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Simon zeroes in on Davis funding

Simon zeroes in on Davis funding

<p class="source">Sacramento Bee</p> <p>Republican Bill Simon began his campaign by attacking the Democratic governor's handling of the state's energy crisis and budget woes, but Davis' fund raising has become Simon's overarching argument against giving Davis a second term.</p>
Critics urge Davis to return check

Critics urge Davis to return check

<h3>Company Backing Bill Sends Donation</h3><p class="source">San Jose Mercury News</p> <p>Consumer activists called Tuesday for Gov. Gray Davis to return what they denounced as a "shameless" $25,000 contribution from Mercury Insurance, made as the company is lobbying the governor to sign a measure that would help the firm's business.</p>
Letter to the Editor

Letter to the Editor

<p class="source">Sacramento Bee</p> <p>SB 688 is a bill that would reduce lawsuits and associated taxes, extending to two years the time within which a party must make a claim, rather than forcing premature lawsuits into the courts. The bill also would provide relief for Sept. 11 victims. The</p>