http://www.scpr.org/news/politics en-us © 2010 Southern California Public Radio KPCC 89.3, Southern California Public Radio Features and interviews focusing on politics in Southern California from KPCC's award-winning news team. Visit KPCC online at www.kpcc.org. Features and interviews focusing on politics in Southern California from KPCC's award-winning news team. Visit KPCC online at www.kpcc.org. KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio contact@kpcc.org No Mon, 13 Feb 2012 04:05:15 -0800 KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio Congress is already considering one immigration bill: a guest worker program for farms. What about undocumented workers already here? Congress is already considering one immigration bill: a guest worker program for farms. What about undocumented workers already here? Thu, 9 Feb 2012 16:43:32 -0800 01:30 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://scpr.org/news/2012/02/09/31178/farm-leader-tells-congress-undocumented-workers-ne/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio A White House rule requiring employer health care to pay for birth control bill has turned into a political battle in Congress. A White House rule requiring employer health care to pay for birth control bill has turned into a political battle in Congress. Wed, 8 Feb 2012 15:42:24 -0800 01:30 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://scpr.org/news/2012/02/08/31171/contraceptive-battle-pits-democrats-against-gop/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio There was no mention of Prop 8 at the noon mass downtown at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels. Many parishioners were wary of mixing worship with politics. There was no mention of Prop 8 at the noon mass downtown at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels. Many parishioners were wary of mixing worship with politics. Tue, 7 Feb 2012 18:19:43 -0800 01:30 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://scpr.org/news/2012/02/07/31169/la-catholics-react-prop-8-decision-many-catholics-/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio Windstorms earlier this winter felled thousands of mature trees across L.A. Windstorms earlier this winter felled thousands of mature trees across L.A. Mon, 6 Feb 2012 07:00:04 -0800 01:30 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://scpr.org/news/2012/02/06/31138/la-county-giving-25-million-replace-trees-followin/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio A plan to redraw city council districts in Los Angeles is stirring tension in Koreatown. A plan to redraw city council districts in Los Angeles is stirring tension in Koreatown. Mon, 6 Feb 2012 07:00:04 -0800 01:30 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://scpr.org/news/2012/02/06/31132/new-political-boundaries-draw-fire-koreatown/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio The White House point person on housing finance is under fire. More than a dozen California Democrats wrote to President Obama, asking him to replace DeMarco. The White House point person on housing finance is under fire. More than a dozen California Democrats wrote to President Obama, asking him to replace DeMarco. Fri, 3 Feb 2012 18:32:18 -0800 01:30 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://scpr.org/news/2012/02/03/31104/few-fans-housing-head-demarco/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio Gov. Jerry Brown signed a bill Friday that increases how much the state can borrow from special funds to cover a cash shortfall. Gov. Jerry Brown signed a bill Friday that increases how much the state can borrow from special funds to cover a cash shortfall. Fri, 3 Feb 2012 17:09:56 -0800 01:30 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://scpr.org/news/2012/02/03/31111/governor-signs-bill-stave-cash-crunch/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio Fresno Republican Rep. Jeff Denham says he doesn’t want a dime of the $260 billion in a five-year transportation bill to pay for high-speed rail. Fresno Republican Rep. Jeff Denham says he doesn’t want a dime of the $260 billion in a five-year transportation bill to pay for high-speed rail. Thu, 2 Feb 2012 16:41:17 -0800 01:30 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://scpr.org/news/2012/02/02/31086/california-lawmaker-wants-no-federal-high-speed-ra/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio Congresswoman Judy Chu is calling on "the highest levels in the military" to put a stop to hazing. Chu's nephew committed suicide after hazing by fellow Marines. Congresswoman Judy Chu is calling on "the highest levels in the military" to put a stop to hazing. Chu's nephew committed suicide after hazing by fellow Marines. Thu, 2 Feb 2012 15:14:14 -0800 01:30 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://scpr.org/news/2012/02/02/31083/congresswoman-chu-calls-hearings-military-hazing/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio A lawsuit filed on behalf of a disabled Pasadena veteran denied benefits for her female spouse charges that the federal definition of marriage is unconstitutional. A lawsuit filed on behalf of a disabled Pasadena veteran denied benefits for her female spouse charges that the federal definition of marriage is unconstitutional. Wed, 1 Feb 2012 18:10:04 -0800 01:30 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://scpr.org/news/2012/02/01/31071/pasadena-veteran-challenges-federal-defense-marria/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio A House committee has approved bills opening the Arctic National Wildlife Preserve to oil drilling and pushing drilling off California's coast. A House committee has approved bills opening the Arctic National Wildlife Preserve to oil drilling and pushing drilling off California's coast. Wed, 1 Feb 2012 18:01:06 -0800 01:30 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://scpr.org/news/2012/02/01/31070/california-democrats-try-stall-oil-drilling-bills/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio Gov. Jerry Brown pitched his proposal for higher taxes to about 1,500 business leaders in downtown Los Angeles on Thursday night. Gov. Jerry Brown pitched his proposal for higher taxes to about 1,500 business leaders in downtown Los Angeles on Thursday night. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 13:51:18 -0800 01:30 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://scpr.org/news/2012/01/27/30992/gov-brown-pitches-higher-taxes-chamber-commerce-di/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio You may not have noticed, but California has a U.S. Senate race on the November ballot. A GOP candidate threw her hat in the ring today. You may not have noticed, but California has a U.S. Senate race on the November ballot. A GOP candidate threw her hat in the ring today. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:17:00 -0800 01:30 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://scpr.org/news/2012/01/26/30974/gop-challenger-us-senator-dianne-feinstein/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio The House and Senate are gearing up to debate transportation bills. Senator Boxer says she'll fight any House attempt to include offshore drilling in California. The House and Senate are gearing up to debate transportation bills. Senator Boxer says she'll fight any House attempt to include offshore drilling in California. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:46:11 -0800 01:30 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://scpr.org/news/2012/01/26/30973/congress-gearing-battle-over-transportation/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio President Obama spoke of cutting red tape and helping homeowners refinance. Democrats from California challenge him to do more to help stop foreclosures. President Obama spoke of cutting red tape and helping homeowners refinance. Democrats from California challenge him to do more to help stop foreclosures. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:13:22 -0800 01:30 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://scpr.org/news/2012/01/25/30959/california-democrats-challenge-white-house-do-more/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio The city may have lost out on tens of millions of dollars in federal stimulus money because officials did not apply for grants or did not meet federal deadlines. The city may have lost out on tens of millions of dollars in federal stimulus money because officials did not apply for grants or did not meet federal deadlines. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 18:53:41 -0800 01:30 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://scpr.org/news/2012/01/23/30926/city-controller-la-failed-apply-grants-meet-deadli/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio Congress has put the brakes on the SOPA and PIPA anti-piracy bills, at least for the time being. A key vote that was supposed to happen next week is off. Congress has put the brakes on the SOPA and PIPA anti-piracy bills, at least for the time being. A key vote that was supposed to happen next week is off. Fri, 20 Jan 2012 15:55:20 -0800 01:30 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://scpr.org/news/2012/01/20/30878/california-lawmakers-support-slowdown-internet-pir/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio As Wikipedia and other sites shut down, phones are ringing off the hook on Capitol Hill, all part of the protest against the Internet piracy bill known as SOPA. As Wikipedia and other sites shut down, phones are ringing off the hook on Capitol Hill, all part of the protest against the Internet piracy bill known as SOPA. Wed, 18 Jan 2012 16:34:43 -0800 01:30 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://scpr.org/news/2012/01/18/30853/congress-gets-earful-over-sopa-protest/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio Republican Presidential candidate Mitt Romney recently swept through Florida, campaigning for the state's Jan. 31 primary. Romney was also there to boost the U.S. Senate campaign of now-Congressman Connie Mack. Missing from the stage? Mrs. Mack, otherwise known as GOP Congresswoman Mary Bono Mack. Republican Presidential candidate Mitt Romney recently swept through Florida, campaigning for the state's Jan. 31 primary. Romney was also there to boost the U.S. Senate campaign of now-Congressman Connie Mack. Missing from the stage? Mrs. Mack, otherwise known as GOP Congresswoman Mary Bono Mack. Mon, 16 Jan 2012 06:00:04 -0800 01:30 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://scpr.org/news/2012/01/16/30808/mary-bono-mack-candidate-and-candidates-wife/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio Republican Congressman Jerry Lewis’ announcement that he’s not running for re-election means that at least six veteran California lawmakers won’t return to Congress next year. The change could mean a loss of clout for California on Capitol Hill. Republican Congressman Jerry Lewis’ announcement that he’s not running for re-election means that at least six veteran California lawmakers won’t return to Congress next year. The change could mean a loss of clout for California on Capitol Hill. Fri, 13 Jan 2012 06:00:04 -0800 01:30 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://scpr.org/news/2012/01/13/30798/will-retirement-veteran-lawmakers-hurt-california/