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As if Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger didn't have enough troubles with the state's $17.2 billion budget mess, now comes word that there may be a move afoot to recall him. Well-placed Sacramento sources tell us the state's politically powerful and well-financed prison guards union has lawyers drawing up language for a recall initiative. Word is, the union will decide within the next couple of weeks whether to hit the streets with petitions. Recalling Schwarzenegger - who himself rode into office with the 2003 recall of then-Gov. Gray Davis - is probably a long shot at best. Still, Schwarzenegger has angered fellow...

Canadians are being told to dig through their fridges and freezers for any of the 220 Maple Leaf Foods products recalled by the Toronto-based company after test results linked a plant in north Toronto to a nationwide listeriosis outbreak. The recall is one of the biggest in Canadian history, federal officials said yesterday. Michael McCain, president and chief executive officer of the 100-year-old company, said the expanded recall will cost the company an estimated $20 million in refunds to consumers and in plant cleanup. In the wake of four deaths, "we had to take the most conservative approach possible," McCain...

I supported and voted for Arnold Schwarzenegger for California governor over Tom McClintock. Not only that, I ridiculed McClintock and his supporters. If I knew then what I know now, I would have supported and voted for McClintock. I hereby openly apologize to McClintock and his supporters. I was wrong. How about the other people here who supported Arnold in 2003: Agree? Disagree?

July 4, 2008 The City Attorney's Office for Phoenix has banned City Employees from signing the recall petition. A clear violation of a person's Constitutional Rights. Please be sure to let the mayor and the attorney, Gary Verburg know what you think. http://www.azcentral.com/community/phoenix/articles/2008/07/04/20080704phx-cityhall0705.html http://seeingredaz.wordpress.com/2008/07/05/phoenix-mayor-and-city-attorney-bend-the-constitution/

California: What has changed since Golden State voters ousted Gray Davis and cast their lot with Arnold Schwarzenegger's star power? Not much — except for $41 billion in new spending.What's big, blue and red all over? The great, Democrat-dominated and profligate state government of California. At a point when most state lawmakers and chief executives have put their budgets to bed, neatly balanced, and taken off for some R&R, the Legislature and governor of California are still wrangling over a budget that is roughly $15 billion out of balance. This is nothing new. We've been hearing about these budget gaps,...

BATON ROUGE -- In a sign that the public frustration about the legislative pay raise has spread to Gov. Bobby Jindal's base, a political novice and former Jindal supporter from Jefferson Parish has filed a recall petition against him. Ryan and Kourtney Fournier of Jefferson submitted paperwork to the secretary of state's office that allows them to attempt to collect the nearly 1 million signatures needed during the next 180 days to force a recall election of the governor. The papers were mailed Thursday and arrived Friday. Ryan Fournier, 32, said he is a registered Republican and was "a huge...

Officials in the Louisiana Secretary of State's office say a recall petition has been filed for Governor Bobby Jindal, making him the fifth elected official to face a recall attempt since the state legislature voted itself a payraise earlier this month. For a recall election to be called, the signatures of one-third of all registered voters in the state must be collected. That would be a total of 960,285 voters. Ryan Fournier of Jefferson submitted the recall petition. Other lawmakers facing recall attempts include House Speaker Jim Tucker (R-Terrytown), Rep. Steve Pugh (R-Ponchatoula), Rep. Joseph Lopinto (R-Metairie) and Rep. Franklin...

As the Massachusetts State Legislature debates "Jessica's Law" -- named after Jessica Lunsford who was raped and murdered in Florida by a repeat sex offender -- one representative who is against the law expressed his displeasure on the floor of the House. Really expressed his displeasure. The representative, one James Fagan, said he'd “rip apart” 6-year-old victims on the witness stand and “make sure the rest of their life is ruined.” In a fiery soliloquy on the House floor, Fagan said he’d grill victims so that, “when they’re 8 years old they throw up; when they’re 12 years old, they...

The abortive effort to recall Republican state Sen. Jeff Denham this year will occupy a niche in the history of California political oddities. The Democratic leader of the Senate, Don Perata, launched the recall drive last year after Denham joined other Republican senators, save one, in blocking passage of the state budget for weeks, contending that it was dangerously out of balance. The supposed rationale for the recall drive against Denham, a second-termer whose district sprawls over a multicounty swath of Central California farmland, was that he had betrayed promises to be a moderate. And Perata dumped hundreds of thousands...

Morristown, NJ - The manufacturer of Digitek digoxin tablets is recalling the product, saying that it may have accidentally released pills that are double the normal thickness, carrying twice the normal dose [1]. Digoxin is used in the treatment of arrhythmias and heart failure, and a double dose could cause toxicity, most notably in patients with renal failure. According to a press release from Digitek's manufacturer, Actavis, digitalis toxicity "can cause nausea, vomiting, dizziness, low blood pressure, cardiac instability, and bradycardia," and even death. The FDA is alerting doctors and the public to the recall via its MedWatch program. The...

The woman who can remember everything Last updated: 10:15 AM BST 09/05/2008 A woman who has baffled doctors with her ability to remember every detail of every day has broken her anonymity to speak of her condition. Jill Price, 42, can remember every part of her life since she was 14 but considers her ability a curse as she cannot switch off. She described her life as like a split-screen television, with one side showing what she is doing in the present, and the other showing the memories which she cannot hold back. Every detail about every day since 1980...

State Senate leader Don Perata on Thursday said the recall drive he is backing against a Central Valley Republican will help Democrats pass a budget with tax increases if it succeeds. If Sen. Jeff Denham of Merced is replaced by the lone Democrat on the recall ballot, it would leave Democrats just one vote short of the two-thirds majority they need to pass the budget in the Senate. "If I have an opportunity of picking up a Democrat who would support a balanced approach to solving the budget problem, I'm going to do that," Perata, the Senate's president pro tem,...

(WASHINGTON) -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said Friday retailer Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is voluntarily recalling charm key chains, saying the charms could contain high levels of lead. The commission said the product, called the "Hip Charm" Key Chain, was found at the home of a 9-month-old child who had high blood-levels of lead. The child was seen putting the key chain in its mouth...... The commission said the key chain was manufactured in China......

His name doesn't appear on the ballot, but state Senate President Pro Tem Don Perata is the indisputable driving force behind the recall of Sen. Jeff Denham, the first of a California legislator since 1995.Ostensibly, the Democratic leader's effort to unseat a Republican who was easily re-elected in 2006 stems from last year's 53-day state budget stalemate. Denham joined his GOP colleagues in voting against the spending plan.But beyond the bad blood over the budget, a successful recall would move Democrats, who hold a commanding 25-15 lead in the Senate, to within one vote of being able to pass a...

Salmonella Risk Spurs Cereal Recall Malt-O-Meal Recalls Unsweetened Puffed Rice, Puffed Wheat Sold Under Various Names By Miranda Hitti WebMD Medical News Reviewed by Louise Chang, MD April 8, 2008 -- Because of salmonella risk, Malt-O-Meal is recalling its unsweetened puffed rice and puffed wheat cereals with "Best If Used By" dates ranging from April 8, 2008 (coded as "APR0808") to March 18, 2009 (coded as "MAR1809"). Salmonella bacteria can cause symptoms including diarrhea, fever, nausea, and abdominal pain. Severe cases of salmonella infection can be life-threatening. No illnesses linked to the recalled cereals have been reported. The recalled cereals...

FUNTASTIC is recalling about 26,000 sets of "Hillbilly Teeth." The gray surface paint on the teeth contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. This recall involves a 2-pack fake Hillbilly Teeth with item # 2657. The item number is printed on the packaging. The gums are brown and the teeth are yellow. The false teeth were sold at grocery, drug, convenience, and mass retailers nationwide from March 2005 through March 2008 for about $2. They were made in China. Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy away from children and contact FUNTASTIC for information on receiving...

Here is a story that details how far Democrats will go to destroy the people's ability to be heard in government. It also shows Democrat's penchant to abuse their power, their blatant waste of government funds, and the incestuous relationship that the anti-democratic process unions have with Democrats. Up in Michigan, the thieves in the Democrat Party voted in a gigantic tax increase. Michigan has been mired in a one state recession for quite a while and Governor Jennifer Granholm's only solution has been to raise taxes to pay for government "shortfalls" -- and by "shortfall" you can read government...

MI Speaker Employs State Paid Thugs to Stop Recall  by Warner Todd Huston, Featured Writer Here is a story that details how far Democrats will go to destroy the people's ability to be heard in government. It also shows Democrat's penchant to abuse their power, their blatant waste of government funds, and the incestuous relationship that the anti-democratic process unions have with Democrats.  Up in Michigan, the thieves in the Democrat Party voted in a gigantic tax increase. Michigan has been mired in a one state recession for quite a while and Governor Jennifer Granholm's only solution has been...

March 21, 2008 In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Hobby Lobby Stores Inc., of Oklahoma City, Okla., is voluntarily recalling about 13,000 Camouflage Eggs and Spinning Egg Top Toys. The paint on the toys contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. Also: March 20, 2008 Toy Puzzle Vehicle Sets Recalled Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard; Sold Exclusively by QVC March 18, 2008 Galison/Mudpuppy Recalls Wire Bound Journals and Calendars Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard March 18, 2008 Reebok to Pay Record $1,000,000 Civil Penalty for Violation of Federal...

Holding an election to recall state Sen. Jeff Denham, R-Atwater, may seem like a juicy political move for some Senate Democrats. But it also will be an unneeded distraction at a time when the Legislature can least afford one. Democrats say they are going after Denham because he voted against last year's budget, flip-flopped on support for schools and voted against a flood control bond, etc. Yet as we all know, Senate President Pro Tem Don Perata isn't trying to unseat Denham to enforce policy purity, or crack down on hypocrisy. (If that were the case, dozens of recalls would...

WASHINGTON - The government on Thursday warned owners of about 4.6 million recalled Ford vehicles to bring their cars and trucks immediately to dealerships to disconnect cruise control switch systems that have been linked to engine fires. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued the consumer advisory to the owners of certain unrepaired Ford, Lincoln and Mercury sport utility vehicles, pickup trucks, vans and passenger cars who have not yet responded to past recalls. The recalls have vexed the Dearborn, Mich.-based automaker, affecting its popular F-Series pickup trucks, prompting hundreds of complaints and dozens of lawsuits over engine fires. Three...

PINOLE: Assistant district attorney said there is no evidence to corroborate calls made against political chairmanAllegations by the Contra Costa Democratic Party chairman that he was the target of death threats in the fall cannot be corroborated, and no charges will be filed, a prosecutor said this week. Nagaraja Rao said he received nine threatening calls to his cell phone in November just days after the party's Central Committee voted to oppose a Feb. 5 recall of Pinole City Councilwoman Maria Alegria and Councilman Stephen Tilton. Rao told the Pinole City Council on Nov. 20 that law enforcement authorities were...

WASHINGTON – While China continues to promise to impose higher safety standards on exports, a WND study shows two of every three products recalled by the Consumer Product Safety Commission last year were Chinese imports – with an upward trend of defective, unsafe products found in every quarter of 2007. The CPSC recalled a total of 447 products for safety concerns last year. Of those, 298 were manufactured in China. Only 62 were made in the USA. The rest were made in other countries. In 2006, the CPSC recalled a total of 467 kinds of products – 221 of which...

Although the Chino slaughterhouse case triggered national outrage and the nation's biggest meat recall, a second suspect faced only misdemeanor charges when he surrendered this week -- until his aliases and pending drug cases emerged. "His worst problem is the felony possession for sale. It's (punishable by) mandatory state prison," San Bernardino County Deputy District Attorney Debbie Ploghaus said Thursday of the defendant, whose true name she still doesn't know for certain. "We know him as Luis Sanchez, with a birth date of 3-8-75." Under that identity, he is one of two men charged in the Hallmark/Westland Meat Co. case...

The animal abuse by the employees using the forklift have more far reaching implications than the abuse itself. The risk of E.Coli, salmonella or mad cow disease contamination is much greater because of the animal being shoved across the hard surfaces where the hide and possibly meat can come into contact with these various diseases. When the animal is then processed and mixed with the other beef, it is very hard to tell which package of beef is contaminated. That is why such a large amount (143 million pounds) of beef is being recalled.

Lollipops from China recalled Published: February 15, 2008 LAKELAND, Fla. (AP) — The importer of a Valentine's Day lollipop said it was voluntarily recalling the treats after metal fragments were found in at least two lollipops sold at central Florida stores. Sherwood Brands of Maryland, which imports the candy from China, said it was recalling all of its Pokemon Valentine Cards and Pops, which have been pulled from the shelves of thousands of stores across the country. Roughly 20 lollipops were seized at Kathleen Elementary School in Lakeland. X-rays determined that only one piece definitely had metal — what appeared...

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. -- Just before Valentine's Day, See's Candies has announced it is recalling 16-ounce bags of its Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips. The company said the candies may contain undeclared traces of milk. People with severe milk allergies are warned that eating the candies can result in serious or life-threatening allergic reactions. Concerned consumers who bought the product should return them to the shops where they were purchased for a full refund.

Ted Costa isn't one to take government tomfoolery lying down. Costa, who heads the People's Advocate political watchdog group and was a leading architect of the 2003 recall campaign that toppled Gov. Gray Davis, is incensed that Democrats are trying to recall Sen. Jeff Denham, R-Atwater. Chief among Denham's alleged crimes is that he opposed the state budget last year. But Costa says he's thinking about launching a recall against Senate-leader-to-be Darrell Steinberg, unless Steinberg repudiates the Denham recall effort. Costa's grounds: Steinberg helped get the state in its current fiscal mess by supporting last year's budget. "The budget is...

In a message likely to reverberate far beyond Pinole, voters appear to have recalled City Councilwoman Maria Alegria and Councilman Stephen Tilton on Tuesday despite an intense lobbying effort on behalf of the two by some of Contra Costa County's biggest political power brokers. With 10 of 16 precincts reporting, a large majority of voters answered "yes" to the recall question for both targets. "I'm thrilled that the people have the moxie and the intelligence to stand up against usurpers of power," said Anne Prescott, a Pinole resident and voter who was among about 60 recall supporters who gathered Tuesday...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a consumer warning and recall of possibly contaminated Grassy Meadows Dairy Co. cheeses. Routine surveillance by the Indiana Board of Animal Health's Dairy Division revealed high levels of staphylococcus aureus in several raw milk cheeses manufactured by the Howe, Ind., dairy. Because of the facility's location, the FDA said consumers in Ohio, Michigan and Indiana should also check their refrigerators for the recalled items. Products of concern include, but are not limited to, Colby (lot no. 210317 and 19177), Jalapeno natural cheese (lot no. 2617, 21017 and 11017), "Homemade" cheese (lot no....

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning consumers about a potential Clostridium botulinum (C. botulinum) contamination of canned beans manufactured by New Era Canning Company, New Era, Mich. C. botulinum is the bacterium that causes botulism, which can be fatal. The recall is for large institutional-sized cans, averaging 6 pounds in weight. Approximately 26 brands and 63 products were distributed to retailers, restaurants, schools, prisons and foodservice institutions nationwide under various labeled brands. The list of recalled products includes cans of cut green beans, Mexican-style chili beans, dark red kidney beans, and garbanzo beans. What Products Have Been...

LANSING, Mich. -- Judges have ruled in favor of activists trying to recall state House Speaker Andy Dillon and other lawmakers for backing a tax increase.

You may (or not) remember the headline back in October. Apparently someone had put the State of Michigan up for sale on EBay – in response to the budget debacle. That someone was me. After about a four day stretch of non stop blogging about what was going on in regard to the crisis, I decided it was time to have a little fun. Little did I know what that “fun” would cost me personally? My husband works for the State of Michigan. When he returned to work on Monday, he received a call from his district supervisor essentially telling...

(WASHINGTON) - About 15,000 Chinese-made metal toy wagons sold at Tractor Supply Co stores are being recalled because the surface paint contains excessive levels of lead, the U.S. Consumer and Product Safety Commission said on Thursday. The wagons from Tricam Industries Inc of Eden Prairie, Minnesota, contain the model number MH1250 and were sold from September 2002 through November 2007 for about $30. No injuries have been reported from the recalled wagons, the CPSC said. The agency said consumers should contract Tricam at (800) 867-6763 for instructions on how to return the wagon and get a refund.

ULAN BATOR, Mongolia — At least 11 people died and another 21 were hospitalized for drinking tainted vodka during New Year's Eve celebrations in Mongolia's capital, a government official said Tuesday. An emergency has also been announced for Baganuur district of Ulan Bator where the deaths happened, city governor's office announced. That means all shops were closed and further celebrations were banned, according to Ganbold Khurlee of the governor's office. New Year's Day is also a holiday in Mongolia — a largely poor, landlocked country sandwiched between China and Russia. He said tests showed that the vodka was made with...

Even the world's most repressive regimes often have laws on the books that pretend to grant citizens certain political rights. What matters is the extent to which citizens are actually allowed to use those rights — you know, in real life. In Michigan, taxpayers are now trying to recall ten state legislators, and in the process testing how "real life" their democratic rights are. The ten targeted solons come from both parties. Prior to their fateful votes to raise taxes against their constituent wishes, taxpayer groups repeatedly warned them that a recall effort would be launched against them if they...

Dollar Tree announced Thursday the recall of about 300,000 toys. (A previous version of this story incorrectly listed Dollar General as an affected retailer.) They include bead and wire toys for babies and Speed Race Pull Back and Go Action cars. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said that the toys, which were made in China, have high levels of lead that violate federal paint standards. There were no reports of injuries. One group of toys has colored beads that slide on wires attached to a natural wood platform. They have item number 903419 and date code 71 printed on...

ATLANTA (AP) — Merck & Co. is recalling about a million doses of a childhood vaccine, after testing showed a sterilization problem in a Pennsylvania factory.

Automaker says Dakota trucks, Durango SUVs and Ram pickups could potentially shift out of park without a key in the ignition. WASHINGTON (AP) -- -- Chrysler said Friday it is recalling nearly 600,000 Dodge trucks and vans to address concerns that the vehicles could shift out of park without the key in the ignition. The recall affects 576,417 2001-2002 Dodge Dakota trucks, Dodge Durango sport utility vehicles and Dodge Ram vans and the 2002 Dodge Ram pickup. In some cases, long-term wear on the gearshift assembly could erode the height of the shift blocker, creating the potential for the vehicle...

The House Executive Rules Committee has rejected state Rep. Jim Dunn’s request for a hearing on his appeal of a Nov. 5 decision denying him travel reimbursement privileges during the 2008 session. In its unanimous vote, the committee noted that House “respectful workplace policies” are not new and that all state representatives have been given training on the subject. Dunn, R-Vancouver, said Thursday that it was House Speaker Frank Chopp, a Seattle Democrat, who demanded that Republican House leaders discipline him after he made a sexually offensive remark to a woman in a Kennewick hotel bar. Several legislators were present...

A group has pledged to spend about $1,000 to gather hundreds of thousands of signatures in an effort to recall Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio and County Attorney Andrew Thomas. The Arizonans for the U.S. Constitution and Recall of Joe Arpaio, filed paperwork Oct. 29 to recall the county's top law enforcement officials, according to county records. According the documents, the group has pledged to spend less than $500 on each of the two recalls - a small amount money considering size of the task. The organization will have to collect 283,300 valid signatures from registered voters in Maricopa County...

CBS 3 has compiled an extensive list of recalled and dangerous toys for the holiday season that will keep your family safe. LEAD PAINT RECALLS: An Ohio importer recalled nearly 250,000 SpongeBob SquarePants address books and journals manufactured in China. The Consumer Product Safety Commission says the spiral metal bindings on the books might contain hazardous levels of lead paint. Go Diego Go Animal Rescue boat, by Fisher Price. Contains lead paint. Mattel announced it was recalling 800,000 toys, including 675,000 accessories for one of the company's biggest sellers, the Barbie doll. Also part of the recall, the third in...

WASHINGTON -- About 175,000 Curious George Plush Dolls were recalled Thursday, becoming the latest toy made in China found to be contaminated with dangerous levels of lead. Manufactured by Marvel Toys,. of New York, N.Y., the Curious George dolls contain excessive amounts of lead in their surface paint, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

About 175,000 Curious George Plush Dolls were recalled Thursday, becoming the latest popular toy made in China found to be contaminated with dangerous levels of lead. Manufactured by Marvel Toys, of New York, N.Y., the Curious George dolls contain excessive levels of lead in their surface paint, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Although no reports of illnesses connected to this product have been reported, lead is toxic if ingested by young children. Children's products found to have more than 0.06 percent lead accessible to users are subject to a recall.

U.S. agriculture giant Cargill recalls ground beef Agricultural giant Cargill Inc. said on Saturday it is recalling over 1 million pounds of ground beef distributed in the United States because of possible E. Coli contamination. Cargill Meat Solutions said the 1.084 million pounds (491,700 kg) of ground beef was produced at the Wyalusing, Pennsylvania, facility between October 8 and October 11, and distributed to retailers across the country. The U.S. Department of Agriculture returned a confirmed positive for the E. coli bacteria on a sample produced on October 8, the company said. Symptoms of E. coli 0157:H7 illness, the strain...

Despite soaring popularity, California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger faces a looming budget crisis much like the one that forced the 2003 recall of his predecessor and brought the former actor and bodybuilder to power. Schwarzenegger was swept into the governor’s office to replace embattled Gov. Gray Davis in October 2003 with the promise that he’d reduce debt and “tear up the state’s credit card.” Four years later, however, falling tax revenues have forced the state to borrow $7 billion just to pay its recent bills. In the three months ended Sept. 30, the state has spent $10.2 billion more than it...

"House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (2nd-R) D-CA talks about recalled toys while flanked by Rep. Bobby Rush (2nd-L) D-IL, Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO) and Rep. Rosa DeLauro (R) D-CT"

Totino's and Jeno's pizza recalled due to E. coli Almost five million Totino's and Jeno's frozen pizzas with pepperoni toppings are being recalled because the pepperoni may be contaminated with E. coli, General Mills Inc said on Thursday. General Mills, which owns the Totino's and Jeno's brands, said the recall affects about 414,000 cases of pizza products currently in stores and all similar pizza products that might be in consumers' freezers. Each case contains 12 pizzas. The possible E. coli contamination was uncovered by state and federal authorities investigating 21 E. coli-related illnesses in 10 states. General Mills said nine...

Toy firm Mattel is recalling 55,000 Chinese-made toys after lead contamination fears, the US has said. The recall affects 38,000 toys in the US, 12,000 toys in the UK and the Irish Republic and 5,500 toys in Canada. The items affected are Go Diego Go Animal Rescue Boat toys imported by Fisher Price. The move is part of a wider recall of 665,000 by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Mattel recalled million of toys over the summer. Mattel's profits have fallen slipped by 1% over the past three months, in the wake of the recalls. Scrutiny Earlier in the...

Was the recall worth it? California government is still spending more than it takes in. Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger promised to blow up the "boxes" of state government, but he didn't. Democratic legislative leaders are enjoying lavish lifestyles when they should be rolling up their sleeves. And the state GOP, which pushed for the ouster of Gov. Gray Davis in 2003, is as beside the point as ever. Was it worth it putting $1.6 million into the recall campaign? I asked Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., who largely bankrolled the effort that moved the recall from a threat to a reality. "Yes,...