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Jul 24, 2008 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.

Jun 24, 2008 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.

Jun 24, 2008 Schwarzenegger Still A Big Fundraiser

May 19, 2008 Governor's Trips Must Be Disclosed

Mar 04, 2008 FPPC Chairman Proposes Closing Travel Gift Loophole

Mar 04, 2008 The Giving Is Easy In State Capitol, 2007 List Shows

Feb 19, 2008 Schwarzenegger orders spending freeze after office hiring - State faces $14.5 billion deficit

Jan 18, 2008 Governor says he made mistakes

Dec 07, 2007 Donors who fund governor's trade trips are disclosed

Sep 07, 2007 Governor refuses to release paper trail on GM fleet buy

Aug 29, 2007 Lives may founder, but yacht sales will flourish

Aug 18, 2007 Some fair board members generous to politicians

Jul 17, 2007 Stalemate eats into vacation plans: Speaker tells lawmakers to stay close to Capitol until budget is signed

Jul 05, 2007 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.

Apr 29, 2007 Trump Gives Donation to Schwarzenegger

Apr 13, 2007 Massive Calif. contracts database riddled with errors, omissions

Mar 30, 2007 Campaign disclosure no panacea for limiting influence; Some experts say California's deluge of campaign records may actually make wrongdoing harder to spot.

Mar 15, 2007 Donor appeal raises brows -- Governor promises dinner, other perks for up to $250,000

Mar 11, 2007 THE DEALMAKER: SCHWARZENEGGER DONORS GET WHAT THEY WANT

Mar 07, 2007 Early presidential primary on governor's desk; CRITICS SEE CHALLENGE TO TERM LIMITS AS HIDDEN MOTIVE BEHIND DATE CHANGE

Feb 23, 2007 No signs governor will moderate fundraising

Feb 16, 2007 Termed out? Maybe not; MEASURE'S APPROVAL COULD KEEP PERATA AND N��EZ IN POWER

Feb 16, 2007 Term-limits initiative proposed

Feb 08, 2007 There's More Than Meets the Eye to an Early Primary

Feb 07, 2007 Leaked tapes reveal uncensored Schwarzenegger; Arnold is heard on tapes putting down his political opponents

Jan 28, 2007 State's say of primary importance; Holding election in February instead of June could do more than give voters in California a greater voice

Jan 07, 2007 Governor drops freeway fees to accelerate fiber-optic lines

Jan 03, 2007 Injured Schwarzenegger backs out of inaugural appearance

Dec 30, 2006 Inaugural to keep governor busy; Stars and donors with state business ponied up $1.35 million so far.

Dec 29, 2006 Moderates may shift state Senate

Dec 29, 2006 Schwarzenegger's second inauguration promises to be lavish affair

Dec 28, 2006 Can Schwarzenegger's 2006 Comeback Survive?

Dec 13, 2006 Governor to start 2nd term with glitz, bipartisanship; Watchdog groups say Gov should pay his own tab

Dec 03, 2006 Fundraising beat goes on for Gov.; Special accounts help Schwarzenegger add to his record cash totals.

Nov 22, 2006 Governor opens new donor fund; Officeholder account can pay for parties or bonuses for his staff.

Nov 21, 2006 Governor opens fundraising account; Critic calls it slush fund

Nov 02, 2006 Schwarzenegger donations top $113 million

Oct 25, 2006 Women pressure Schwarzenegger

Oct 12, 2006 Schwarzenegger Cracks Jokes on Leno Show as Angelides Fumes

Oct 12, 2006 Angelides demands NBC drop governor interview on 'Leno'

Oct 11, 2006 Angelides Supporters Protest Outside NBC Studios

Sep 14, 2006 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.

Sep 14, 2006 Radio Station Dispute's Gov.'s Claim Speech Website Was Hacked

Sep 06, 2006 Nurses Blast Schwarzenegger Plan to Veto SB 840; Governor 'Abandoning Millions of Uninsured Californians'

Aug 28, 2006 Donors to governor get posts of prestige; Del Mar Fair Board a prized assignment

Aug 08, 2006 The Political Clout of California's Nurses

Aug 08, 2006 Angelides calls Schwarzenegger big-time pal of business

Aug 04, 2006 Angelides puts money on public election finance; Support could rile candidate's major union contributors

Aug 04, 2006 Angelides Backs Public Financing of Campaigns; The Democrat, who is running for governor, defies key supporters and endorses Prop. 89.

Aug 03, 2006 Angelides endorses campaign-finance reform

Aug 01, 2006 Schwarzenegger spends $7 million on ads and still has money left

Jul 26, 2006 Hecklers greet governor on 2nd day of campaign tour

Jun 19, 2006 State Moves to Ease Oversight on Accountants; Regulatory officials take steps to promote the profession and roll back tough post-Enron standards.

May 09, 2006 As bond issue is set, big bucks rolling in to Schwarzenegger

Mar 20, 2006 Big-Bucks Fund-Raiser Draws Governor's Backers to Beverly Hills

Mar 20, 2006 Dump the donors

Mar 10, 2006 Beatty warns Democrats it's Schwarzenegger they want to beat

Mar 03, 2006 Governor's ties to fitness lobbying group weigh heavy; Conflict-of-interest issue hangs over Ohio muscle show

Feb 12, 2006 Suddenly, infrastructure is hot; Governor's overhaul plan is getting good poll numbers as rivals offer their own versions.

Feb 05, 2006 Governor's new chief of staff piles it on; Susan Kennedy now also is head campaigner

Feb 03, 2006 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 15, 2005 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 13, 2005 Governor, on rebound, lands in Far East; Emerging China offers market potential for high-tech, agriculture, energy interests

Nov 04, 2005 Getting voters to 'toon in; Campaigns increasingly use cartoons on Internet to grab attention.

Nov 03, 2005 Accusations that Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has been catering to special interest groups

Oct 30, 2005 The secret force behind the propositions;

Oct 24, 2005 Cartoonish election

Oct 16, 2005 Governor's star status pays off; Appearances lead to campaign giving - and raised eyebrows.

Oct 02, 2005 National focus on election unlikely; Eight initiatives on special vote ballot

Oct 02, 2005 VOTES A TEST FOR SCHWARZENEGGER

Sep 29, 2005 Powerful Teachers Union Is in the Thick of Ballot Battles

Sep 28, 2005 Lafayette event for governor expected to draw protesters

Sep 02, 2005 A Snappy Retort, but No Relief at the Pump

Aug 30, 2005 Governor Schwarzenegger starts fund-raising campaign

Aug 21, 2005 Girlyman! Ahnold to rock 'n' run

Aug 19, 2005 Governor takes to campaign trail after election compromise fails

Aug 19, 2005 Caught between rock and The Governator

Aug 18, 2005 Hypocrisy in the sponsoring of The Rolling Stones tour by AmeriQuest

Aug 08, 2005 SUPPORT BASE: OC's Money, Moderation Bankrolls Schwarzenegger

Aug 07, 2005 Governor's finances remain a closed book for now

Aug 07, 2005 ETHICAL BUMP OR JUST A POTHOLE?; Governor's photo op raises debate about nonprofit, San Jose paying road-show tab

Aug 07, 2005 Heels put boot into 'Imelda' Schwarzenegger

Aug 04, 2005 Governor retuns big contribution from Indian gambling group

Aug 02, 2005 Supporters ante up big bucks for ballot; Over $23 million spent so far to back governor's measures

Aug 02, 2005 Campaign gifts keep giving back

Jul 21, 2005 Despite controversies, Governor's fund-raising team carries on

Jul 17, 2005 Muscle king's rise and stumble; The governor's climb to fame was closely connected to the supplement industry and its magazines.

Jul 16, 2005 Governor to quit 2nd job; Schwarzenegger relents amid controversy over lucrative pay and potential conflict of interest

Jul 15, 2005 California's film star governor reaps new millions from muscle-man past

Jul 15, 2005 Despite criticism, Schwarzenegger ignores conflict-of-interest concerns about magazine deal

Jul 15, 2005 Schwarzenegger Is Drawing Fire For an Ad Deal

Jul 15, 2005 Governor Schwarzenegger under fire from government watchdogs who claim he's getting a salary from a special interest group

Jul 15, 2005 Schwarzenegger Under Fire for Magazine Deal;

Jul 14, 2005 Schwarzenegger faulted for lucrative deal with fitness magazines

Jul 14, 2005 Critics claim multimillion-dollar consulting deal between CA Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger & publisher of fitness magazines produces conflict of interest

Jul 13, 2005 Monitoring Malcontents; Why do the governor's critics keep finding themselves targets of strange police scrutiny?

Jul 13, 2005 Governor pumps up lobby group; With a bill pending, he backs the dietary supplement industry

Jun 15, 2005 Schwarzenegger dogged by protesters as he launches ballot initiative campaign

Jun 14, 2005 ANALYSIS: Governor is hoping to keep public interested in him

Jun 14, 2005 Governor Calls Special Election, Irking Some State Workers, Teachers

Jun 13, 2005 Governor assailed over special election; Critics see today's expected move as a misuse of state's initiative process

Jun 13, 2005 A Powerful Partner Longtime business ally leads governor's initiative drive to rein in state spending.

Jun 08, 2005 Schwarzenegger planned speech causing friction at alma mater

May 22, 2005 Beatty kicks up political dust at Cal

May 20, 2005 3-state swing to raise funds Governor heads to Florida, Texas and Illinois seeking cash for a possible special election.

May 01, 2005 Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger's leadership being tested in California

Apr 25, 2005 He's a Lot Weaker Than He Looks

Apr 24, 2005 Wife's Book Has Good Tips for Gov.

Apr 22, 2005 ARNOLD TERMINATED?

Apr 19, 2005 Schwarzenegger Aide Generates Concern

Apr 18, 2005 Initiative war could end -- or intensify; Fate of special election uncertain

Apr 06, 2005 Rowdy protests greet governor at S.F. fund-raiser

Mar 28, 2005 Infighting chokes work flow in Capitol; Budget process, talk of special elections stifle other agendas

Mar 27, 2005 Campaign industry hits the jackpot; Is the blizzard of initiatives drowning out public's voice?

Mar 27, 2005 MORE STATES CUTTING DEALS FOR A SLICE OF HOLLYWOOD

Mar 24, 2005 Campaign Finance Reform Hypocrisy

Mar 23, 2005 Battle over cheaper drugs may hit ballot

Mar 22, 2005 Schwarzenegger Criticized for Fund-Raising

Mar 20, 2005 Measure targets unions' money The initiative would require public workers' consent to use their dues for political purposes

Mar 16, 2005 Commentary: Room Without a View at the Plaza

Mar 16, 2005 Democratic Race for California Governor in '06 Starts Early

Mar 16, 2005 Shooting star; Beatty takes aim at Schwarzenegger

Mar 15, 2005 Arnold Schwarzenegger launches fund-raising effort to promote his proposed special election to voters in California

Mar 12, 2005 Beatty Gives Schwarzenegger Political Tips at Awards Banquet Actor Warren Beatty to Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger: Raise taxes

Mar 09, 2005 Governor fattens kitty with D.C. Cash; Fund raising during trip raises concerns

Mar 08, 2005 Citizens to Save California farms a little menial work out to India

Mar 07, 2005 Donors' Influence on Schwarzenegger Is an Issue

Mar 07, 2005 Committee spearheads governor's reform efforts

Mar 04, 2005 Univision exec leading donor in support of special election

Mar 04, 2005 Photo ops for sale, governor's ear, too SCHWARZENEGGER TO HIT UP BUSINESSES BUT SAYS IT WON'T AFFECT HIS POSITIONS

Mar 03, 2005 Governor pushes 'reform agenda' amid noisy contention Proposed pension revamp is a target

Mar 02, 2005 Consumer group asks governor to fire consultant over no-bid deal

Feb 28, 2005 Schwarzenegger considers tax breaks for filming in California

Feb 27, 2005 Governor gives 'special interest' new slant; Teachers, nurses protest depiction

Feb 21, 2005 Schwarzenegger and Common Cause: Strange Bedfellows? Group embracing a plan that's picked up little or no backing from other nonprofit groups?

Feb 21, 2005 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.

Feb 20, 2005 Schwarzenegger risks angering women by targeting nurses, teachers

Feb 20, 2005 It's not easy to 'Be Cool' when boo birds are flapping SCHWARZENEGGER TRIES TO AVOID PROTESTERS AT CAPITAL PREMIERE

Feb 18, 2005 Governor finds trouble at home...; OVERHAUL PLAN: He drops proposal to abolish 88 boards

Feb 18, 2005 Governor moves few in D.C. House Republicans' ire over remap plan trumps his agenda for state

Feb 17, 2005 Film-industry tax break backed; SCHWARZENEGGER WANTS MOVIE-PRODUCTION WORK TO STAY IN CALIFORNIA

Feb 17, 2005 Group set to back redistricting revamp

Feb 15, 2005 'Governor, your suits look so beautiful'; Media sometimes appear starstruck by Schwarzenegger

Feb 14, 2005 Some Wonder if Baca's on Governor's Team

Feb 14, 2005 A Special Election For Special Interests

Feb 14, 2005 Drug companies approve $10 million for California ballot fight

Feb 13, 2005 Governor's crusade against business rules has found no villains

Feb 13, 2005 If You Can Plug a Film, Why Not a Budget?

Feb 11, 2005 Voters Might Face Flood of Fall Ballot Initiatives; Almost 80 applications, some redundant, have been submitted to state officials for approval.

Feb 11, 2005 Governor hits state pensions; Brink's trucks are part of waterfront staging

Feb 09, 2005 Big-Ticket Drive Supports Gov.'s Agenda; Invitations are handed out for 'an evening with Schwarzenegger,' with dinners up to $100,000.

Feb 08, 2005 Gov. Battles Rising Criticism on Multiple Fronts

Feb 04, 2005 Arnold Inc: Living Like a Star

Feb 01, 2005 Governor raked in $28.8 million from '04 donors; The fund-raising feat doubles what Davis collected his first year.

Jan 24, 2005 Senators will probe contractor's past troubles, current problems

Jan 23, 2005 Battle of the boards heats up; Foes say governor's plan to cut state panels favors business donors.

Jan 20, 2005 Amid Broken Promises, Many Begin to Doubt Schwarzenegger

Jan 19, 2005 Firm hires governor's fund-raiser to pitch program to agencies

Jan 19, 2005 A Man of the People... People Who Pay

Jan 09, 2005 Governor's call to arms causing deep divisions; Dem, union 'special interests' are seen as enemies of his state

Jan 08, 2005 Consumer Advocates Assail Gov.; Schwarzenegger's plan to abolish independent regulatory boards called blow to public interest. Cabinet member says citizens will have input.

Jan 08, 2005 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.

Jan 07, 2005 Regulator revamp plan raises concerns in California

Jan 07, 2005 Plan to reduce state boards assailed; Consumer protections are at great risk, critics contend.

Jan 03, 2005 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.

Dec 30, 2004 OPINION - Express your outrage; CA Board of Equalization gives tax refunds to corporations that paid no income taxes

Dec 09, 2004 Few details on tax return; Governor reports how much he paid and gave to charity

Nov 30, 2004 Arnold Goes to Washington

Nov 18, 2004 Nonprofits tangle Schwarzenegger's fund-raising machine

Nov 17, 2004 Governor sets money-raising record; $26.6 million in his first year -- most of it from special interests

Nov 17, 2004 Meeting your 'new day in California' governor

Nov 15, 2004 Schwarzenegger must alter his fund-raising style

Nov 14, 2004 ARNOLD'S FIRST YEAR; NEXT BUDGET COULD BE BIGGER TEST FOR POLITICAL NEWCOMER

Nov 12, 2004 POLITICIANS' TRIPS DRAWING CRITICISM

Nov 09, 2004 Governor's nonprofit political fund reaches half-million dollars

Nov 05, 2004 Business lobby still has Schwarzenegger to help maintain clout

Oct 22, 2004 Two business measures get little attention from governor

Oct 21, 2004 Governor's job commission fights conflict of interest disclosure

Oct 18, 2004 ARNOLD THE REPUBLICAN

Oct 08, 2004 Schwarzenegger says he'll take on special interests in coming year

Oct 07, 2004 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 06, 2004 Governor to GOP: Stop taking tribe donations

Oct 05, 2004 Governor hitting campaign trail; FUNDS RAISED TO HELP DEFEAT GAMBLING MEASURES

Oct 04, 2004 With vetos and signatures, Schwarzenegger's politics are revealed

Oct 03, 2004 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 01, 2004 Governor vetos Canadian-drug bills

Oct 01, 2004 Governor's bill choices leaves some guessing, pleased

Sep 27, 2004 Governor seems to be of two minds He ran as a bipartisan outsider, but critics see a captive of business.

Sep 23, 2004 Schwarzenegger reviews official's potential conflict of interest

Sep 23, 2004 Governor Aide's Bank Position Prompts Concern, Legal Review

Sep 19, 2004 Bipartisan aura fades as Schwarzenegger finishes first year

Sep 11, 2004 Schwarzenegger takes sides on 2 initiatives

Sep 11, 2004 A Plain Aye or Nay Will Do

Sep 11, 2004 Gov. Backs Pro-Business Propositions; He supports bid to limit lawsuits and overturn law giving workers healthcare coverage.

Sep 10, 2004 Schwarzenegger sides with business groups on two November props

Sep 03, 2004 The bills stop here; 'LITMUS TEST' MUST BE COMPLETED BY END OF MONTH

Sep 03, 2004 USC study: Abstentions, absenteeism played major role in bills' failing

Sep 03, 2004 Absentee lawmakers made big difference

Aug 30, 2004 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.

Aug 26, 2004 ARNOLD'S STATE 'GARAGE SALE'; SURPLUS PROPERTY RANGES FROM CAR TO CATTLE PROD

Aug 23, 2004 Governor may say a lot with a yea or a nay

Aug 18, 2004 End of Session Frenzy in Capitol; Lobbyists dash to lawmakers' fundraising events as hundreds of bills face action.

Aug 14, 2004 State fix gets Inland setting; OVERHAUL: The governor touts the detailed plan to streamline government.

Aug 12, 2004 All rhetoric aside, the pen will tell

Aug 06, 2004 Governor playing to business

Aug 06, 2004 ARNOLD'S STATE CONTROL

Aug 05, 2004 ARNOLD'S FIRST YEAR GARNERS MIXED REVIEWS

Aug 04, 2004 Schwarzenegger 'slush fund' hides political spending

Aug 02, 2004 State Officials Tour LNG Sites With Energy Execs

Aug 01, 2004 Governor raises $17 million in 6 months

Aug 01, 2004 Committee approves Schwarzenegger's consumer affairs pick

Jul 31, 2004 New report proposes sweeping overhaul of state government

Jul 31, 2004 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.

Jul 31, 2004 Pare down, state urged; Governor's task force likely to recommend slashing jobs, board posts and agencies.

Jul 29, 2004 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.

Jul 25, 2004 Schwarzenegger also walks, talks with special interests

Jul 25, 2004 No end is in sight for state budget

Jul 24, 2004 Budget battle cries

Jul 21, 2004 On Girlie Men and Our Manly Governor

Jul 20, 2004 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.

Jul 20, 2004 Both sides lashing out at special interests; What they are is tied to who's talking

Jul 14, 2004 Follow the Money Why does Gavin Newsom need a backer like the California Urban Issues Project?

Jul 13, 2004 Hired firm out of line with governor's job pledge

Jul 12, 2004 Where to cut? State has 300-plus boards and commissions

Jun 30, 2004 Schwarzenegger rewards employees with higher pay

Jun 28, 2004 Smog plan to benefit car sellers Auto dealers stand to save millions on tests.

Jun 26, 2004 Election funding limits added; Some say new rules on ballot initiatives could fetter governor.

Jun 25, 2004 Campaign cop limits donations to candidates' ballot issue funds

Jun 01, 2004 Punitive damages and the budget

May 30, 2004 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.

May 28, 2004 Governor Shapes Up as Master Politician

May 28, 2004 State boards provide fat target for efficiency experts

May 27, 2004 Consumer Activists Troubled by Gov.'s Firings

May 25, 2004 Consumer group challenges governor's nonprofit political fund

May 19, 2004 With governor's help, state GOP angling for $2 million payday

May 19, 2004 Governor Removes Criticized Director; Edward Heidig's post draws scrutiny as law agency is ordered to be more business-friendly.

Apr 05, 2004 Governor's evolving rules on donors SOME OK, OTHERS NOT: SCHWARZENEGGER INSISTS HE CAN'T BE BOUGHT

Apr 04, 2004 Lawyer tapped to run state's regulatory office

Apr 02, 2004 Governor's pitches take hit Schwarzenegger says he's selling state; critics say he's promoting big donors

Mar 30, 2004 In Advertising, Governor Accepts No Imitations; Schwarzenegger and his attorneys are vigilant in guarding the use of his image.

Mar 30, 2004 Schwarzenegger promises full disclosure of campaign donors

Mar 29, 2004 By punting on protection racket, Democrats shot selves in foot

Mar 26, 2004 Governor creates private corporation to oversee fund-raising

Mar 26, 2004 OPINION - Big-business backers won't give up notion of deregulation

Mar 25, 2004 Editorial: Same old same old Schwarzenegger, too, likes closed doors

Mar 22, 2004 Governor's team for workers' comp drive is battle-tested; Insiders who marshaled Props. 57-58 support are ready if issue goes to ballot.

Mar 20, 2004 Governor stops insurers' donations

Mar 18, 2004 Lobbyist's ties to governor queried again

Mar 17, 2004 Ex-Lawmaker Named to Head Consumer Affairs Department

Mar 17, 2004 Schwarzenegger appoints former assemblywoman to head DCA

Mar 11, 2004 Schwarzenegger names donors, supporters to Calif jobs panel

Mar 07, 2004 Schwarzenegger flexes his fund-raising muscles

Mar 06, 2004 Governor signs on with two magazines Schwarzenegger won't do much heavy lifting, but extra job spurs criticism.

Mar 06, 2004 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.

Feb 28, 2004 Governor OKs loan conversion He agrees to give up $4.5 million rather than let campaign donors cover it.

Feb 27, 2004 Hey Voters, Don't Worry, Be Happy!

Feb 25, 2004 Manhattan elite lining up for pricey Schwarzenegger fund-raiser tonight

Feb 24, 2004 Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger's first 100 days in office

Feb 24, 2004 Ethical lapse Governor's high-priced event is wrong tactic

Feb 22, 2004 Governor's charm playing well in Capitol; Schwarzenegger makes inroads despite some broken promises

Feb 22, 2004 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

Feb 22, 2004 "Governator" Schwarzenegger passes 100 days

Feb 22, 2004 Arnold's first 100 days win praise; 4 goals complete, others under way

Feb 21, 2004 Schwarzenegger breaks fundraising record at up to $500,000 for dinner seat

Feb 18, 2004 Op-Ed Commentary: Feasting on an Ailing California

Feb 16, 2004 High-rolling politicians leave public out of loop

Feb 11, 2004 Demos endorse Props. 57, 58; STATE PARTY BACKS GOVERNOR'S MARCH 2 BUDGET-BALANCING PLAN

Feb 08, 2004 Group Urges Schwarzenegger to Cancel New York Fund-Raiser

Feb 06, 2004 Brother, Can You Spare $500,000?

Feb 06, 2004 Governor goes fund raising despite pledge of reform

Feb 05, 2004 Big donations sparking calls for state reform; GOVERNOR'S POLITICAL COMMITTEES RAISING LARGE, UNREGULATED SUMS

Feb 05, 2004 Editorial: Truly unmitigated Schwarzenegger, alas, puts Davis to shame

Feb 04, 2004 Recall total: $89 million spent Schwarzenegger and his allies accounted for $27 million of the total election tab.

Feb 04, 2004 Big-ticket event for bond plan Top asking price to join Schwarzenegger in N.Y. - $500,000

Feb 01, 2004 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?"

Jan 30, 2004 An order to ease state rules raises consumers' fears

Jan 30, 2004 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.

Jan 28, 2004 Unruffled Governor Vows to Repay Loan; A judge ruled he had broken the law by using borrowed money to finance his campaign.

Jan 28, 2004 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

Jan 28, 2004 Governor now says he never intended to repay loan with campaign Must quit taking campaign contributions to repay the large loan to his campaign.

Jan 28, 2004 CALIFORNIA CABLE: WHAT MEDICATION IS HE ON? Gov. Schwarzenegger must pay back campaign loan with own money not contributions.

Jan 27, 2004 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.

Jan 27, 2004 Governor broke law, judge rules; Schwarzenegger's $4 million loan made in good faith, campaign treasurer says.

Jan 22, 2004 Work under way on tort-reform plan Backers say they want to curtail frivolous lawsuits against businesses.

Jan 18, 2004 Clock runs for debt bond initiative Governor launches a drive for funds - and his critics are buzzing.

Jan 17, 2004 What's 'special' to Arnold? Will the freshly-minted Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger will do things very differently than Davis?

Jan 17, 2004 Proposals renew debate over state's electricity future Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger met with top energy aides to discuss pro-deregulation plan

Jan 16, 2004 Governor stretches his donation rules; SPECIAL INTERESTS CIRCUMVENT STANDARD, REFORMERS COMPLAIN

Jan 07, 2004 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.

Jan 03, 2004 Governor's fund-raising gambit draws ire; One of new committees isn't covered by contribution caps, has nearly $200,000

Jan 02, 2004 Donor watchdog seeking donations Fund-raising letters tout ArnoldWatch

Jan 01, 2004 Governor Will Raise More Funds; By creating committees to back ballot measures and to lobby legislators, Schwarzenegger would be extending his power, observers say.

Jan 01, 2004 Gov. Backs Pro-Business Propositions; He supports bid to limit lawsuits and overturn law giving workers healthcare coverage.

Dec 24, 2003 Schwarzenegger outpacing Davis in fund raising

Dec 19, 2003 A Skybox Reality -- No Cash, No Arnold

Dec 18, 2003 Governor finally holds capital fund-raiser 600 contributors pay at least $500 to attend twice-canceled event.

Dec 18, 2003 Schwarzenegger Taps Insiders at Fundraiser

Dec 15, 2003 Gov. Cancels Events Before Activists Can Crash Them

Dec 11, 2003 Governor Names Aquiar To Head Consumer Services

Dec 11, 2003 Consumer Group Urges Governor To Return Computer Firm's $50,000

Dec 09, 2003 Governor again cancels fund-raiser

Dec 08, 2003 The first 100 days: Government openness? Not just yet Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger will unveil his reform plan in January . . .

Dec 04, 2003 Fund-raising during budgeting at issue

Nov 24, 2003 Major business group refusing to testify under oath to panel

Nov 24, 2003 Arnold's First Week Ends With Criticism, Pre-Emption

Nov 23, 2003 Governor Taking Case To Public

Nov 23, 2003 Commentary: The Governor's Wayward Broom; 'Housecleaning' puts special interests first.

Nov 21, 2003 A Car Dealer's Kind of Governor

Nov 20, 2003 STATE OF THE STATE: Money Gram

Nov 20, 2003 Governor makes pro-business pick; Chamber of Commerce executive named Schwarzenegger's deputy chief of staff.

Nov 20, 2003 Sacramento's same old songs

Nov 19, 2003 Schwarzenegger names interim DMV director Chon Gutierrez, a career government administrator, replaces the fired Gourley.

Nov 19, 2003 Arnold straddles California On inauguration day the new governor made nice with Democrats, but. . .

Nov 19, 2003 Officials can't pinpoint amount of savings in governor's bill

Nov 19, 2003 Governor puts rules on hold, raises fears

Nov 19, 2003 Look! It's a special interest... Governor pretends his contributors have no agenda

Nov 18, 2003 A new role: Governor of California; Schwarzenegger sworn in, calls for rivals to unite

Nov 18, 2003 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 18, 2003 GOVERNOR'S FIRST ACT: RESCIND CAR FEE HIKE New boss wastes no time, calls three special sessions

Nov 18, 2003 'Now we must... do the extraordinary' UNITY: The state's new governor urges a nonpartisan approach to solving problems.

Nov 18, 2003 TAKING CHARGE; SCHWARZENEGGER PROMISES QUICK ACTION; First action is to repeal tripling of vehicle fee

Nov 17, 2003 Schwarzenegger ready for challenges

Nov 17, 2003 Schwarzenegger halts pending regulations, orders review

Sep 19, 2003 ACTOR VOWS TO WORK FOR POLITICAL OPENNESS; HE WOULD LIMIT FUNDRAISING WHILE BUDGET IS BEING WRITTEN

Dec 31, 1969 Political group criticised for outsourcing work to India

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