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Villaraigosa Says He Won't Run for Governor
Mayor Villaraigosa talks about his future at City Hall, and we look at the future of California's credit ratings. On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, this weekend's deadly violence reduced the size of demonstrations on the streets of Tehran, but a few hundred did face tear gas and police batons again today.
By Warren Olney • • 51m ListenMayor Villaraigosa says he won't run for Governor. We look at the impact on next year's statewide contest. Plus, with credit agencies lowering California's ratings--where does the federal government get off refusing to guarantee state bonds? On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, this weekend's deadly violence reduced the size of demonstrations on the streets of Tehran, but a few hundred did face tear gas and police batons again today. How serious is the threat to the ruling elite?
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3 storiesMore Protests on the Streets of Iran
It appears that at least 20 demonstrators were killed Saturday on the streets of Iran in clashes with police and militias in civilian clothes. After a quieter Sunday, protesters were back on the streets of Tehran today.
Read the story26 minVillaraigosa Says He Won't Run for Governor
Antonio Villagraigosa will be sworn in for his second term next month as Mayor of Los Angeles . On CNN today, Villagraigosa was asked if he’s planning to run for Governor. Recalling his family's history with the city and the challenges that face it, he told Wolf Blitzer he’ll remain as mayor until his term is over.
Read the story13 minIs California Getting Unfairly Dinged?
Last week both Moody’s and Standard and Poor’s warned California that it’s in store for downgrades of its credit ratings, already the lowest of any state and approaching the junk-bond status. That’s led to a lot of California bashing.
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