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Nov 01, 2008 Schwarzenegger Got Big Money From Alleged Ponzi Schemer

Dec 01, 2008 California Limits Politicians' Use Of Funds Raised For Ballot Measures

Dec 01, 2008 Schwarzenegger Accused Of Doing Bidding Of Big Business

Dec 10, 2007 Donors to Governor's Travel Foundation Revealed

Dec 09, 2007 Chief of Prison Guards Union Fighting His Own Insurgents

Dec 08, 2007 Schwarzenegger Seeks To Slash State Workers' Pay Till Budget Passes About 200,000 would get the federal minimum wage, then receive back pay after a spending plan was enacted. The state controller vows not to sign the order.

Dec 07, 2007 Non-Candidate Schwarzenegger Still Raises Millions In Political Cash Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger cannot run for re-election and has no stated plans to seek another office, but he still raises millions of dollars each year.

Dec 07, 2007 Schwarzenegger Still A Big Fundraiser

Dec 05, 2007 Governor's Trips Must Be Disclosed

Dec 03, 2007 The Giving Is Easy In State Capitol, 2007 List Shows

Dec 03, 2007 FPPC Chairman Proposes Closing Travel Gift Loophole

Dec 02, 2007 Schwarzenegger orders spending freeze after office hiring - State faces $14.5 billion deficit

Dec 01, 2007 Governor says he made mistakes

Nov 02, 2006 Donors who fund governor's trade trips are disclosed

Dec 09, 2006 Governor refuses to release paper trail on GM fleet buy

Dec 09, 2006 Lives may founder, but yacht sales will flourish

Dec 08, 2006 Some fair board members generous to politicians

Dec 07, 2006 Stalemate eats into vacation plans: Speaker tells lawmakers to stay close to Capitol until budget is signed

Dec 07, 2006 Nonprofit picks up governor's travel bill; The group that funds Schwarzenegger's jets and luxury suites writes off the cost. Its donors can get tax breaks.

Dec 05, 2006 Trump Gives Donation to Schwarzenegger

Dec 04, 2006 Massive Calif. contracts database riddled with errors, omissions

Dec 04, 2006 Campaign disclosure no panacea for limiting influence; Some experts say California's deluge of campaign records may actually make wrongdoing harder to spot.

Dec 03, 2006 Donor appeal raises brows -- Governor promises dinner, other perks for up to $250,000

Dec 03, 2006 THE DEALMAKER: SCHWARZENEGGER DONORS GET WHAT THEY WANT

Dec 03, 2006 Early presidential primary on governor's desk; CRITICS SEE CHALLENGE TO TERM LIMITS AS HIDDEN MOTIVE BEHIND DATE CHANGE

Dec 02, 2006 No signs governor will moderate fundraising

Dec 02, 2006 Term-limits initiative proposed

Dec 02, 2006 Termed out? Maybe not; MEASURE'S APPROVAL COULD KEEP PERATA AND N��EZ IN POWER

Dec 02, 2006 There's More Than Meets the Eye to an Early Primary

Dec 02, 2006 Leaked tapes reveal uncensored Schwarzenegger; Arnold is heard on tapes putting down his political opponents

Dec 02, 2006 State's say of primary importance; Holding election in February instead of June could do more than give voters in California a greater voice

Dec 01, 2006 Governor drops freeway fees to accelerate fiber-optic lines

Dec 01, 2006 Injured Schwarzenegger backs out of inaugural appearance

Nov 03, 2005 Inaugural to keep governor busy; Stars and donors with state business ponied up $1.35 million so far.

Nov 03, 2005 Schwarzenegger's second inauguration promises to be lavish affair

Nov 03, 2005 Moderates may shift state Senate

Nov 03, 2005 Can Schwarzenegger's 2006 Comeback Survive?

Nov 02, 2005 Governor to start 2nd term with glitz, bipartisanship; Watchdog groups say Gov should pay his own tab

Nov 02, 2005 Fundraising beat goes on for Gov.; Special accounts help Schwarzenegger add to his record cash totals.

Nov 01, 2005 Governor opens new donor fund; Officeholder account can pay for parties or bonuses for his staff.

Nov 01, 2005 Governor opens fundraising account; Critic calls it slush fund

Nov 01, 2005 Schwarzenegger donations top $113 million

Nov 01, 2005 Women pressure Schwarzenegger

Oct 31, 2005 Schwarzenegger Cracks Jokes on Leno Show as Angelides Fumes

Oct 31, 2005 Angelides demands NBC drop governor interview on 'Leno'

Oct 31, 2005 Angelides Supporters Protest Outside NBC Studios

Dec 09, 2005 Radio Station Dispute's Gov.'s Claim Speech Website Was Hacked

Dec 09, 2005 Debate Set in Gov.'s Race; Schwarzenegger will face Phil Angelides once -- on Oct. 7. The challenger's campaign manager criticizes the event's format.

Dec 09, 2005 Nurses Blast Schwarzenegger Plan to Veto SB 840; Governor 'Abandoning Millions of Uninsured Californians'

Dec 09, 2005 Donors to governor get posts of prestige; Del Mar Fair Board a prized assignment

Dec 08, 2005 Angelides calls Schwarzenegger big-time pal of business

Dec 08, 2005 The Political Clout of California's Nurses

Dec 08, 2005 Angelides Backs Public Financing of Campaigns; The Democrat, who is running for governor, defies key supporters and endorses Prop. 89.

Dec 08, 2005 Angelides puts money on public election finance; Support could rile candidate's major union contributors

Dec 08, 2005 Angelides endorses campaign-finance reform

Dec 08, 2005 Schwarzenegger spends $7 million on ads and still has money left

Dec 08, 2005 Hecklers greet governor on 2nd day of campaign tour

Dec 06, 2005 State Moves to Ease Oversight on Accountants; Regulatory officials take steps to promote the profession and roll back tough post-Enron standards.

Dec 05, 2005 As bond issue is set, big bucks rolling in to Schwarzenegger

Dec 03, 2005 Dump the donors

Dec 03, 2005 Big-Bucks Fund-Raiser Draws Governor's Backers to Beverly Hills

Dec 03, 2005 Beatty warns Democrats it's Schwarzenegger they want to beat

Dec 03, 2005 Governor's ties to fitness lobbying group weigh heavy; Conflict-of-interest issue hangs over Ohio muscle show

Dec 02, 2005 Suddenly, infrastructure is hot; Governor's overhaul plan is getting good poll numbers as rivals offer their own versions.

Dec 02, 2005 Governor's new chief of staff piles it on; Susan Kennedy now also is head campaigner

Dec 02, 2005 Gov.'s Gift to PUC Official Questioned Schwarzenegger gave Susan Kennedy $25,000 after he received that amount from AT&T. Days later, she voted to OK its merger with SBC.

Nov 01, 2004 The governor's odd traveling companions; A host of big-buck contributors and cronies are along for the ride in China, and they're looking out for themselves, not California.

Nov 01, 2004 Governor, on rebound, lands in Far East; Emerging China offers market potential for high-tech, agriculture, energy interests

Nov 01, 2004 Getting voters to 'toon in; Campaigns increasingly use cartoons on Internet to grab attention.

Nov 01, 2004 Accusations that Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has been catering to special interest groups

Nov 01, 2004 The secret force behind the propositions;

Nov 01, 2004 Cartoonish election

Oct 31, 2004 Governor's star status pays off; Appearances lead to campaign giving - and raised eyebrows.

Oct 31, 2004 National focus on election unlikely; Eight initiatives on special vote ballot

Oct 31, 2004 VOTES A TEST FOR SCHWARZENEGGER

Dec 10, 2004 Powerful Teachers Union Is in the Thick of Ballot Battles

Dec 10, 2004 Lafayette event for governor expected to draw protesters

Dec 09, 2004 A Snappy Retort, but No Relief at the Pump

Dec 09, 2004 Governor Schwarzenegger starts fund-raising campaign

Dec 08, 2004 Girlyman! Ahnold to rock 'n' run

Dec 08, 2004 Governor takes to campaign trail after election compromise fails

Dec 08, 2004 Caught between rock and The Governator

Dec 08, 2004 Hypocrisy in the sponsoring of The Rolling Stones tour by AmeriQuest

Dec 08, 2004 SUPPORT BASE: OC's Money, Moderation Bankrolls Schwarzenegger

Dec 08, 2004 Heels put boot into 'Imelda' Schwarzenegger

Dec 08, 2004 ETHICAL BUMP OR JUST A POTHOLE?; Governor's photo op raises debate about nonprofit, San Jose paying road-show tab

Dec 08, 2004 Governor's finances remain a closed book for now

Dec 08, 2004 Governor retuns big contribution from Indian gambling group

Dec 08, 2004 Campaign gifts keep giving back

Dec 08, 2004 Supporters ante up big bucks for ballot; Over $23 million spent so far to back governor's measures

Dec 07, 2004 Despite controversies, Governor's fund-raising team carries on

Dec 07, 2004 Muscle king's rise and stumble; The governor's climb to fame was closely connected to the supplement industry and its magazines.

Dec 07, 2004 Governor to quit 2nd job; Schwarzenegger relents amid controversy over lucrative pay and potential conflict of interest

Dec 07, 2004 Governor Schwarzenegger under fire from government watchdogs who claim he's getting a salary from a special interest group

Dec 07, 2004 Schwarzenegger Under Fire for Magazine Deal;

Dec 07, 2004 Schwarzenegger Is Drawing Fire For an Ad Deal

Dec 07, 2004 Despite criticism, Schwarzenegger ignores conflict-of-interest concerns about magazine deal

Dec 07, 2004 California's film star governor reaps new millions from muscle-man past

Dec 07, 2004 Critics claim multimillion-dollar consulting deal between CA Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger & publisher of fitness magazines produces conflict of interest

Dec 07, 2004 Schwarzenegger faulted for lucrative deal with fitness magazines

Dec 07, 2004 Monitoring Malcontents; Why do the governor's critics keep finding themselves targets of strange police scrutiny?

Dec 07, 2004 Governor pumps up lobby group; With a bill pending, he backs the dietary supplement industry

Dec 06, 2004 Schwarzenegger dogged by protesters as he launches ballot initiative campaign

Dec 06, 2004 Governor Calls Special Election, Irking Some State Workers, Teachers

Dec 06, 2004 ANALYSIS: Governor is hoping to keep public interested in him

Dec 06, 2004 Governor assailed over special election; Critics see today's expected move as a misuse of state's initiative process

Dec 06, 2004 A Powerful Partner Longtime business ally leads governor's initiative drive to rein in state spending.

Dec 06, 2004 Schwarzenegger planned speech causing friction at alma mater

Dec 05, 2004 Beatty kicks up political dust at Cal

Dec 05, 2004 3-state swing to raise funds Governor heads to Florida, Texas and Illinois seeking cash for a possible special election.

Dec 05, 2004 Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger's leadership being tested in California

Dec 05, 2004 He's a Lot Weaker Than He Looks

Dec 05, 2004 Wife's Book Has Good Tips for Gov.

Dec 04, 2004 ARNOLD TERMINATED?

Dec 04, 2004 Schwarzenegger Aide Generates Concern

Dec 04, 2004 Initiative war could end -- or intensify; Fate of special election uncertain

Dec 04, 2004 Rowdy protests greet governor at S.F. fund-raiser

Dec 04, 2004 Infighting chokes work flow in Capitol; Budget process, talk of special elections stifle other agendas

Dec 04, 2004 Campaign industry hits the jackpot; Is the blizzard of initiatives drowning out public's voice?

Dec 04, 2004 MORE STATES CUTTING DEALS FOR A SLICE OF HOLLYWOOD

Dec 04, 2004 Campaign Finance Reform Hypocrisy

Dec 03, 2004 Battle over cheaper drugs may hit ballot

Dec 03, 2004 Schwarzenegger Criticized for Fund-Raising

Dec 03, 2004 Measure targets unions' money The initiative would require public workers' consent to use their dues for political purposes

Dec 03, 2004 Commentary: Room Without a View at the Plaza

Dec 03, 2004 Democratic Race for California Governor in '06 Starts Early

Dec 03, 2004 Shooting star; Beatty takes aim at Schwarzenegger

Dec 03, 2004 Arnold Schwarzenegger launches fund-raising effort to promote his proposed special election to voters in California

Dec 03, 2004 Beatty Gives Schwarzenegger Political Tips at Awards Banquet Actor Warren Beatty to Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger: Raise taxes

Dec 03, 2004 Governor fattens kitty with D.C. Cash; Fund raising during trip raises concerns

Dec 03, 2004 Citizens to Save California farms a little menial work out to India

Dec 03, 2004 Donors' Influence on Schwarzenegger Is an Issue

Dec 03, 2004 Committee spearheads governor's reform efforts

Dec 03, 2004 Photo ops for sale, governor's ear, too SCHWARZENEGGER TO HIT UP BUSINESSES BUT SAYS IT WON'T AFFECT HIS POSITIONS

Dec 03, 2004 Univision exec leading donor in support of special election

Dec 03, 2004 Governor pushes 'reform agenda' amid noisy contention Proposed pension revamp is a target

Dec 03, 2004 Consumer group asks governor to fire consultant over no-bid deal

Dec 03, 2004 Schwarzenegger considers tax breaks for filming in California

Dec 03, 2004 Governor gives 'special interest' new slant; Teachers, nurses protest depiction

Dec 02, 2004 Governor Fails to Curb Big Money While criticizing the system, Schwarzenegger continues to raise millions to help his political agenda and seeks to lift restrictions.

Dec 02, 2004 Schwarzenegger and Common Cause: Strange Bedfellows? Group embracing a plan that's picked up little or no backing from other nonprofit groups?

Dec 02, 2004 It's not easy to 'Be Cool' when boo birds are flapping SCHWARZENEGGER TRIES TO AVOID PROTESTERS AT CAPITAL PREMIERE

Dec 02, 2004 Schwarzenegger risks angering women by targeting nurses, teachers

Dec 02, 2004 Governor moves few in D.C. House Republicans' ire over remap plan trumps his agenda for state

Dec 02, 2004 Governor finds trouble at home...; OVERHAUL PLAN: He drops proposal to abolish 88 boards

Dec 02, 2004 Film-industry tax break backed; SCHWARZENEGGER WANTS MOVIE-PRODUCTION WORK TO STAY IN CALIFORNIA

Dec 02, 2004 Group set to back redistricting revamp

Dec 02, 2004 'Governor, your suits look so beautiful'; Media sometimes appear starstruck by Schwarzenegger

Dec 02, 2004 Drug companies approve $10 million for California ballot fight

Dec 02, 2004 A Special Election For Special Interests

Dec 02, 2004 Some Wonder if Baca's on Governor's Team

Dec 02, 2004 If You Can Plug a Film, Why Not a Budget?

Dec 02, 2004 Governor's crusade against business rules has found no villains

Dec 02, 2004 Voters Might Face Flood of Fall Ballot Initiatives; Almost 80 applications, some redundant, have been submitted to state officials for approval.

Dec 02, 2004 Governor hits state pensions; Brink's trucks are part of waterfront staging

Dec 02, 2004 Big-Ticket Drive Supports Gov.'s Agenda; Invitations are handed out for 'an evening with Schwarzenegger,' with dinners up to $100,000.

Dec 02, 2004 Gov. Battles Rising Criticism on Multiple Fronts

Dec 02, 2004 Arnold Inc: Living Like a Star

Dec 02, 2004 Governor raked in $28.8 million from '04 donors; The fund-raising feat doubles what Davis collected his first year.

Dec 02, 2004 Senators will probe contractor's past troubles, current problems

Dec 01, 2004 Battle of the boards heats up; Foes say governor's plan to cut state panels favors business donors.

Dec 01, 2004 Amid Broken Promises, Many Begin to Doubt Schwarzenegger

Dec 01, 2004 Firm hires governor's fund-raiser to pitch program to agencies

Dec 01, 2004 A Man of the People... People Who Pay

Dec 01, 2004 Governor's call to arms causing deep divisions; Dem, union 'special interests' are seen as enemies of his state

Dec 01, 2004 Scene Set for Ballot Battles; Schwarzenegger's plan for a special election this fall has scores of interest groups scrambling to put their own agendas before the voters too.

Dec 01, 2004 Consumer Advocates Assail Gov.; Schwarzenegger's plan to abolish independent regulatory boards called blow to public interest. Cabinet member says citizens will have input.

Dec 01, 2004 Plan to reduce state boards assailed; Consumer protections are at great risk, critics contend.

Dec 01, 2004 Regulator revamp plan raises concerns in California

Dec 01, 2004 Democrats Ready to Battle Gov.; Still in control of the Legislature, the party plans to be more assertive, especially on issues of concern to the middle class.

Nov 03, 2003 OPINION - Express your outrage; CA Board of Equalization gives tax refunds to corporations that paid no income taxes

Nov 02, 2003 Few details on tax return; Governor reports how much he paid and gave to charity

Nov 02, 2003 Arnold Goes to Washington

Nov 01, 2003 Nonprofits tangle Schwarzenegger's fund-raising machine

Nov 01, 2003 Governor sets money-raising record; $26.6 million in his first year -- most of it from special interests

Nov 01, 2003 Meeting your 'new day in California' governor

Nov 01, 2003 Schwarzenegger must alter his fund-raising style

Nov 01, 2003 ARNOLD'S FIRST YEAR; NEXT BUDGET COULD BE BIGGER TEST FOR POLITICAL NEWCOMER

Nov 01, 2003 POLITICIANS' TRIPS DRAWING CRITICISM

Nov 01, 2003 Governor's nonprofit political fund reaches half-million dollars

Nov 01, 2003 Business lobby still has Schwarzenegger to help maintain clout

Oct 31, 2003 Two business measures get little attention from governor

Oct 31, 2003 Governor's job commission fights conflict of interest disclosure

Oct 31, 2003 ARNOLD THE REPUBLICAN

Oct 31, 2003 Schwarzenegger says he'll take on special interests in coming year

Oct 31, 2003 The Governator II: At first it seemed like a bad joke The Governator II: At first it seemed like a bad joke A bodybuilder turned Hollywood hulk running the world's seventh largest economy. But one year on Arnie is riding high. So how far can he go?

Oct 31, 2003 Governor to GOP: Stop taking tribe donations

Oct 31, 2003 Governor hitting campaign trail; FUNDS RAISED TO HELP DEFEAT GAMBLING MEASURES

Oct 31, 2003 With vetos and signatures, Schwarzenegger's politics are revealed

Oct 31, 2003 Gov. Gets Down to Business; Signing or killing bills, Schwarzenegger usually gave economic concerns more weight than social ones. But he was no doctrinaire Republican.

Oct 31, 2003 Governor's bill choices leaves some guessing, pleased

Oct 31, 2003 Governor vetos Canadian-drug bills

Dec 10, 2003 Governor seems to be of two minds He ran as a bipartisan outsider, but critics see a captive of business.

Dec 09, 2003 Schwarzenegger reviews official's potential conflict of interest

Dec 09, 2003 Governor Aide's Bank Position Prompts Concern, Legal Review

Dec 09, 2003 Bipartisan aura fades as Schwarzenegger finishes first year

Dec 09, 2003 Gov. Backs Pro-Business Propositions; He supports bid to limit lawsuits and overturn law giving workers healthcare coverage.

Dec 09, 2003 A Plain Aye or Nay Will Do

Dec 09, 2003 Schwarzenegger takes sides on 2 initiatives

Dec 09, 2003 Schwarzenegger sides with business groups on two November props

Dec 09, 2003 The bills stop here; 'LITMUS TEST' MUST BE COMPLETED BY END OF MONTH

Dec 09, 2003 Absentee lawmakers made big difference

Dec 09, 2003 USC study: Abstentions, absenteeism played major role in bills' failing

Dec 09, 2003 Governor Is Sprinting for Donations; Schwarzenegger is on pace to raise about $9million to fight two gambling initiatives on the Nov. 2 ballot and to promote his agenda.

Dec 09, 2003 ARNOLD'S STATE 'GARAGE SALE'; SURPLUS PROPERTY RANGES FROM CAR TO CATTLE PROD

Dec 08, 2003 Governor may say a lot with a yea or a nay

Dec 08, 2003 End of Session Frenzy in Capitol; Lobbyists dash to lawmakers' fundraising events as hundreds of bills face action.

Dec 08, 2003 State fix gets Inland setting; OVERHAUL: The governor touts the detailed plan to streamline government.

Dec 08, 2003 All rhetoric aside, the pen will tell

Dec 08, 2003 Governor playing to business

Dec 08, 2003 ARNOLD'S STATE CONTROL

Dec 08, 2003 ARNOLD'S FIRST YEAR GARNERS MIXED REVIEWS

Dec 08, 2003 Schwarzenegger 'slush fund' hides political spending

Dec 08, 2003 State Officials Tour LNG Sites With Energy Execs

Dec 08, 2003 Committee approves Schwarzenegger's consumer affairs pick

Dec 08, 2003 Governor raises $17 million in 6 months

Dec 08, 2003 New report proposes sweeping overhaul of state government

Dec 08, 2003 CALIFORNIA PERFORMANCE REVIEW; Consumer affairs: A third of state boards, including those for barbers and horse racing, would be cut. Some worry about unregulated businesses.

Dec 08, 2003 Pare down, state urged; Governor's task force likely to recommend slashing jobs, board posts and agencies.

Dec 08, 2003 Used-Car Bill Getting a No Sale; Legislation that would let buyers return a vehicle within three days runs into opposition from the governor's administration.

Dec 08, 2003 Schwarzenegger also walks, talks with special interests

Dec 08, 2003 No end is in sight for state budget

Dec 08, 2003 Budget battle cries

Dec 07, 2003 On Girlie Men and Our Manly Governor

Dec 07, 2003 Both sides lashing out at special interests; What they are is tied to who's talking

Dec 07, 2003 Hybrid Cars Get a Big Push; Not So Fast, Others Say; Officials want to give incentives to owners of fuel-efficient vehicles. But transit experts decry a bill that would let solo drivers use HOV lanes.

Dec 07, 2003 Follow the Money Why does Gavin Newsom need a backer like the California Urban Issues Project?

Dec 07, 2003 Hired firm out of line with governor's job pledge

Dec 07, 2003 Where to cut? State has 300-plus boards and commissions

Dec 07, 2003 Schwarzenegger rewards employees with higher pay

Dec 07, 2003 Smog plan to benefit car sellers Auto dealers stand to save millions on tests.

Dec 07, 2003 Election funding limits added; Some say new rules on ballot initiatives could fetter governor.

Dec 07, 2003 Campaign cop limits donations to candidates' ballot issue funds

Dec 06, 2003 Punitive damages and the budget

Dec 06, 2003 Cuts at FPPC May Halt Probes; The 30-year-old state ethics watchdog agency, which is looking into the governor's use of campaign funds, is targeted for reductions.

Dec 06, 2003 State boards provide fat target for efficiency experts

Dec 06, 2003 Governor Shapes Up as Master Politician

Dec 06, 2003 Consumer Activists Troubled by Gov.'s Firings

Dec 06, 2003 Consumer group challenges governor's nonprofit political fund

Dec 05, 2003 Governor Removes Criticized Director; Edward Heidig's post draws scrutiny as law agency is ordered to be more business-friendly.

Dec 05, 2003 With governor's help, state GOP angling for $2 million payday

Dec 04, 2003 Governor's evolving rules on donors SOME OK, OTHERS NOT: SCHWARZENEGGER INSISTS HE CAN'T BE BOUGHT

Dec 04, 2003 Lawyer tapped to run state's regulatory office

Dec 04, 2003 Governor's pitches take hit Schwarzenegger says he's selling state; critics say he's promoting big donors

Dec 04, 2003 Schwarzenegger promises full disclosure of campaign donors

Dec 04, 2003 In Advertising, Governor Accepts No Imitations; Schwarzenegger and his attorneys are vigilant in guarding the use of his image.

Dec 04, 2003 By punting on protection racket, Democrats shot selves in foot

Dec 04, 2003 OPINION - Big-business backers won't give up notion of deregulation

Dec 04, 2003 Governor creates private corporation to oversee fund-raising

Dec 04, 2003 Editorial: Same old same old Schwarzenegger, too, likes closed doors

Dec 03, 2003 Governor's team for workers' comp drive is battle-tested; Insiders who marshaled Props. 57-58 support are ready if issue goes to ballot.

Dec 03, 2003 Governor stops insurers' donations

Dec 03, 2003 Lobbyist's ties to governor queried again

Dec 03, 2003 Schwarzenegger appoints former assemblywoman to head DCA

Dec 03, 2003 Ex-Lawmaker Named to Head Consumer Affairs Department

Dec 03, 2003 Schwarzenegger names donors, supporters to Calif jobs panel

Dec 03, 2003 Schwarzenegger flexes his fund-raising muscles

Dec 03, 2003 Governor to Be Executive Editor of 2 Fitness Magazines; The publications will use Schwarzenegger's name, and he will receive $250,000 a year for his Council on Physical Fitness. Aide sees a 'nominal' time commitment.

Dec 03, 2003 Governor signs on with two magazines Schwarzenegger won't do much heavy lifting, but extra job spurs criticism.

Dec 03, 2003 Governor OKs loan conversion He agrees to give up $4.5 million rather than let campaign donors cover it.

Dec 03, 2003 Hey Voters, Don't Worry, Be Happy!

Dec 03, 2003 Manhattan elite lining up for pricey Schwarzenegger fund-raiser tonight

Dec 03, 2003 Ethical lapse Governor's high-priced event is wrong tactic

Dec 03, 2003 Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger's first 100 days in office

Dec 02, 2003 Governor's charm playing well in Capitol; Schwarzenegger makes inroads despite some broken promises

Dec 02, 2003 Action figure: Energetic and charismatic, the state's new governor has earned high marks from across the political spectrum Much of his agenda a work in progress

Dec 02, 2003 Arnold's first 100 days win praise; 4 goals complete, others under way

Dec 02, 2003 "Governator" Schwarzenegger passes 100 days

Dec 02, 2003 Schwarzenegger breaks fundraising record at up to $500,000 for dinner seat

Dec 02, 2003 Op-Ed Commentary: Feasting on an Ailing California

Dec 02, 2003 High-rolling politicians leave public out of loop

Dec 02, 2003 Demos endorse Props. 57, 58; STATE PARTY BACKS GOVERNOR'S MARCH 2 BUDGET-BALANCING PLAN

Dec 02, 2003 Group Urges Schwarzenegger to Cancel New York Fund-Raiser

Dec 02, 2003 Governor goes fund raising despite pledge of reform

Dec 02, 2003 Brother, Can You Spare $500,000?

Dec 02, 2003 Big donations sparking calls for state reform; GOVERNOR'S POLITICAL COMMITTEES RAISING LARGE, UNREGULATED SUMS

Dec 02, 2003 Editorial: Truly unmitigated Schwarzenegger, alas, puts Davis to shame

Dec 02, 2003 Big-ticket event for bond plan Top asking price to join Schwarzenegger in N.Y. - $500,000

Dec 02, 2003 Recall total: $89 million spent Schwarzenegger and his allies accounted for $27 million of the total election tab.

Dec 02, 2003 One Word Says It All for Governor Ever since he promised "to make sure everyone in California has a fantastic job," picketers have carried signs, "Where is my fantastic job?"

Dec 02, 2003 An order to ease state rules raises consumers' fears

Dec 02, 2003 Diluting of HMO Patients' Rights Feared; Consumer groups worry that an order by the governor to cut red tape has weakened rules protecting 20 million Californians.

Dec 02, 2003 Governor now says he never intended to repay loan with campaign Must quit taking campaign contributions to repay the large loan to his campaign.

Dec 02, 2003 Unruffled Governor Vows to Repay Loan; A judge ruled he had broken the law by using borrowed money to finance his campaign.

Dec 02, 2003 CALIFORNIA CABLE: WHAT MEDICATION IS HE ON? Gov. Schwarzenegger must pay back campaign loan with own money not contributions.

Dec 02, 2003 SCHWARZENEGGER CAMPAIGN BROKE LAWS ON FINANCE Governor broke California's campaign finance laws by attempting to conceal identity of his political donors from voters who elected him

Dec 02, 2003 Gov.'s Loan for Recall Ruled Illegal; Borrowing $4.5 million broke campaign law, a judge says. Aides blame error on ethics panel and say Schwarzenegger won't appeal.

Dec 02, 2003 Governor broke law, judge rules; Schwarzenegger's $4 million loan made in good faith, campaign treasurer says.

Dec 01, 2003 Work under way on tort-reform plan Backers say they want to curtail frivolous lawsuits against businesses.

Dec 01, 2003 Clock runs for debt bond initiative Governor launches a drive for funds - and his critics are buzzing.

Dec 01, 2003 What's 'special' to Arnold? Will the freshly-minted Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger will do things very differently than Davis?

Dec 01, 2003 Proposals renew debate over state's electricity future Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger met with top energy aides to discuss pro-deregulation plan

Dec 01, 2003 Governor stretches his donation rules; SPECIAL INTERESTS CIRCUMVENT STANDARD, REFORMERS COMPLAIN

Dec 01, 2003 Governor's Vow: 'The State of Our State Will Soon Be Strong'; Schwarzenegger again assures that the fiscal crisis can be resolved without raising taxes. Citing March ballot, he asks for public's help.

Dec 01, 2003 Governor's fund-raising gambit draws ire; One of new committees isn't covered by contribution caps, has nearly $200,000

Dec 01, 2003 Donor watchdog seeking donations Fund-raising letters tout ArnoldWatch

Dec 01, 2003 Gov. Backs Pro-Business Propositions; He supports bid to limit lawsuits and overturn law giving workers healthcare coverage.

Dec 01, 2003 Governor Will Raise More Funds; By creating committees to back ballot measures and to lobby legislators, Schwarzenegger would be extending his power, observers say.

Nov 03, 2002 Schwarzenegger outpacing Davis in fund raising

Nov 02, 2002 A Skybox Reality -- No Cash, No Arnold

Nov 02, 2002 Schwarzenegger Taps Insiders at Fundraiser

Nov 02, 2002 Governor finally holds capital fund-raiser 600 contributors pay at least $500 to attend twice-canceled event.

Nov 02, 2002 Gov. Cancels Events Before Activists Can Crash Them

Nov 02, 2002 Governor Names Aquiar To Head Consumer Services

Nov 02, 2002 Consumer Group Urges Governor To Return Computer Firm's $50,000

Nov 02, 2002 Governor again cancels fund-raiser

Nov 02, 2002 The first 100 days: Government openness? Not just yet Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger will unveil his reform plan in January . . .

Nov 02, 2002 Fund-raising during budgeting at issue

Nov 02, 2002 Major business group refusing to testify under oath to panel

Nov 02, 2002 Arnold's First Week Ends With Criticism, Pre-Emption

Nov 01, 2002 Governor Taking Case To Public

Nov 01, 2002 Commentary: The Governor's Wayward Broom; 'Housecleaning' puts special interests first.

Nov 01, 2002 A Car Dealer's Kind of Governor

Nov 01, 2002 STATE OF THE STATE: Money Gram

Nov 01, 2002 Governor makes pro-business pick; Chamber of Commerce executive named Schwarzenegger's deputy chief of staff.

Nov 01, 2002 Sacramento's same old songs

Nov 01, 2002 Look! It's a special interest... Governor pretends his contributors have no agenda

Nov 01, 2002 Governor puts rules on hold, raises fears

Nov 01, 2002 Officials can't pinpoint amount of savings in governor's bill

Nov 01, 2002 Arnold straddles California On inauguration day the new governor made nice with Democrats, but. . .

Nov 01, 2002 Schwarzenegger names interim DMV director Chon Gutierrez, a career government administrator, replaces the fired Gourley.

Nov 01, 2002 TAKING CHARGE; SCHWARZENEGGER PROMISES QUICK ACTION; First action is to repeal tripling of vehicle fee

Nov 01, 2002 'Now we must... do the extraordinary' UNITY: The state's new governor urges a nonpartisan approach to solving problems.

Nov 01, 2002 The wurst of times Arnold Schwarzenegger came to power in California promising to exclude special interests, but his definition of them is rather special.

Nov 01, 2002 A new role: Governor of California; Schwarzenegger sworn in, calls for rivals to unite

Nov 01, 2002 GOVERNOR'S FIRST ACT: RESCIND CAR FEE HIKE New boss wastes no time, calls three special sessions

Nov 01, 2002 Schwarzenegger ready for challenges

Nov 01, 2002 Schwarzenegger halts pending regulations, orders review

Dec 09, 2002 ACTOR VOWS TO WORK FOR POLITICAL OPENNESS; HE WOULD LIMIT FUNDRAISING WHILE BUDGET IS BEING WRITTEN

Nov 30, 1999 Political group criticised for outsourcing work to India

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