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A California Drama without a Hollywood Ending
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has lost another round in his ongoing battle with his own Republican Party, the Democrats and the voters of California. We look at yesterday’s crushing election results and the bleak future of a state with a deficit of $21 billion. Also, the credit card reform bill is "armed" and ready to go, and the "missing link" as media blockbuster.
By Warren Olney • • 50m ListenGovernor Arnold Schwarzenegger has lost another round in his ongoing battle with his own Republican Party, the Democrats and the voters of California. We look at yesterday’s crushing election results and the bleak future of a state with a deficit of $21 billion. Also, the credit card reform bill is "armed" and ready to go, and a possible key to human evolution rolled out like a Hollywood movie.
Banner image: (L to R) California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, President Barack Obama and Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) depart the Oval Office of the White House after meeting about auto efficiency and emissions. Photo: Michael Reynolds-Pool/Getty Images
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3 storiesHouse Likely to Pass Credit Card Bill…and Gun Law?
Congress today took up the credit-card reform bill passed yesterday by the Senate 90-to-5. It includes permission for visitors to carry guns in national parks. The White House says President Obama will sign the bill with that amendment. Sudeep Reddy is economics reporter for the Wall Street Journal and blogger for Real Time Economics.
Read the story7 minA California Drama without a Hollywood Ending
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger says he came "to fix what is broken in California." But his favorability rating has plunged into the low 30's and, after yesterday's election , all he can do is pick up the pieces.
Read the story34 minBig Media Scene Surrounds Discovery of Ida Primate Fossil
A 47-million year old fossil described as "the missing link" is being revealed in a peer-reviewed, scientific article and as part of a coordinated book, film and TV deal including exclusive coverage by ABC News . In the ABC News studios today, viewers could see the fossil remains of a monkey-like creature.
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