Good morning -- here's what's happening 9.23.08
Even as we speak, the debate about the $700-billion bailout of the financial industry is in full swing. The Bush administration is pushing for the bill to be signed as is, while an interesting mix of Democrats and Republicans is showing skepticism. And what about that very scary sentence?
Meanwhile, back at the rancho, a census study says California immigrants are assimilating, with people who report speaking English getting a big bounce. Blacks, Latinos and Asians now make up 54 % of the population.
And, a mere 85 days late, the Governator is supposed to sign the budget today. Want to relive the madness? The full, epic tale of the Battle of the Budget is here. Here's hoping there isn't a sequel.
Quite the lively hearing about the San Onofre toll road on Monday. The feds tried for a ban on booing and cheering. Any guesses on how that worked out?
An LAPD officer who said he was punished for violating the department's code of silence gets $3.1 million in a lawsuit.
Sandy Banks' column has moved online, and her loyal (and vocal) readers have plenty to say about it.
A trio of Californians are among the latest MacArthur 'genius" grant recipients.
So how's it working out for Joe Torre here in L.A.?
--Veronique de Turenne
