All Things Considered 2009-02-13


 
Friday, February 13, 2009

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  • Chef Busy Fueling Up Cyclists
    Saturday's the big day for cycling fans. The Tour of California kicks off in Downtown Sacramento. And with more than 200 pro cyclists in town…all requiring massive amounts of food to power them up…how are they getting fed?
    Friday, February 13, 2009
  • Counties Sue State for Withholding Social Service Funds
    Sacramento and San Diego Counties sued State Controller John Chiang Friday. They hope to force the release of $270 million for social service programs that the state has failed to send counties due to California’s financial crisis.
    Friday, February 13, 2009
  • Nothing Says "I Love You" Like a Budget Deal
    Both houses of the state legislature are scheduled to vote tomorrow (Friday) on a plan to fix the state’s massive budget deficit. The deal is the result of months of negotiations…but there’s still some uncertainty about whether it will pass.
    Friday, February 13, 2009
  • State Budget Plan Sparks Protests Around California
    Critics of the budget plan outlined by state lawmakers this week are holding last-minute rallies against the proposal as the legislature prepares to vote this weekend.
    Friday, February 13, 2009
  • Matsui, McClintock React to Stimulus Bill
    Hear reactions from two Sacramento-area members of Congress to the federal economic stimulus package. Democrat Doris Matsui voted for the bill in the House of Representatives Friday; Republican Tom McClintock opposed it.
    Friday, February 13, 2009