All Things Considered 2009-09-24

 


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Thursday, September 24, 2009

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  • State, Local Gov'ts Now Responsible for Hike in Jobless Rate
    Sacramento County’s vote to lay off more than 300 employees this week is another setback to the Capital region’s economic recovery. The rising unemployment rate is now being driven by state and local budget crises – not the private sector.
    Thursday, September 24, 2009
  • Group Launches Campaign To Repeal Prop. 8
    A Los Angeles-based group has filed ballot language with the Attorney General to try to repeal proposition 8 – California’s ban on same-sex marriage. The move comes despite the fact that other gay rights groups have opted to wait until 2012.
    Thursday, September 24, 2009
  • UC Students, Faculty Walkout To Protest Budget Cuts
    Rallies were held at ten University of California campuses to protest employee furloughs and student fee increases.
    Thursday, September 24, 2009
  • Audio Postcard From Protest Rally
    Students, facutly and staff at University of California campuses walked out of class Thursday protesting fee increases and furloughs. At UC Davis, hundreds gathered for a noon-time rally.
    Thursday, September 24, 2009