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To: longnshort who wrote (478974)	5/7/2009 6:34:37 PM
From: J_F_Shepard	Respond to of 1575239

Are you heading up to jla's New Hampshire to attend any weddings?

To: longnshort who wrote (478974)	5/7/2009 9:40:56 PM
From: tejek	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1575239

The California State Senate Education Committee passed SB 572 today on a 7-2 vote. The bill encourages all California public schools to "conduct suitable commemorative exercises … remembering the life of Harvey Milk and recognizing his accomplishments as well as the contributions he made to this state." It requires no parental consent for student participation. And this is bad.....why?

To: longnshort who wrote (478974)	5/8/2009 2:07:04 PM
From: Tenchusatsu	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 1575239

Longnshort, the only Republican vote for "Harvey Milk" day was State Senator Maldonado. This is the same guy who crossed party lines and voted for Ah-nuld's tax-raising budget, breaking the worst budget deadlock in years, but also breaking his "No New Taxes" pledge. There is an active effort to recall Maldonado right now. This as the package of measures that will be presented to voters as part of the budget agreement looks to go down in flames during this month's special election. And to think that Powell wants the GOP to turn "moderate" ... Tenchusatsu