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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: Mark Ridley-Thomas, Primaries, Wendy Greuel, Politics, Religion and Belief
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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: Mark Ridley-Thomas, Wendy Greuel, Politics, Religion and Belief, 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: Parties and Movements, International Longshore and Warehouse Union, Wendy Greuel, Medina (Saudi Arabia), Politics
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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, International Longshore and Warehouse Union, Social Issues, Wendy Greuel, Eric Garcetti
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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: Parties and Movements, Minority Groups, Wendy Greuel, Politics, Voting
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House votes for more scrutiny of economic impact of SEC rules
ReutersWASHINGTON (Reuters) - A divided House of Representatives on Friday passed a Republican-sponsored bill that would force federal securities regulators to conduct more economic analysis before adopting rules for Wall Street. The bill, which is not expected...Tags: Republican Party, Mary Jo White, Parties and Movements, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Economy, Business and Finance
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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: Human Interest, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Awards and Prizes, Smithsonian Institution, 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. Supreme Court, Mike Crapo, Economy, Business and Finance, Jeb Hensarling, Career and Workplace
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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: Republican Party, U.S. Supreme Court, Work Relations, Economy, Business and Finance, Jeb Hensarling
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U.S. House Republican blocks consumer watchdog from testifying
ReutersWASHINGTON, April 22 (Reuters) - A U.S. Republican lawmaker escalated a partisan fight over the new consumer protection watchdog on Monday, saying the bureau's leader was not welcome to appear before a congressional panel that oversees financial...Tags: Republican Party, U.S. Supreme Court, Labor Disputes, Parties and Movements, Work Relations
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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: Mark Ridley-Thomas, Wendy Greuel, Politics, Local Elections, Bill Clinton
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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: Local Elections, Carmen Trutanich, Political Fundraising, Mike Feuer, Wendy Greuel
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