Don Perata

Democratic State Senator, California

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Democratic State Senator from Alameda County and President Pro Tempore of the California State Senate

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With a 16 billion dollar deficit,   Governor Schwarzenegger   has proposed a 10% across the board cut in all state programs.

Democrats Want to Raise Taxes

With a 16 billion dollar deficit, Governor Schwarzenegger has proposed a 10% across the board cut in all state programs.

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After a very wet winter, California voters approved last year ten billion dollars in bonds for  water projects  that includes flood control.

Is California Ready for more Water Wars?

After a very wet winter, California voters approved last year ten billion dollars in bonds for water projects that includes flood control.

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California state spending  rises  faster than revenue, and nobody wants new taxes.  Programs for the most needy people get cut first.   Governor Schwarzenegger says  privatizing the…

Privatize the California Lottery?

California state spending rises faster than revenue, and nobody wants new taxes.  Programs for the most needy people get cut first.  Governor Schwarzenegger says privatizing the…

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