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John Boehner in middle of immigration debate (Updated)
While the House Speaker tries to bridge divides on both sides of the aisle, the Congressional Budget issues a cost estimate for the Senate's immigration bill.
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House immigration bill: What does it bode for reform?
The tone of an strict immigration enforcement bill being weighed in Congress is a far cry from the reform bill pending in the Senate.
House members playing chicken with farm bill
It's a barnyard fight in Congress, with a California GOP member going beak-to-beak with an Iowa Republican.
South LA wetlands named in honor of Jan Perry
After 12 years in office, the councilwoman was celebrated by her colleagues in a ceremony that included naming a beloved South L.A. project in her honor.
With the budget settled, what's next for Calif. legislature?
With a spending plan for California nearly buttoned down, state lawmakers continue to work on hundreds of bills still in the pipeline.
Updated: Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa: 'I want to run for governor'
Outgoing Mayor Villaraigosa tells Larry Mantle what's next for him in his career, and he hints at a future run for governor of California.
Maven's Morning Coffee: public records restricted in California?
Today is Tuesday, June 18 and headlines include a peek at Mayor-elect Eric Garcetti's style, a proposed restriction on public records, and a lawsuit at the port.
Federally funded summer jobs are scarce in Southern Calif.
Most money for summer jobs programs at places like the L.A. Conservation Corp, Urban League and parks departments come from federal dollars. But a lot of that funding is gone.
Eric Garcetti names longtime aide as chief of staff
The mayor-elect taps Ana Guerrero in the first major personnel announcement of his administration.
Maven's Morning Coffee: Governor seeks end to enterprise zones
Today is Monday, June 17 and headlines incude the possible end of enterprise zones, Eric Garcetti's preparations for office, and the Calderons' fundraising efforts.
Calderon brothers raising money for 2014 campaigns
Tom and Charles Calderon have fundraising committees, but their plans may be affected by an FBI investigation into Ron Calderon, who's eyeing a return to the Assembly.
LA Democrat pushes White House on climate change
It's tough being the minority party in Congress. So Henry Waxman is pushing the Obama Administration to take action on climate change.
Feds subpoenaed records from water district after Calderon raid
Documents are sought from the Central Basin Municipal Water District just days after the offices of State Senator Ron Calderon were raided by FBI agents.
Update: $96.3 billion budget passes both houses of Calif. legislature
Both houses approved AB110 on party-line votes: 28-10 in the Senate and 54-25 in the Assembly.
Hahn: Supreme Court port ruling will impact neighborhoods
The L.A. congresswoman says the high court's refusal to regulate truck traffic will make life tough for people living near the ports.
