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Sylvia Cochran works out of sunny Southern California and has been freelance writing -- full-time -- since 2005. SEO-optimized Internet copy includes news analysis, political Op/Ed and parenting, gardening as well as automotive tutorials. Her ghostwriting work covers a variety of topics but primarily focuses on blogging, article advertising and real estate promotion. Sylvia earned her degree from the Denver Business College.
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Federal Judge Halts IHSS Budget Cuts in CaliforniaThe Sacramento Bee reports that California Gov. Jerry Brown may not be able to follow through on his planned cuts to In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) in an effort to balance the state’s budget. What is at stake?Also published on:
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California Gov. Jerry Brown Delivers State of the State Speech 2012Visit Gov. Jerry Brown’s official website, and you have the opportunity to watch a video of his 31-minute State of the State 2012 address. Entitled “California on the Mend,” the state’s top elected official outlined the course for the Golden State.Also published on:
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Super PAC Spending Before the South Carolina PrimaryThe Washington Post highlights that Super PACs are currently the political big spenders seeking to influence Saturday’s South Carolina Republican primary outcome. How much are the various entities taking in, spending, and how are the voters responding?Also published on:
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Where to Watch the Super Bowl in Los Angeles, CaliforniaGo off the beaten path to watch the Super Bowl this year. Sure, sports bars are the old stand-by solution for anyone in search of a brew and big screen TV, but why battle the crowds for blah, when you can reserve a seat for fab?Also published on:
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Jon Huntsman Suspends Campaign, Endorses Mitt RomneyToday Jon Huntsman’s campaign website features an open letter announcing the suspension of his campaign. In so doing, the former GOP nomination hopeful joins other notable Republicans that have dropped out of presidential races early on.Also published on:
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Proposed California Budget Might Be Too Optimistic, LAO WarnsThe California Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) has released its “Overview of the Governor’s Budget” and finds fault with some of Gov. Brown’s calculations. What does the non-partisan office worry about? How is the California economy doing overall?Also published on:
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South Carolina Primary Election: Facts and FiguresThe 2012 South Carolina Republican primary election takes place on Saturday, Jan. 21. GOP candidates are already busily campaigning in the Palmetto State. What are some of the facts and figures that voters and onlookers should know about this election?Also published on:
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New Hampshire Goes to Romney; GOP Heads to South CarolinaNow that Mitt Romney established his position as front runner among the pack of Republican nomination hopefuls, the next stop is South Carolina. How do New Hampshire primary results influence South Carolina politicking by the candidates?Also published on:
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USCIS Waivers of Inadmissibility Procedures Could Soon ChangeOn Monday the Federal Register posted a proposed Homeland Security Department rule, which would change the immigration procedures related to waivers of admissibility. What does this mean for foreign nationals currently in the United States unlawfully?Also published on:
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A Brief History of the New Hampshire Primary ElectionIt stands to reason that GOP nomination hopefuls are banking on voters of the Granite State to identify a likely frontrunner -- and pinpoint the next candidates to drop out. What is the history of the New Hampshire primary?Also published on:
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Negative Campaigning Heats Up Before New Hampshire PrimaryAs the field of Republican top-tier candidates remains crowded, courting unpredictable New Hampshire primary voters takes place via meet-and-greets as well as negative campaigning. What are some of the candidates doing to sway voters?Also published on:
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California Governor Unveils Proposed 2012-13 State BudgetGov. Jerry Brown has posted yesterday’s state budget press conference on his website. Equipped with charts and the mandate to end the California deficit, he fielded media questions. What are the key points of the proposed 2012-13 budget?Also published on:
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Iowa Caucus Stresses Voters' Ideological Split Over GOP PoliticsThe three players leaving the rest of Republican candidates in the dust at the Iowa caucus are Mitt Romney, Rick Santorum and Ron Paul. The electoral choices of caucus attendees underscore that -- even at the grassroots level -- conservatives flounder.Also published on:
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Four Laws Affecting California Parents and Teens in 2012The beginning of 2012 marks the implementation of at least four new California laws that affect teens and parents. What has changed for tanning bed fans, preteens, car seats and cold medicine?Also published on:
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Iowa Caucus is Likely to Be Bachmann’s Last HurrahRepublican presidential candidate Michele Bachmann must leave Iowa a victor – or begin drafting her concession speech.Also published on:
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Lax California Three Strikes Approach to DUIs Lets Drunks Keep CarsAB 1601 is not sexy or even controversial. Adding insult to injury, it was passed to little fanfare in 2010. Going into effect in 2012, it gives judges the power to suspend driving privileges of habitual DUI offenders for up to a decade.Also published on:
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New Year’s Resolutions for Republican Candidates Going into IowaThe Iowa caucuses are looming large for Newt Gingrich, Michele Bachmann, Rick Perry and Mitt Romney. Shoring up support with a bit of truth-stretching, the Republican candidates should consider some New Year’s resolutions for the rest of election season.Also published on:
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Must-Have Holiday Gifts for Republican Candidates Going into IowaMichele Bachmann, Newt Gingrich, Mitt Romney and Rick Perry are ready to make their marks on the Iowa caucuses. Yet there are a few holes in the candidates' prep work, and must-have Christmas (or holiday) presents might help them along the way.Also published on:
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Iowa Caucus Results to Test Candidates’ Fiscal Staying PowerFinances may be a deciding factor when it comes to staying power after the Jan. 3 Iowa caucus. Maintaining high-budget campaign travel, buying ad air time and being visible to voters does not come cheap.Also published on:
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Factbox: Updated 2011-12 California BudgetThe Department of Finance presented the governor with its official 2011 to 2012 Revenue Forecast. The report highlights significant shortfalls within the California budget passed and scheduled trigger cuts.Also published on:
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Ivory Tower Attitudes Factor Big in 2012 Iowa Presidential RaceThe ivory tower, long known as the metaphor for a person or idea that is so far removed from real life that it is elitist at best, may become a stumbling block for some Republicans in the 2012 Iowa presidential race.Also published on:
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Savage, Soros and Unions are What’s Wrong with American PoliticsMichael Savage is offering Republican candidate Newt Gingrich $1 million to drop out of the race. In a nutshell, talk radio’s Adonis refers to Gingrich as “a fat, old, white man.” Not very classy, you say?Also published on:
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California Government Waste vs. Governor’s Plea for Tax HikesCalifornia Governor Jerry Brown issued an open letters to voters on Dec. 5. He pleads for the electorate’s affirmative vote on ballot initiatives seeking to temporarily hike taxes. His impassioned plea is overshadowed by reports of government waste.Also published on:
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Ice Skating Lessons for Kids in Los Angeles County, CaliforniaThe three major ice skating rinks in the area are the East West Ice Palace, the Skating Edge and Glacial Gardens. While all offer ice skating lessons for children, not all class offerings are appropriate for each skater.Also published on:
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Ice Fishing at Lake Sabrina in CaliforniaCalifornia may not be exactly a national ice fishing hot spot, but angling aficionados know that Lake Sabrina is a veritable Mecca for auger-wielding fishermen. How can you enjoy a day on the ice with the locals – and bag your limit?Also published on:
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3 Ice Skating Rinks in Los Angeles County, CalifWhen the sunny Southern California sun blazes down on the streets and neighborhoods of Los Angeles County, adults and children seek out the cool comforts of neighborhood ice skating arenas.Also published on:
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Ron Paul on Gay Marriage and Abortion, Other Social IssuesRon Paul is fourth behind Mitt Romney, Herman Cain and Rick Perry. So where does he stand on social issues -- in particular abortion and same-sex marriage?Also published on: