Political biz

Fixing California's Broken Welfare System

Author: Steve Poizner
Mar, 2010 Issue

California’s welfare system, known as CalWORKs, is in crisis. You might not hear much about it in the newspaper or on television, but this problem costs taxpayers billions of dollars each year. Instead of serving as a temporary assistance and retraining program that leads its recipients to new work and financial self-sufficiency, CalWORKs has become a way of life for many.

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A Letter to Obama About Common Sense

Author: Lloyd Chapman
Mar, 2010 Issue

Lloyd Chapman, president of the American Small Business League, writes an open letter to President Obama, which challenges his use of the phrase “common sense” and how it applies to small businesses in America.

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Too Late?

Author: Tom McClintock
Dec, 2009 Issue

Congressman Tom McClintock gives his thoughts on the state of California’s economy and why its myriad problems begin and end with its leadership.

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Enough Is Enough

Author: Andy Caldwell
Oct, 2009 Issue

Radio host and COLAB Executive Director Andy Caldwell discusses the current state of California government and why it’s mired in a historic economic slump.

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