Morning Edition 2008-08-05

 


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Tuesday, August 5, 2008

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  • Sacramento StoryCorps: The Practice of Friendship
    Many people believe commitment is the key to a successful marriage. The same could be said of friendship. Every day over the past 12 years, best friends Maxine Barish-Wreden and Elizabeth Bell have tested their commitment with a morning phone call.
    Monday, August 4, 2008
  • Governor Proposes Temporary Sales Tax Hike
    Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has put a tax increase on the table. Democratic and Republican sources close to the budget negotiations say he’s proposed a temporary, one-cent hike in the California sales tax as part of a deal.
    Monday, August 4, 2008
  • State Controller:
    State Controller John Chiang says it would take months for his office to comply with Governor Schwarzenegger’s recent order to cut state workers’ salaries. The Controller says it’s unnecessary and unfeasible, and he won’t do it.
    Monday, August 4, 2008
  • Kids' Meals Packed with Calories
    A new study shows that the majority of fast food kids’ meals are loaded with calories.
    Tuesday, August 5, 2008