Which Way, L.A.?
The Race to Replace Congresswoman Hilda Solis
LA teachers won't be allowed to stage a walkout on Friday. Judy Chu is giving Gil Cedillo a tough fight in a so-called "Hispanic" congressional district. Plus, will the State of California go the way of Chrysler? On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, Pope Benedict XVI's Middle East "pilgrimage" has turned contentious.
By Warren Olney • • 53m ListenCan a so-called "Hispanic" congressional district be won by an Asian candidate? Also, LA teachers won't be allowed to stage a walkout on Friday. On Reporter's Noetbook, will the Obama Administration and Congress decide that the state of California is too big to fail? On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, Pope Benedict XVI's Middle East "pilgrimage" has turned contentious. Does the religious leader have a political tin ear? We hear the assessments of Jews, Palestinians and Roman Catholic Christians.
Banner image: Congressional candidates Gil Cedillo and Judy Chu
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4 storiesThe Pope: Religion and Politics in the Middle East
As Pope Benedict XVI continues his " pilgrimage " to the Middle East, different groups are pursuing different agendas. They include the Vatican, the Israeli government and the Palestinian Authority -- not to mention local Catholic clergy, the chief Rabbinate and Islamic leaders.
Read the story28 minRestraining Order Issued against Teachers' Union Strike
The United Teachers of Los Angeles planned a one-day work stoppage this coming Friday to protest layoffs and class size reductions. Superintendent Ramon Cortines called it “dangerous, illegal and irresponsible.” Today, a local judge issued a restraining order. Connie Llano writes on education for the Los Angeles Daily News .
Read the story6 minThe Race to Replace Congresswoman Hilda Solis
When Hilda Solis became President Obama’s Secretary of Labor , she gave up the 32nd Congressional District in LA and its eastern suburbs. Twelve candidates are in next Tuesday’s primary race , among them frontrunners Gil Cedillo and Judy Chu , and newcomer Emanuel Pleitez (pictured at left).
Read the story11 minCalifornia Goes in Search of Bailout Money
On Thursday, Governor Schwarzenegger will issue two revised budget proposals: one based on the passage of Measures 1-A through E in next week’s election and one based on their failure. In the meantime, the State Treasurer and Assembly Speaker have gone to Washington in search of bailout money.
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