October 16, 2012 (San Diego) – Not a banner day for our beloved democracy when a legitimate candidate for President of the United States is arrested simply for practicing her right to free speech.
But so it goes...
Jill Stein and Cheri Honkala, the Green Party presidential and vice-presidential nominees, were just forcibly prevented from entering the grounds of tonight's presidential debate and arrested by local police.
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October 18, 2012 -- (San Diego’s East County) – ECM World Watch helps you be an informed citizen about important issues globally and nationally. As part of our commitment to reflecting all voices and views, we include links to a wide variety of news sources representing a broad spectrum of political, religious, and social views. Top world and U.S. headlines include:
U.S.
Fresh signs of U.S. housing recovery (BBC)
This is the biggest economic story in the world ( Business Insider)
Man arrested after plotting federal reserve bomb, authorities say (CNN)
Women’s issues move to forefront after debate (Washington Post)
Romney’s missteps on Libya may hurt criticism of Obama foreign policy (Washington Post)
Obama edges Romney in second debate: Poll (CBS)
Conservatives assail debate moderator Crowley (CBS)
WORLD
Report: Syria using widely banned cluster bombs (Christian Science Monitor)
Israel parliament to hold new election (UT San Diego)
Russia moves to prosecute leader of protests (Reuters)
Thousands of British troops to leave Afghanistan in 2013 (Reuters)
Thousands march in Spain to protest austerity (UT San Diego)
French president proposes banning homework (ABC News)
Firefox 16: latest upgrade taken offline due to security (BBC)
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September 27, 2012 (La Mesa) -- The La Mesa-Foothills Democratic Club will sponsor a 2012 Presidential Debate Watch Party at the La Mesa Community Center on Wednesday, October 3rd, at the La Mesa Community Center, 4975 Memorial Drive in La Mesa. The Club has arranged to have a large screen TV to view the faceoff between President Barack Obama and Governor Mitt Romney.
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September 24, 2012 (San Diego)--Who will replace Pam Slater Price, who is stepping down from the County Board of Supervisors? The new Supervisor could be a pivotal vote on major land use issues and much more.Tonight at 7 p.m., a debate will be held between Dave Roberts, a Democrat endorsed by Republican Slater-Price, and his opponent, Steve Danon.
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September 1, 2012 (San Diego) – Yesterday, entrenched incumbent Brian Bilbray, who has refused several debate requests, challenged Scott Peters to debates that Peters' campaign says they agreed to weeks ago.
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May 11, 2012 (La Mesa) -- The Helix Charter High School Speech and Debate Team members know what they are talking about! Eleven students from Helix, along with 80 students from other San Diego County high schools, participated in the California High School Speech Association State Championships in San Francisco April 27-29, 2012.
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March 22, 2012 -- (San Diego’s East County)--East County Roundup highlights top stories of interest to East County and San Diego’s inland regions, published in other media. This week’s top “Roundup” headlines include:
LOCAL NEWS
Nudist purchases East County town (10 News)
Without San Onofre, are blackouts possible? (UT San Diego)
3 tubes at San Onofre plant fail during stress test (KPBS)
MWD accused of forming shadow government (KPBS)
A quiet divide: the Mayor and the Chamber (La Mesa Today)
Underground water storage for Santee? (Santee Patch)
LOCAL POLITICS
San Diego Congressional candidates speak on women’s health, gas prices (San Diego Reader)
Slater-Price endorses Democrat Dave Roberts for Supervisor (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Foulds gets maximum 12-year sentence in DUI double fatality (La Mesa Patch)
Video of 52nd Congressional debate hosted by KPBS (KPBS)
CA 52: Excluded from KPBS debate, independent Jack Doyle response (US independent voter network)
STATE
California struggling to prepare quake early warning system(Los Angeles Times)
Cal-State trustees okay pay hikes for two presidents (Sacramento Bee)
Judge rules state violated disclosure law [re Medicare cuts] (Sacramento Bee)
Wal-Mart to pay $2.1 million for overcharging (Sacramento Bee)
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October 16, 2012 (San Diego) – Not a banner day for our beloved democracy when a legitimate candidate for President of the United States is arrested simply for practicing her right to free speech.
October 18, 2012 -- (San Diego’s East County) – ECM World Watch helps you be an informed citizen about important issues globally and nationally. As part of our commitment to reflecting all voices and views, we include links to a wide variety of news sources representing a broad spectrum of political, religious, and social views. Top world and U.S. headlines include:
Local Democratic candidates will also be on hand
September 1, 2012 (San Diego) – Yesterday, entrenched incumbent Brian Bilbray, who has refused several debate requests, challenged Scott Peters to debates that Peters' campaign says they agreed to weeks ago. 
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