City Council Puts Off Budget Cutting Decision Til Monday, Nov. 24th

 Frank Gormlie  November 19, 2008  3 Comments on City Council Puts Off Budget Cutting Decision Til Monday, Nov. 24th

Late this afternoon, the San Diego City Council delayed any decision on Mayor Jerry Sander’s budget cutting proposals until another special meeting that they will hold on Monday, November 24th, from 1 to 4 pm. The Council, sitting as the budget review committee and chaired by Councilmember Toni Atkins, held its meeting before a packed Chambers, as they considered Mayor Sanders’ proposals – the closing of 7 libraries – including the Ocean Beach branch, and 9 recreation centers, including the Point Loma Cabrillo Center.

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Frankenstein in Mesopotamia

 Staff  November 19, 2008  0 Comments on Frankenstein in Mesopotamia

Tom Hayden: The pact being negotiated between the US and Baghdad governments includes a direct rebuff to president-elect Barack Obama’s promised policy of withdrawing American combat troops in 16-18 months.

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NO CUTS TO LIBRARIES! NO CUTS TO PARK AND REC!

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by Anna Daniels /  Wednesday, November 19, 2008 8:40 AM Here is the email I sent to all the City…

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Reader Rant: Our Global Financial Crisis and the Great Transfer of Wealth

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by Dave I’ve seen more sides of this ‘mortgage meltdown’ than most – real estate agent, mortgage broker, property owner,…

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Why Obama’s Futurama Can Wait

 Staff  November 18, 2008  1 Comment on Why Obama’s Futurama Can Wait

Schools and Hospitals Should Come First in Any Stimulus Package By Mike Davis / TomDispatch.com / November 18, 2008 America’s…

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Dick Cheney, Alberto Gonzales indicted by South Texas Grand Jury

 Staff  November 18, 2008  1 Comment on Dick Cheney, Alberto Gonzales indicted by South Texas Grand Jury

Charges related to alleged abuse of prisoners in federal detention centers Associated Press /  Nov. 18, 2008, 4:59PM McALLEN, Texas…

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