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Washington, DC, Dec 18, 2007 - Congressman Sam Farr (D-Carmel) on Tuesday joined colleagues in the House of Representatives to pass the Energy Independence and Security Act. The bill includes provisions that will increase vehicle fuel efficiency, increase the use of renewable energy sources and cut U.S. oil consumption by boosting biofuel use.

SACRAMENTO, Dec 17, 2007 – Assembly Budget Committee Chair John Laird (D-Santa Cruz) today released the following statement on the Assembly’s passage of AB 1x1:

“Today’s Assembly passage of health care reform is a major step forward for California.

From the Los Angeles Times, November 28, 2007

California's fiscal crisis is the result of a volatile revenue system, not out-of-control spending.
By John Laird

Next year's state budget, with no changes to current programs or revenues, will be $10 billion in the red, and similar shortfalls are projected for the following years.