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A long, expensive (and distinctive) race nears the finish line
A two-year campaign that has drawn record spending will see either the first woman or the first Jew elected as Los Angeles mayor. But despite those milestones, candidates Wendy Greuel and Eric Garcetti sped around the city Sunday trying to avoid another...
Tags: Local Elections, Barack Obama, Bernard Parks, Judaism, Magic Johnson
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Garcetti, Greuel fight for African American votes in final hours
A two-year-long campaign that has drawn record spending will put either the first woman or the first elected Jewish leader in the Los Angeles mayor’s office. But despite those milestones, candidates Wendy Greuel and Eric Garcetti sped around the...
Tags: Local Elections, Judaism, Eric Garcetti, Magic Johnson, Linthicum
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Wendy Greuel, Eric Garcetti dash across L.A. to shore up support
After remarks by Magic Johnson and U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters, it was Wendy Greuel's turn to remind a few dozen black supporters at a South L.A. rally on Saturday that African Americans could swing the mayoral election Greuel's way on Tuesday. "They always...
Tags: Planned Parenthood, International Longshore and Warehouse Union, Los Angeles Lakers, Local Elections, Eric Garcetti
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Greuel casts herself as an underdog; Garcetti shuns overconfidence
After remarks by Magic Johnson and Rep. Maxine Waters, it was Wendy Greuel’s turn to remind a few dozen black supporters at a South L.A. rally on Saturday that African Americans could swing the mayoral election her way on Tuesday. “They...
Tags: Planned Parenthood, Los Angeles Lakers, International Longshore and Warehouse Union, Elections, Wendy Greuel
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Garcetti's lead over Greuel at 7 percentage points in mayoral race
Eric Garcetti's lead in the Los Angeles mayor's race has narrowed to seven percentage points, but his strength among conservatives has blocked rival Wendy Greuel from securing a San Fernando Valley base that is vital to her chances, according to a new USC...
Tags: Minority Groups, Eric Garcetti, Advertising, Antonio Villaraigosa, Politics
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Recognition for a reserved WWII vet
Like many World War II veterans, he speaks modestly about his service. He is quiet and a polite listener, not the kind to draw attention to himself. But a few months ago, as he visited the National WWII Museum in New Orleans, other veterans noticed...Tags: Awards and Prizes, Tokyo (Japan), Harry S. Truman, Human Interest, Discrimination
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Republicans intensify pressure to limit powers of consumer agency
WASHINGTON — Republicans have stepped up their pressure to limit the wide-ranging powers of the nation's watchdog over consumers' money matters. The head of a key House committee overseeing the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said he would no...
Tags: U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, Career and Workplace, U.S. Supreme Court, Jeb Hensarling, Mike Crapo
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House chairman bars consumer bureau chief from testifying
WASHINGTON -- The head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau will deliver his semi-annual report to the Senate Banking Committee on Tuesday morning, but he's not welcome to do the same before a House panel. House Financial Services Committee...
Tags: U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, Career and Workplace, Work Relations, U.S. Supreme Court, Crime, Law and Justice
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In contest for black support, Greuel wins Maxine Waters' backing
When Los Angeles mayoral rivals Wendy Greuel and Eric Garcetti started scrambling last month to line up key supporters for the May runoff, Maxine Waters was near the top of the list for both — well worth any wining, dining or flattery that might...
Tags: Local Elections, Magic Johnson, Eric Garcetti, Politics, Elections
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L.A. Votes: Greuel gets Waters' backing, Garcetti gets union money
Los Angeles mayoral contender Wendy Greuel has landed a coveted endorsement from Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Los Angeles), one of the city's influential leaders among African American voters. Both Greuel and her rival in the May 21 election to replace Mayor...
Tags: Political Fundraising, Local Elections, Elections, Herb Wesson, Wendy Greuel
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Newton: Endorsement games
Over the past few weeks, the race for mayor of Los Angeles has been less a contest of ideas and leadership than it's been an endorsement roulette, with Controller Wendy Greuel and Councilman Eric Garcetti trotting out their latest pledges of support as...
Tags: DreamWorks Animation SKG Incorporated, Howard Dean, Ed Reyes, Magic Johnson, Kevin James
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Carmen Trutanich lags in endorsements against Mike Feuer
Los Angeles City Atty. Carmen Trutanich offers an explanation for why his reelection challenger has racked up the lion's share of endorsements as the May 21 runoff approaches: "He's part of the old-boys club; he's a career politician and I'm independent."...
Tags: Public Officials, Tom LaBonge, Jack Weiss, John Tyler, Government
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