Marilyn Bechtel
LATEST ARTICLES BY Marilyn Bechtel
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California legislature sends “landmark” housing bills to governor for signature
September 29, 2017Housing analysts say this year’s package of bills is the state’s most ambitious move in decades, but warn the measures will take years to bear fruit.
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Graham-Cassidy health bill would slash California’s health care
September 22, 2017The latest attempt to repeal the ACA would cut the state’s funding by $28 billion per year by 2028, rising to $58 billion in 2027 and beyond.
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“Sanctuary State”: California legislature passes immigrant rights protections
September 20, 2017Senate Bill 54 now awaits Gov. Brown's signature. It will strictly limit ways state law enforcement agencies can cooperate in enforcing federal immigration laws.
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California groups protest “radioactive” Livermore nuke lab
August 17, 2017A peace treaty has never been signed; officially the Korean War has never ended.
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Rep. Barbara Lee hosts meeting on Trump’s impacts on African Americans
August 9, 2017Lee told constituents: “You remember Donald Trump said to the black community, ‘What do you have to lose?’ Well, we have to look at what we are losing.”
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Oakland community gathers in solidarity with Muslim neighbors
May 11, 2017Right now in California,” Bonta said, “my colleagues and I think it’s absolutely critical to be a counterweight to balance the hatred coming out of Washington DC. As we go, others will follow.
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Thousands gather in Oakland for May Day actions
May 4, 2017Linking arms for the protest were a broad spectrum of organizations representing immigrants from all corners of the world.
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California officials welcome judge’s order on federal funds for sanctuary cities
April 28, 2017"We will continue to protect all of our honest, hardworking residents against the cynical and destructive policies of this administration.”
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