Speier Seeks To Extend Military Benefits To Filipino WWII Vets
Rep. Jackie Speier on Thursday introduced a bill in Congress that seeks to make Filipino veterans of World War II eligible for the same benefits available to U.S. veterans.
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Rep. Jackie Speier on Thursday introduced a bill in Congress that seeks to make Filipino veterans of World War II eligible for the same benefits available to U.S. veterans.
Advocates for the poor and disabled and elderly rallied on McAllister Street outside the state building against cuts in Governor Jerry Brown's budget, released Monday.
Following a surprise appointment by outgoing mayor Gavin Newsom, George Gascon on Monday addressed his rationale for taking the district attorney position.
The California-based Tea Party Express said blaming their movement for the Arizona shooting that wounded U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords is "outrageous."
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