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Tue, May 13, 2008
The California Report
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Host: Rachael Myrow
San Diego Public Pensions
San Diego's city employees are urging the city council to reject plans to change their pension system. As San Diego reels from the high costs of retiree benefits, the mayor wants to shift from a "defined benefit" model to a private sector-styled system like a 401K retirement plan. Other California cities and counties are watching closely.
Reporters:
• Alison St. John
Speaker Bass
History will be made today at the state Capitol as the first African American woman ever selected speaker of the state assembly takes the oath of office. Karen Bass will become the 67th leader of the assembly -- and she's likely to be treated to a very short political honeymoon. The state faces a multi-billion dollar budget shortfall, and there's virtually no consensus in the legislature on how to resolve it. The woman now assuming the title of "madam speaker" knows she's been dealt a tough hand and a short amount of time to play it.
Reporters:
• John Myers
End Music
"Circumstances" by Doc Powell from the CD "Doc Powell" (Heads Up 3114)
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