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Huff gives high marks to Gov. Brown’s May Budget Revision

Senate Republican Leader Bob Huff (R-Diamond Bar) gives high marks to Governor Brown for the Governor’s May Budget Revision in his Capitol Comment for the Week of May 13th, 2013. The new budget proposal from the Governor spends roughly $1.3 billion less than his January budget plan, and Senator Huff notes that the Governor ignored

 
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Protesters to welcome Rumsfeld to the Nixon Library on Monday

Donald Rumsfeld, the 13th Secretary of Defense from 1975 to 1977 under President Gerald Ford, and the 21st Secretary of Defense from 2001 to 2006 under President George W. Bush is speaking at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum on Monday, May 20, 2013.  The event will be protested starting at 6:30 pm. Rumsfeld is

 
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The ongoing war on working folks, part two

The Ongoing War on Working Folks, Part Two By Jon Coupal, Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association Last week, this column looked at the anomaly of how the Democratic Party — which proudly holds itself out as the champion of working people — vigorously pursues policies that cost working class Californians their jobs; or worse yet, robs

 
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State Senator Bob Huff authors Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 6, 2013 CONTACT: Bill Bird, (916) 651-4029 May Means Safety for California Motorcyclists Riding Enthusiast Bob Huff Authors Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month SACRAMENTO: Senate Republican Leader Bob Huff (R-Diamond Bar) will serve as the author of SCR 41 which proclaims May 2013 as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month in California. Huff, who spoke at

 
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Mansoor vs. Steel death match could split the OC GOP

Ex-Costa Mesa mayor and current California State Assemblyman Allan Mansoor might challenge Michelle Steel, an elected member of the State Board of Equalization, for a soon-to-be open seat on the Orange County Board of Supervisors, according to the OC Weekly. Mansoor fought a tough campaign last year to win his seat in the State Assembly,

 
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Senate Committee approves Huff’s bill regarding life-threatening allergies

State Senator Bob Huff FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 3, 2013 CONTACT: Bill Bird, (916) 651-4029 Senate Committee Approves Life Saving Medication Legislation Sen. Huff’s SB 669 Gives New Hope to People with Allergies SACRAMENTO: The Senate Judiciary Committee has taken unanimous action to approve legislation authored by Senate Republican Leader Bob Huff (R-Diamond Bar) that will better

 
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Senator Huff discusses transparency in his latest Capitol Comment

Senate Republican Leader Bob Huff (R-Diamond Bar) details new, bipartisan legislation in his Capitol Comment for the Week of April 29th, 2013. SCA 10 would require that all bills introduced in the California Legislature be printed – and be put online for the public to see – three days before the Assembly and State Senate

 
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State Senate Democrats torpedo job creation reform

State Senator Bob Huff FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 30, 2013 CONTACT: Bill Bird, (916) 651-4029 Senate Committee Torpedoes Job Creation Reform Democrats Reject Huff Bill to Limit Frivolous Class Action Lawsuits SACRAMENTO: Legislation designed to limit the number of frivolous and costly class action lawsuits that drive up consumer product costs and depress economic and

 
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Updated: The primary battle for the 73rd Assembly District in 2014 will be brutal

Updated: This post has been updated to reflect the entry of Steve Baric into this race. Assemblywoman Diane Harkey is terming out, in the 73rd Assembly District, in 2014.  The battle for her seat is already shaping up to be a brutal one. Four Republicans have already announced their campaigns – Rancho Santa Margarita Councilman

 
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Huff Education Reform measure gains crucial allies

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 15, 2013 CONTACT: Bill Bird, (916) 651-4029 Huff Education Reform Measure Gains Crucial Allies Michelle Rhee and Local Latino Organization Support Public School Choice Legislation SACRAMENTO: Education reform legislation authored by Senate Republican Leader Bob Huff (R-Diamond Bar) has drawn the backing of two important allies who support the changes outlined in SB

 
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