Which Way, L.A.?
The State of the State and the Workings of Congress
What does Governor Schwarzenegger really want? We talk with his Chief of Staff. Also, a conversation with a veteran of 35 years in Congress and the Democrats' point man on climate change. On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, at L'Aquila in Italy, President Obama's being looked to for leadership on world finance and global warming. Is progress likely or is the G8 an anachronistic waste of time?
By Warren Olney • • 53m ListenNo progress again today in Sacramento. Is the Governor using the budget crisis in a last effort to reform state government before he runs out of time? We talk with Chief of Staff Susan Kennedy. On Reporter's Notebook, LA's veteran Congressman Henry Waxman says government really can serve the public interest. On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, at L'Aquila in Italy, President Obama's being looked to for leadership on world finance and global warming. Is progress likely or is the G8 an anachronistic waste of time?
Banner image: California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger (L) walks with his Chief of Staff Susan Kennedy (R) to a press conference where he called state legislators to a special session to address budget concerns. Photo: Max Whittaker/Getty Images
In this episode
3 storiesAt the G8 Summit: World Leaders Meet Low Expectations
The leaders of the US, Japan, Russia, Canada, Germany, France and Britain have assembled in L'Aquila, Italy, where Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi is hosting the so-called G8 Summit . L'Aquila was devastated by an earthquake just three months ago. Some 3500 reporters are on hand today.
Read the story28 minThe Dismal State of the State
Susan Kennedy is a long-time Democrat who worked for US Senator Dianne Feinstein and former Governor Gray Davis. She created a stir in Sacramento when she signed on as Chief of Staff to Republican Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. Her official biography says she "played a key role" in developing a "visionary bipartisan brand of politics."
Read the story13 minWaxman on the Congress, Climate
Today in Italy, President Obama told other G8 leaders that things have changed in Washington when it comes to global warming.
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