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Occupy Protesters Shut Down Port of Oakland

Thousands of protesters shut down the state's third largest port last night. The action was part of a general strike called by Occupy Oakland, in part to protest harsh police tactics last week. Reporter: Kelly Wilkinson

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Battle Brewing Over State Public Employee Pensions

The ongoing shortfall of government dollars combined with the an economy that's deflated many 401-k plans could give rise to an epic political fight in California over the pensions promised to public employees. Reporter: John Myers

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Farm Bill Could Bypass Congressional Vote

California grows most of the nation's fruits and vegetables. Yet it could have no input on the next federal farm bill -- if Midwest lawmakers speed it through Congress without debate. Reporter: Sasha Khokha