has experienced and the positive impact of the message he sends" (quoting Williams' own clemency reply). But Williams' claim of innocence remains a key factor to evaluating his claim of personal redemption. It is impossible to separate Williams' claim of innocence from his claim of redemption.

Cumulatively, the evidence demonstrating Williams is guilty of these murders is strong and compelling. It includes: (1) eyewitness testimony of Alfred Coward, who was one of Williams' accomplices in the 7-Eleven shooting; (2) ballistics evidence proving that the shotgun casing found at the scene of the motel murders was fired from Williams' shotgun; (3) testimony from Samuel Coleman that Williams confessed that he had robbed and killed some people on Vermont Street (where the motel was located); (4) testimony from James and Esther Garrett that Williams admitted to them that he committed both sets of murders; and (5) testimony from jailhouse informant George Oglesby that Williams confessed to the motel murders and conspired with Oglesby to escape from county jail.

The trial evidence is bolstered by information from Tony Sims, who has admitted to being an accomplice in the 7-Eleven murder. Sims did not testify against Williams at trial, but he was later convicted of murder for his role in Albert Owens' death. During his trial and subsequent parole hearings, Sims has repeatedly stated under oath that Williams was the shooter.

Based on the cumulative weight of the evidence, there is no reason to second guess the jury's decision of guilt or raise significant doubts or serious reservations about Williams' convictions and death sentence. He murdered Albert Owens and Yen-I Yang, Yee-Chen Lin and Tsai-Shai Lin in cold blood in two separate incidents that were just weeks apart.

But Williams claims that he is particularly deserving of clemency because he has reformed and been redeemed for his violent past. Williams' claim of redemption triggers an inquiry into his atonement for all his transgressions. Williams protests that he has no reason to apologize for these murders because he did not commit them. But he is guilty, and a close look at Williams' post-arrest and post-conviction conduct tells a story that is different from redemption.

After Williams was arrested for these crimes, and while he was awaiting trial, he conspired to escape from custody by blowing up a jail transportation bus and killing the deputies guarding the bus. There are detailed escape plans in Williams' own handwriting. Williams never executed this plan, but his co-conspirator implicated Williams in the scheme. The fact that Williams conspired to murder several others to effectuate his escape from jail while awaiting his murder trial is consistent with guilt, not innocence. And the timing of the motel murders - less than two weeks after the murder of Albert Owens - shows a callous disregard for human life.

Williams has written books that instruct readers to avoid the gang lifestyle and to stay out of prison. In 1996, a Tookie Speaks Out Against Gang Violence children's book series was published. In 1998, "Life in Prison" was published. In 2004, Williams published a memoir entitled "Blue Rage, Black Redemption." He has also recently (since 1995) tried to preach a message of gang avoidance and peacemaking, including a protocol for street peace to be used by opposing gangs.

It is hard to assess the effect of such efforts in concrete terms, but the continued pervasiveness of gang violence leads one to question the efficacy of Williams' message. Williams co-founded the Crips, a notorious street gang that has contributed and continues to contribute to predatory and exploitative violence.

The dedication of Williams' book "Life in Prison" casts significant doubt on his personal redemption. This book was published in 1998, several years after Williams' claimed redemptive experience. Specifically, the book is dedicated to "Nelson Mandela, Angela Davis, Malcolm X, Assata Shakur, Geronimo Ji Jaga Pratt, Ramona Africa, John Africa, Leonard Peltier, Dhoruba Al-Mujahid, George Jackson, Mumia Abu-Jamal and the countless other men, women and youths who have to endure the hellish oppression of living behind bars." The mix of individuals on this list is curious. Most have violent pasts and some have been convicted of committing heinous murders, including the killing of law enforcement. But the inclusion of George Jackson (a militant activist who founded the Black Guerilla Family prison gang and was charged with the murder of a San Quentin prison guard) on this list defies reason and is a significant indicator that Williams is not reformed and that he still sees violence and lawlessness as a legitimate means to address societal problems.

There is also little mention or atonement in his writings and his plea for clemency of the countless murders committed by the Crips following the lifestyle Williams once espoused. The senseless killing that has ruined many families, particularly in African-American communities, in the name of the Crips and gang warfare is a tragedy of our modern culture. One would expect more explicit and direct reference to this byproduct of his former lifestyle in Williams' writings and apology for this tragedy, but it exists only through innuendo and inference.

Is Williams' redemption complete and sincere, or is it just a hollow promise? Stanley Williams insists he is innocent, and that he will not and should not apologize or otherwise atone for the murders of the four victims in this case. Without an apology and atonement for these senseless and brutal killings there can be no redemption. In this case, the one thing that would be the clearest indication of complete remorse and full redemption is the one thing Williams will not do.

Clemency decisions are always difficult, and this one is no exception. After reviewing and weighing the showing Williams has made in support of his clemency request, there is nothing that compels me to nullify the jury's decision of guilt and sentence and the many court decisions during the last 24 years upholding the jury's decision with a grant of clemency.

Therefore, based on the totality of circumstances in this case, Williams' request for clemency is denied."


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Mel Gibson To Challenge Arnie?

http://www.newindpress.com/
"Oscar wining actor and director Mel Gibson is being looked at by some California Republicans as their next governor to replace the increasingly unpopular Arnold Schwarzenegger from office.

Websites are pleading with Gibson to stand for elections even though he had said he never wanted to enter politics. Schwarzenegger's poll ratings have dipped in recent weeks. "

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Schwarzeneggar Proposes New Climate Strategy

http://www.shns.com/
"Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's climate advisers issued ambitious recommendations this week for reducing gases linked to global warming, including a new fee on gasoline and diesel.

The draft proposals fill in the blanks of an executive order Schwarzenegger issued in June, giving California the most aggressive goals in the world for fighting global warming. He commanded the state to reduce "greenhouse gas" emissions 80 percent below 1990 levels by 2050."

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Arnie Studying Tookie's Case

http://www.latimes.com/
""That's just part of being governor, is to make those kinds of decisions," he said. "And there are always in this job wonderful moments like today. This is a wonderful moment, and I love this moment. I told Carol we should take a picture in front of the Christmas tree, because it's that kind of a thing."

He added: "But then again you have a terrible situation where you have to make a decision on that, on the Tookie Williams thing. Yes, it is very tough to do those things."

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Conservatives Ask State GOP To Withhold Schwarzenegger Support

http://www.mercurynews.com/
"A conservative faction of the California Republican Party is asking party leaders to reconsider their endorsement of Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's re-election bid next year, a reaction to his hiring of a Democratic activist as chief of staff.

The appeal was made Thursday by the California Republican Assembly, one of the oldest and most conservative member organizations of the state GOP. It cited continued unrest among volunteers that Susan Kennedy, a former aide to Democratic Gov. Gray Davis, could have such an important position in the Schwarzenegger administration."


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Schwarzenegger Hospitalized Briefly

http://www.shns.com/
"Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger was back at work, "feeling fine" Wednesday after spending a few hours at a Sacramento hospital due to a rapid heartbeat.

Schwarzenegger was kept at the University of California, Davis Medical Center early Wednesday morning, his office said, after his personal physician recommended he go there to have his heart checked.

Margita Thompson, his press secretary, said the rapid heartbeat was brought on by a case of the stomach flu."

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Republicans Want Schwarzenegger To Explain Democratic Hire

http://www.shns.com/
"Leaders of the California Republican Party, still smarting over Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's choice of a longtime Democrat activist as his new chief of staff, have demanded a meeting with Schwarzenegger _ and an explanation.

"We disagree with the decision," Duf Sundheim, party chairman, said Tuesday. "We thought it would be beneficial to meet with the governor so he can explain to us in person what he did."

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NAACP Asks Schwarzenegger For Clemency

http://www.naacp.org/
"In his letter to Schwarzenegger on November 29, Gordon said: "Stanley Williams has renounced gang affiliation and has publicly apologized for his role in gang violence. He has become an accomplished author, activist, and mentor and has received five Nobel Peace Prize nominations, four Nobel Prize for Literature nominations, and the 2005 Presidential Call Service Award for his volunteer work to save youth. Few hold these accomplishments to their credit. Most importantly, Stanley Williams has vowed to spend the rest of his life working toward solutions to abolish gang violence.""

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Will Arnie Listen To Snoop Dogg?

http://www.newcriminologist.co.uk/
"Whether Snoop Dogg himself has met with the governor himself regarding this issue is not entirely clear - some news sources suggest that he has. Either way, with stars such as Elliott Gould, Danny Glover, Laurence Fishburne, Ted Danson, Mike Farrell, Russell Crowe, Richard Dreyfuss, Gabriel Byrne and Bianca Jagger adding their voice to the campaign alongside political and religious figures such as former governor of New York Mario Cuomo, former state senator Tom Hayden, Jesse Jackson and Desmond Tutu, the case is guaranteed to continue to generate a lot of publicity. Whether the political winds shift in Williams' favour remains to be seen."

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Schwarzenegger Hires New Finance Director

http://www.shns.com/
"Genest, 58, spent five years as the head budget aide to Senate Republicans before joining Schwarzenegger's finance department in 2003 as chief deputy director. He has been the acting director of the Department of Finance since September."

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Arnie Hires Democrat

http://www.shns.com
"Schwarzenegger's hiring Wednesday of Susan Kennedy _ Cabinet secretary for his Democratic predecessor Gov. Gray Davis, a leader in the state's abortion rights movement and a lesbian who has married her longtime partner _ has already set off alarms among conservatives, whose leaders suggest they have been abandoned by their strongman governor. "

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Arnie Appears In Upcoming Film

http://www.zap2it.com/
"California's chief executive appears in a small role in "The Kid & I," but revealing the exact nature of the cameo might spoil the fun of the comedy, which stars Tom Arnold, Eric Gores and Linda Hamilton. Suffice it to say that coordinating schedules with the busy and embattled star was something of a challenge. "

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Schwarzenegger Author Comments On Arnold's Current Situation

"While it may look like Arnold is losing steam, it stands to reason that he will re-invent himself yet again. Watch for ways in which he turns apparent defeats into humble victories. Watch for how he will either regain his stature as governor or step away from the job TOWARD another one that restores his status as statesman on the grand scale.
(BTW, I am co-author of the book, Why Arnold Matters: the Rise of a Cultural Icon)."

Michael Blitz
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Will Arnie Pardon Tookie?

http://www.cnn.com/
"California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger said he would consider granting clemency to convicted killer Stanley "Tookie" Williams, the Crips gang founder who became an anti-gang activist while in prison and was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize.

The governor said Friday he would meet December 8 in a private hearing with Williams' lawyers, Los Angeles County prosecutors and others involved."

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Arnie Visits Sacramento Food Bank

http://www.sacbee.com/
""It's a morale boost," Peter Berghius, Sacramento Food Director, said of Schwarzenegger's visit to the food bank's Oak Park facility. "Awareness of our programs is real important and we're honored the governor has chosen to visit this location."
Two years ago, First Lady Maria Shriver distributed turkey dinners at the same food bank. "

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Arnie - A Good China Trip

http://abcnews.go.com/
"In his six days here, Schwarzenegger has been mobbed by paparazzi, strolled the red carpet at the Shanghai premiere of "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire" and was quizzed by adoring students at China's most elite university on his vision of the California dream.

Business leaders have gushed about the celebrity governor's ability to open doors in China's expanding global marketplace. Front page glamour shots of Schwarzenegger and his wife, Maria Shriver, have been splashed across local English-language newspapers. And a competing trade mission headed by another Republican governor, Minnesota's Tim Pawlenty, has been all but eclipsed by Schwarzenegger's star wattage."

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Schwarzenegger & Chan's Anti-Piracy Video

http://www.sfgate.com/
"The public service announcement with Schwarzenegger and Chan, directed by "Terminator 3'' director Jonathan Mostow, cost an estimated $40,000 to produce and shows the two action stars on motorcycles, dodging speeding cars and crashes, as they discuss the costs and dangers of pirated products, from drugs and tools to clothing, luxury goods to DVDs.

"Let's terminate it!'' says Schwarzenegger of piracy at the close of the spot. "

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Schwarzengger Reaches Consensus With Shanghai Leaders

http://news.xinhuanet.com/
" In his talks with Shanghai Mayor Han Zheng, Schwarzenegger said California and Shanghai have great potential in cooperation in the fields of economics, culture, energy and others. He called for joint efforts from both sides to promote cooperation.

Han said California has maintained close contact with Shanghai as well as China in various sectors. The visit of the business delegation led by Schwarzenegger will be conducive to the further development of the existing economic and trade ties, he added. "

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Schwarzenegger Offers Rewards In Murder Cases

http://www.1bakersfield.com/
"Under the Governor's Reward program, 177 rewards have been offered since 1967 and 18 have been paid. The reward process is initiated when the Governor receives a written request from the chief of the law enforcement agency with investigatory jurisdiction over the matter. This request informs the Governor that (1) those responsible for the investigation have pursued all leads and believe, in their independent judgment, that a reward will help them in their efforts, (2) the crime is one for which a reward may be offered under California law, and (3) the victims' families support the reward. The Governor's legal affairs unit processes the request and ensures statutory compliance. The Governor makes the final determination regarding the request. "

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Schwarzenegger Attends Chinese "Harry Potter" Premier

http://www.guardian.co.uk/
"Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger was set for a busy schedule Thursday that included a tour of a steel plant and a stroll down the red carpet at the Shanghai premiere of ``Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.''

Shanghai is the second city on Schwarzenegger's six-day trade mission promoting California products and business opportunities. He travels to Hong Kong later in the week"

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Arnold Schwarzenegger & Jackie Chan

http://en.chinabroadcast.cn/
"The governor will co-star with fellow action hero, Jackie Chan, in a new buddy flick, or more precisely, a buddy promo, that's about to premiere on Chinese TV.

The 30-second public service announcement - which was shot before the Governator set out on his 12-day trade mission to China - promotes a cause that's near and dear to the erstwhile star's heart: stopping film and music piracy. "

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How The Chinese View Arnold's Trip

http://english.people.com.cn/
"As for Californian products, China is a huge market, and California will push forward the cooperation and exchanges with China in farm products, biological technology, the entertainment industry and energy-saving.

Californian Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger made the remark in Beijing Tuesday at the China-US Californian Business Networking Dinner. Schwarzenegger, also a famous movie star, is paying his first visit to China after he was elected as governor.

California, whose gross product accounts for 13 percent of US gross domestic product, has the strongest economy of all American states.

California and China keep very close economic ties, and bilateral trade brings benefits to both sides, he said. "

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Schwarzenegger Soliciting Business In China

http://www.sfgate.com/
"Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger opened the business portion of his China trade mission by focusing on renewable energy, praising a Silicon Valley-designed solar chip as part of "the future" of energy efficiency in China and at home.


Schwarzenegger's three-city trade mission began in earnest Tuesday morning. He delivered a speech a day after a more boisterous ceremonial event, where he and his wife, Maria Shriver, were mobbed by unruly photographers and fans."

Arnold Schwarzenegger

Arnie Goes To China

http://abcnews.go.com/
"Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger left for China on Sunday for a six-day mission to encourage Chinese officials to crack down on the piracy of copyrighted music, movies and software and to promote California products.

The trip also gives him a chance to revive his political image after the bruising defeat of his "year of reform" package in a special election last week. "

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Arnie On The Election

http://www.sacunion.com/
"“It’s always easy to look back. As a matter of fact, you know, if I would do another Terminator movie, I would have Terminator travel back in time to tell Arnold not to have a special election. ... I should have also listened to my wife, who said to me ‘Don’t do this.’ But anyway, the bottom line is we did it, the bottom line is that we didn’t win. See how I’m making this glass half-full? We didn’t win. We lost. The bottom line is that we’ve just got to go and now, look at the reality of this (and) shift gears, because in the end, remember I came up here for one reason, and this is to serve the people of California.”
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Schwarzenegger Takes The Blame For The Failure

http://abcnews.go.com
"The buck stops with me," he told reporters Thursday during a Capitol news conference, referring to the clean sweep against his proposals in Tuesday's special election. "I take full responsibility for this election. I take full responsibility for its failure."

Voters rejected each of the initiatives Schwarzenegger was pushing on the ballot. He sought to implement a state spending cap and give the governor authority to make midyear budget cuts, change the way legislative districts are drawn, lengthen the probationary period for teachers and restrict the ability of public employee unions to raise money for political campaigns."

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Arnie's Propositions Rejected

http://www.krqe.com/
"California voters have rejected all eight measures that were on their ballots yesterday.
The last of them fell today when the final count showed that voters rejected an initiative requiring parents to be notified when minors seek abortions.

Four of the measures were supported by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger.

Those would have lengthened the probationary period for teachers, turned over legislative redistricting to a panel of three retired judges, capped state spending, and restricted union campaign spending."

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Arnie Campaigns In Chico

http://www.orion-online.net/
"Hundreds stood outside in the drizzle awaiting Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s arrival Monday morning at the Cozy Diner on Mangrove Avenue.

Supporters and protestors of propositions from Tuesday’s special election stood side by side holding picket signs on the sidewalks in front of the diner.

Schwarzenegger's first stop of the day was in Chico. The governor is trying to get Californians to vote "yes" for certain propositions as part of the Join Arnold campaign in the last day before the special election."

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Schwarzengger At The End Of The Campaign

http://www.kesq.com/
"Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger is circling California today, making a final pitch to voters to back the four measures he supports on tomorrow's special election ballot.

He is slated for seven events over 12 hours, beginning by greeting breakfast diners at the Cozy Diner in Chico, then retirees at the upscale Del Webb Sun City community in Roseville."


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Schwarzenegger In Bakersfield

http://www.bakersfieldonline.us/
"The Governor's message rang through . . . vote YES on propositions 74, 75, 76, and 77 . . . over and over again. Surrounded by supporters and accompanied by the band U2, the governor repeated his request for Californians to "go to the poles with a smile in (on) your face and vote YES on proposition 74, YES on proposition 75, YES on proposition 76, YES on proposition 77. A mantra to be sure, but a powerful statement to the voters."

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Schwarzenegger Tours Torrance Helicopter Factory

http://www.dailybreeze.com/
"Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger greeted hundreds of Robinson Helicopter workers in Torrance on Friday and urged them to back his package of four measures in Tuesday's special election.

After arriving 45 minutes late, Schwarzenegger was given a personal tour of the plant by founder Frank Robinson. With the news media following his every move, Schwarzenegger smiled and asked questions of some of the plant's 1,225 employees as they assembled helicopters for the world's largest helicopter manufacturer."

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Arnie To Help Boost Ski Tourism

http://www.skipressworld.com/
"Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, the California Travel and Tourism Commission and California’s ski destinations have teamed up for the first time to launch the California Snow Campaign aimed at boosting the ‘Golden State’s’ winter sports profile worldwide.

“California’s incredible natural beauty, great snow, sunny skies and world-class resorts make it one of the best places in the world to ski,” said Governor Arnie. “I welcome skiers, winter sports enthusiasts and people from across the world to come enjoy our 43,000 acres of premier ski areas, 34 outstanding resorts and experience the amazing hospitality that California has to offer.”"

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Schwarzenegger & The Propositions

http://www.japantoday.com/
"Proposition 74 extends the period of time teachers need to win permanent tenure, while Proposition 75 requires public service unions to obtain members' permission each year to use dues for political campaigns, a move that will hurt the Democratic Party which depends on the support of unions.

Proposition 76 caps the amount of money the debt-ridden state can spend each year and allow the governor to make mid-year budget cuts, while Proposition 77 would remove the Democrat-dominated state legislature's power to redraw political boundaries and give it to an appointed panel of three retired judges."

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Beatty Battles Arnie

http://www.heraldsun.news.com.au
"CALIFORNIA Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and actor Warren Beatty are starring in a bitter political slugfest.

Beatty has attacked Mr Schwarzenegger in an advertisement urging Californians to vote against reforms to go before the electorate in a special election.

"Don't give him more power," Beatty says in the one-minute advertisement he wrote."
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Arnie Visits San Luis Obispo

http://www.ksby.com
"In an effort to gain support for his four propositions, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger makes a quick stop at a San Luis Obispo restaurant.

Schwarzenegger came by the Apple Farm on Tuesday, just two days before his town hall meeting in San Luis Obispo, and was greeted by supporters and those would like to see him defeated."

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Schwarzenegger Visits Bakersfield Republican Headquarters

http://www.kget.com/
"Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger visited Bakersfield's Republican Headquarters, Tuesday, to gather support for next week's Special Election.
The Governor is also rallying up support around the state for his Special Election initiatives, after the latest field polls show he's losing support.

Volunteers at the Republican Headquarters on California Avenue are working around the clock, making phone calls in support of the governor’s initiatives. "

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Schwarzenegger In San Diego

http://abcnews.go.com
"Schwarzenegger emerged quietly, without introduction, from the kitchen of Point Loma Seafoods on Sunday. For 45 minutes, he shook hands, handed out campaign booklets, signed autographs and posed for photos. There were no speeches, no loudspeakers and unlike many of his appearances no protests. "

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Arnie Takes His Message To Democrats, Independents

http://www.washingtonpost.com
""He needs to convince Democrats and independents that his reforms are not politically motivated, that he's looking after their best interests," said Mark Baldassare, a pollster at the Public Policy Institute of California."

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Arnie's Ads Back On TV

http://www.usatoday.com/
"But Schwarzenegger decided to come back to the airwaves starting today in another ad that promotes his slate of four of the eight measures on the ballot. For a few days, images of Schwarzenegger appeared only in commercials by groups against the propositions — a well-financed labor alliance representing teachers, nurses, firefighters and other government workers. Schwarzenegger calls his opponents "union bosses."
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What's At Stake With The Special Election

http://www.thestate.com/
"If Schwarzenegger loses the four measures he has been promoting, analysts say it will undo the populist mystique that gave him a special power during his first year in office. Gone will be the notion that the celebrity Republican governor has such natural appeal he can take his cause directly to the people when Democrats in the Legislature refuse to do his bidding.

The special election campaign and the months-long struggle that preceded it have already inflicted grave damage to Schwarzenegger's standing with the public. For the first time in his political career, he has had to contend with serious opposition, this time from unions that have spent millions on TV ads to drive down his popularity."

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Schwarzenegger - No Amnesty For Illegal Immigrants

http://www.foxnews.com
"Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger told a group of Spanish-speaking voters he opposes amnesty for illegal immigrants and defended his veto of a bill that would have granted driver's licenses to illegal immigrants. "

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Arnie To Visit China & Hong Kong

http://www.japantoday.com/
" California Gov Arnold Schwarzenegger will travel to Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong from Nov 14 to 19 to promote his state, officials of his press office said Tuesday.

He will market California agriculture, encourage tourism to California, discuss intellectual property rights and promote business investment in California, they said. Schwarzenegger, a household name in China, will start his trip in Beijing, where he will meet with government officials, speak at Tsinghua University and attend a Special Olympics event."

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Schwarzenegger Takes Public Questions

http://www.washingtonpost.com
"Arnold Schwarzenegger, who calls himself the "people's governor" of California, took questions on Monday from members of the public not chosen by his staff -- a relatively rare event in a highly scripted ballot measure campaign.

During a live television appearance, the former actor and bodybuilder smoothly fielded polite questions on four ballot measures in a special election he has called for November 8."


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Arnold Wants His Ads Pulled From TV

http://cbs5.com/
"Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has asked television stations to pull ads that show the him urging voters to approve measures he supports in next month’s special election.


“The governor and his staff must believe that a close association of the measures with the governor does not help them succeed in November,” University of Southern California professor Elizabeth Garrett told KCBS reporter Janice Wright."

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Schwarzenegger Snubs Bush

http://www.cbsnews.com/
"In a salute to Ronald Reagan, President Bush is helping dedicate a new Air Force One exhibit at the former president's library, but his appearance at a GOP fundraiser while he's here has upset some California Republicans.

Arnold Schwarzenegger became irked at Mr. Bush for making an appearance in order to raise money from the same Republicans the governor wants help from in a special election fight. So, in retaliation, Schwarzenegger is snubbing the president's biggest public appearance in the state. "

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Arnie Asks "What To Do With Surplus?"

http://www.newsahead.com
"California's Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger announced a state-wide election for November for the public’s help in deciding how an unexpected budget surplus will be handled. Several other "ballot initiatives" will be decided on, but the poll is seen less as a matter of issues than as a vehicle for "The Governator’s" political ambitions. The nickname stems from Schwarzenegger’s fame as The Terminator in the movie by the same name.

A positive response to four issues on the ballot is expected to encourage Schwarzenegger and his supporters to test the waters for his run on the United States presidency in the 2008 election."

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Schwarzenegger's 2006 Agenda

http://www.sciencedaily.com
"The Los Angeles Times said the Republican governor wants to focus on health insurance for children, homelessness and big building projects that have been the hallmark of some Democratic governors.

Schwarzenegger is also planning a more measured approach to changing the state's pension system for public employees. He halted a controversial pension overhaul last spring after enraging police and firefighters unions and Democratic legislators."

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Arnie & Farmers

http://www.capitalpress.info/
"The governor demonstrated a keen interest in the issues affecting California farmers in his actions on key agriculture bills that reached his desk from the 2005 legislature. In the days before the Oct. 9 deadline to act on the legislation, Schwarzenegger showed that he does know what impacts laws approved in the statehouse will have on those living in the ranch house."

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Kerry Criticizes Arnie

http://www.washingtonpost.com
"Kerry was the second leading national politician this week to weigh in on California's Prop. 75 ballot initiative, which would require unions to get approval from members before using dues for political causes.


"This represents part of an ongoing effort by the Republican Party to create an unfair playing field, to change the balance of democracy in America," Kerry said."

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Arnie To Star In Terminator 4, True Lies 2

http://breakingnews.iol.ie/
"Hollywood action man Arnold Schwarzenegger is set to juggle his role as California Governor with a return to the big screen - he has reportedly agreed to star in two big money sequels.

The actor-turned-politician has agreed to reteam with Oscar-winning director James Cameron in a fourth Terminator installment in addition to a sequel to True Lies, according to website Moviehole.net."

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Schwarzenegger and John McCain

http://www.tucsoncitizen.com/
"McCain came to California yesterday to try to help sell Schwarzenegger's November ballot proposals to a skeptical public.

During appearances with the governor in Burbank and Oakland, McCain urged California voters to support the four initiatives backed by Schwarzenegger on the special election ballot. He depicted the measures as important steps to make government more accountable.

"I have campaigned for reform efforts all over the country," McCain said at the first event, at a Burbank hotel. "What happens in California has significant effect in states like mine that are nearby. It's just a reality."

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Schwarzenegger Signs Violent Video Games Bill

http://www.macworld.com/news
"California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signed into law legislation that will restrict sales of violent video games to children under 18 years of age. The law goes into effect January 1, 2006.

Drafted by Assembly Speaker pro Tem Leland Yee of San Francisco, the bill, known as AB1179, makes it illegal to sell or rent video games that “depict serious injury to human beings in a manner that is especially heinous, atrocious, or cruel,” according to speaker Yee’s office. Retailers who violate the act can be hit for up to $1,000 in fines."

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Conservative Commentary On Special Election

http://worldnetdaily.com/
"The head start this has given Schwarzenegger's foes produced a series of polls indicating that most or all of the initiatives faced defeat, and that Schwarzenegger's own popularity had declined precipitously. Now that "Ah-nold" is wading into the fray himself, however, and some pro-initiative TV commercials are beginning to hit the airwaves, this picture is expected to change. Schwarzenegger has demonstrated an impressive ability to persuade the voters to support his initiatives, and there is no reason why this should suddenly evaporate. In addition, just to assure everybody that he is no lame duck, and expects to be around for quite a while, he has announced that he will run for re-election in 2006. "

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Propositions That Arnie Supports

http://www.forbes.com/
"-- Teacher Tenure. Proposition 74 would increase the probationary period for state school teachers from two to five years. It would also make it easier to dismiss teachers who receive two consecutive unsatisfactory performance evaluations. The California chapter of the powerful National Education Association teacher's union is fiercely opposed.

-- Spending Limits. Proposition 76 would amend the state constitution to limit spending to the previous year's level plus the average-revenue growth of the three previous years. If the state legislature does not pass the budget, then the existing budget's spending levels would continue. Under certain circumstances the governor could declare a fiscal state of emergency and amend the budget on his own.

-- Redistricting. Proposition 77 would amend the state constitution to strip redistricting power from the legislature and grant it to a non-partisan, three-member panel of retired judges. "
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Schwarzenegger Signs Anti-Paparazzi Law

http://www.stuff.co.nz/
"California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signed a law tripling damages celebrities can win from paparazzi if they are assaulted during a shoot and denying the photographers profits from any pictures taken during an altercation.

The new law comes as Los Angeles authorities try to crack down on aggressive photographers following a series of altercations involving actresses Reese Witherspoon, Lindsay Lohan and Scarlett Johansson, among others. "


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Arnie Says No To Same Sex Marriage

http://www.nzherald.co.nz
"Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger in a widely expected move vetoed a bill on Thursday that would have allowed gay couples to marry.
The Republican governor had earlier this month indicated he would veto the bill passed by California's Democrat-led legislature. The bill was the first of its kind approved by a state legislature. "

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From Schwarzenegger's Mexico Speech

http://www.vidaenelvalle.com/
"I believe the future holds unbelievable promise for us. I saw this promise when I met with a group of college students from California and México, participating in a college exchange program in Mexicali.

These students are learning together and someday will work together, making the California-México partnership even stronger and more dynamic.

I have great faith in what we can achieve whether it is trade, immigration, the environment, health care, education, disaster relief, and much more.

California and México share the same future. And we will raise prosperity and the quality of life in our region by embracing that future together. "

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Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger For Sale On Ebay

http://www.macon.com
"Arnold Schwarzenegger has famously asserted that he cannot be bought by donors. On Tuesday, his critics begged to differ: They briefly put the governor up for sale on auction giant eBay.

The gag, one slightly tarnished Schwarzenegger, was placed up for bid by the California Nurses Association, a labor union that has been battling and belittling the Republican governor for months, at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday. By 4:19 p.m., eBay shut down the sale."

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Schwarzenegger On Warren Beatty

http://www.signonsandiego.com/
"Beatty's harsh words have been a bit puzzling for Schwarzenegger. In an interview with The Associated Press last week, Schwarzenegger, a Republican, said he and Beatty had a "great relationship" despite their divergent political views. He also suggested his fellow actor was out of work and looking for attention.

"Because, you know, he can give a speech somewhere and if he doesn't mention my name and no one writes about it," Schwarzenegger said. "So...that's why he throws my name in because it becomes newsworthy and it becomes big and gets coverage."

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Arnie In Mexico

http://www.sfgate.com
"Mexico is our Number One trading partner, and I am proud that we have increased trade with Mexico by 16 percent last year alone," Schwarzenegger said Saturday. "Our trade relationship supports as many as 200,000 California jobs and generates nearly $160 billion for our economy."


Schwarzenegger and Gov. Eugenio Elorduy pledged to maintain "a permanent working relationship," and the U.S. governor said he planned to return to Mexico to meet with President Vicente Fox."

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Schwarzenegger Meets Israeli Minister

http://www.ynetnews.com/
"Shalom told Schwarzenegger that he would be happy to see California, who's economy is the fifth strongest in the world, to open an interests office in Israel, as 21 other American states have done. Schwarzenegger responded positively to the idea.

He told the foreign minister that the previous governor had closed all the state's offices around the world, but that he would reopen them, and that Israel would be one of the first countries in which offices would be established."

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Schwarzenegger Seeks Hispanic Votes

http://www.washingtonpost.com/
"To shore up his standing, Schwarzenegger will travel Friday for his first official visit to the capital of the Mexican state of Baja California for meetings with Mexican leaders.

And his political campaign plans to spend more than $1 million in the coming weeks for ads on Spanish language television to promote his ballot measures on the upcoming Nov. 8 election."

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Arnie Readies For Battle

http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/
"Arnold Schwarzenegger -- tanned, tan suit, open-collared shirt, running shoes -- will run for re-election in 2006, but first, he says cheerfully, these next seven weeks will be "the rebuttal" to the ad assault from government employee unions. He wants voters to pass ballot measures to make teachers wait five rather than two years before achieving tenure, a lifetime job entitlement; to restrict the growth of government spending by giving governors greater latitude for cutting it; and to give a panel of retired judges power to draw legislative districts."

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Will Arnie Sign Violent Videogames Bill?

http://www.gamesindustry.biz
"Arnold Schwarzenegger is still debating whether or not to sign the controversial violent videogames bill into law. Now there's renewed pressure for him to veto the bill."
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Arnold Confidence in Passing The Propositions

http://www.signonsandiego.com
"Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger expressed confidence Tuesday he can persuade voters to approve several "reform" measures in the special election he called for Nov. 8, although he acknowledged making mistakes in his effort, starting with a widely publicized comment last year calling nurses a special interest group whose "butts" he is always kicking."

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Arnie Says "No Soda In High Schools"

http://www.borsa-italia.net
"California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed legislation on Thursday to ban sales of sodas in state high schools as part of an effort to stem teen obesity. "California is facing an obesity epidemic," said Schwarzenegger, a former Mr. Olympia and longtime health advocate. "Today we are taking some first steps in creating a healthy future for California." He signed the legislation at the start of a daylong summit on health and obesity in the California capital Sacramento. He said that one out of three children in California, the nation's most populous state, is obese..."

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Arnold and Proposition 75

http://www.sfgate.com/
"Schwarzenegger faces a steep challenge. He must spend the next seven weeks convincing voters — especially Democrats and Independents, who have abandoned him in droves — that public employee union "bosses" are the real obstacles to meaningful reform. And he must somehow do this without stigmatizing rank and file workers."

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Schwarzenegger To "Terminate" Childhood Obesity

http://www.borsa-italia.net/
"Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger -- aiming to "terminate" childhood obesity -- has signed into law three proposals to reduce the amount of so-called junk food available in the state's schools. The new laws: Restrict the sale of soft drinks in high schools, extending a prohibition already in place in the state's lower grades. Set nutritional standards for vending-machine snacks and other foods sold in schools. Set aside $18.2 million so that schools can serve more fruits and vegetables in meal programs..."

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Official Reelect Arnold Schwarzenegger Governor in 2006 Press Release

Today marks the official launch of the Re-elect Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger in 2006 website at http://www.schwarzeneggergovernor.com. This website will chronicle Schwarzenegger’s reelection campaign from his historic announcement last Friday in San Diego to election day 2006 and beyond.

Schwarzenegger made history in 2003 when voters successfully recalled Gray Davis and elected Schwarzenegger Governor. Arnold has made major progress in terminating “business as usual” in California and reforming state government. However, much work needs to be done and Schwarzenegger is announcing his reelection bid now to let all the residents of California know that he’s not leaving the Governor’s office in Sacramento until the job is done.

The special interest groups that thrived pre-Arnie will do everything possible to thwart Schwarzenegger’s re-election. However, the people of California are too smart to be fooled. Californian voters don’t want to go back to the dark days of unresponsive government and a vote for Arnold equals a vote for continued California reform.

Http://www.schwarzeneggergovernor.com will be the top internet resource for information about Governor Arnold’s reelection drive. Make sure to bookmark this resource for the latest updates about the Schwarzenegger campaign. From San Diego to San Francisco, Los Angeles to Monterey, Anaheim to Fresno, Schwarzenegger is the people’s choice for California’s governor and the people will reelect Schwarzenegger in 2006.

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Arnie Runs Again

http://fox40.trb.com
"You sent me to Sacramento to fix the broken problem. Let us work together so we can fix it," said Governor Schwarzenegger."

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Schwarzenegger Announces He'll Seek Second Term As Governor

http://www.sfgate.com/

"Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, pledging to "finish the job" he started in the state's highest office, said Friday he would seek a second term in 2006 -- a promise his campaign hopes will boost funding and support for his embattled Nov. 8 special election ballot measures."

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