Which Way, L.A.?
California Flexes Its Muscle in DC
Israel says the attacks won't end until Hamas stops firing rockets across the border. Hamas says that won't happen. European leaders work for immediate ceasefire, while the US is thinking long term. On this rebroadcast of To the Point, we update the fighting and the diplomacy. Also, on Which Way, L.A.?, former Congressman Leon Panetta has been named by Barack Obama to head the CIA. We hear about him, Speaker Nancy Pelosi and other Californians in national jobs. Are they giving the state new clout in Washington? Plus, some new state laws you might not have heard of.
By Warren Olney • • 1h 0m ListenIsrael says the attacks won't end until Hamas stops firing rockets across the border. Hamas says that won't happen. European leaders work for immediate ceasefire, while the US is thinking long term. On this rebroadcast of To the Point, we update the fighting and the diplomacy. Also, on Which Way, L.A.?, former Congressman Leon Panetta has been named by Barack Obama to head the CIA. We hear about him, Speaker Nancy Pelosi and other Californians in national jobs. Are they giving the state new clout in Washington?
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4 storiesCalifornia's Growing Clout in DC
Leon Panetta is just the latest Californian to assume an important new role in Washington.
Read the story1 minNo Budget but Plenty of New Laws
The new year means new laws for California. Governor Schwarzenegger signed 771 bills last year, on subjects ranging from text messaging while driving to pet trusts and electronic bingo machines. Most of them took effect January 1, as Patrick McGreevy reports in the Los Angeles Times .
Read the story1 minLeon Panetta, Obama's Surprise Pick to Head the CIA
Democrat Leon Panetta of Monterey served in Congress for 17 years. He was Bill Clinton's budget director and chief of staff, and he was part of the Iraq Study Group . He's well regarded as a competent, nonpartisan manager, but he does not have direct, hands-on experience in intelligence.
Read the story1 minAfter 10 Days, No Let-up in Gaza
The invasion of Gaza is ten days old and there's no sign of a slowdown as Hamas vows to continue firing rockets across the border and Israel vows to continue until they stop. More than 500 Palestinians have died in the past 10 days; 2600 have been wounded. Five Israelis have died from Hamas rocket fire.
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