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Kamala Harris, a Rising Star in California Politics
Kamala Harris, who won the race for state Attorney General last month by a fraction of one point, is already a national celebrity. The New York Times says she's one of 17 women with a chance of being President. But how many Southern Californians know what she stands for? We talk with her about her background, her priorities and her ambitions. Also, the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals heard arguments today on Prop 8. Will it reverse the judge who called a ban on gay marriage unconstitutional. On our rebroadcast of To the Point, holiday shopping, China and economic recovery.
By Warren Olney • • 52m ListenKamala Harris, who won the race for state Attorney General last month by a fraction of one point, is already a national celebrity. The New York Times says she's one of 17 women with a chance of being President. But how many Southern Californians know what she stands for? We talk with her about her background, her priorities and her ambitions. Also, the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals heard arguments today on Prop 8. Will it reverse the judge who called a ban on gay marriage unconstitutional. On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, Wall Street executives are getting bonuses, giving parties and renting summer homes in the Hamptons again, but the rest of the economy is growing a lot more slowly. What are the early indicators from holiday shopping? What do shopping habits in China have to do with US recovery?
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3 storiesOpening Arguments for Prop 8
Proposition 8 , California's ban on same-sex marriage, was declared unconstitutional by a federal judge, and today the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals took up the case . Neither Attorney General Jerry Brown nor Governor Schwarzenegger was willing to defend it. Douglas NeJaime is a professor of law at Loyola Law School.
Read the story7 minAttorney General-elect Kamala Harris' vision for California
Kamala Harris talks about her stances on police reform and the future of California.
Read the story20 minHoliday Shopping, China and Economic Recovery
Consumer spending accounts for 70 percent of the US economy, so the holiday shopping season is an important measure of economic recovery. This year, it started early, and the big question is, how long will it last?
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