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New Pope Decides to Melt All the Gold in Vatican: Promises to Distribute to Poor Women Who Haven't Had Abortions
Back in 2005, Bergoglio drew high marks as an accomplished intellectual, having studied theology in Germany. His leading role during the Argentine economic crisis burnished hi... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Chris, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on Mar 14, 2013 at 12:13 am
There have been 10 comments on this topic, the most recent on Mar 19, 2013 at 11:49 am.

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Numbers show Obama is very popular in Pleasanton
The numbers don’t lie. Obama is hugely popular in Pleasanton. In fact, just last November Obama got 19,175 votes in Pleasanton to Romney’s 13,240 votes (Alameda Registrar of V... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Kelly T, a resident of the Birdland neighborhood, on Mar 13, 2013 at 10:19 pm
There have been 21 comments on this topic, the most recent on Mar 19, 2013 at 9:56 am.

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Vacations and minimum wages are ruining America
If you're an American, it's likely been a while since your last paid vacation and your next one is probably a ways away. That's because the U.S. doesn't have great vacatio... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Genius, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on Mar 13, 2013 at 10:11 pm
There have been 11 comments on this topic, the most recent on Mar 19, 2013 at 11:55 pm.

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Swalwell introducing first bill today that could help depressed downtown areas
Congressman Eric Swalwell (D-Dublin) will hold an outdoor news conference in downtown Hayward today to announce that he is introducing his first bill on the Hill, called the M... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Mar 7, 2013 at 9:41 am
There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Mar 7, 2013 at 11:18 am.

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High-speed rail hits speedbump in its Caltrain partnership
What was billed as a historic occasion for the California High-Speed Rail Authority and its Bay Area partners ended on an awkward note Wednesday. Read the full story here htt... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Mar 7, 2013 at 8:46 am
There have been 5 comments on this topic, the most recent on Mar 9, 2013 at 11:33 am.

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All lanes open at I-580/I-680 interchange following big-rig collision, fuel spill overnight
All lanes are open following a big rig collision and fuel spill on westbound I-580 in Pleasanton early this morning, according to the California Highway Patrol. Read the f... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Mar 6, 2013 at 9:42 am
There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Mar 7, 2013 at 10:05 am.

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Tea Party Takes Increased Leadership Role
The number of antigovernment “Patriot” groups on the American right reached an all-time high in 2012, the fourth consecutive year of powerful growth by a movement that is beco... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Tea Party Rising, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on Mar 5, 2013 at 9:40 pm
There have been 14 comments on this topic, the most recent on Mar 13, 2013 at 10:28 pm.

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Obama's Aides' Earnings Through the Ceiling: Do They Even Care about Average Amercans?
President Obama’s top political appointees average $142,691 annually, more than three times the average American wage of $42,979–a difference of $99,712 a year. Deep insid... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by The Answer is TEA, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on Mar 4, 2013 at 9:39 am
There have been 27 comments on this topic, the most recent on Mar 9, 2013 at 9:51 am.

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Romney and Ann: The Comeback Kids?
In their first interview since the Great Shellacking of 2012, Mitt and Ann allow Chris Wallace into one of their many homes so they can wax philosophical about the defeat nobo... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Freedom Freedom Freedom, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on Mar 4, 2013 at 9:27 am
There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Mar 4, 2013 at 3:26 pm.

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Gas Tax Increased
Here is one of those tax increases that just occurred in California. The Gas tax increase was voted upon by the Board of Equalization (those guys who collect our taxes). Sta... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by local, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on Mar 1, 2013 at 12:38 pm
There have been 12 comments on this topic, the most recent on Mar 5, 2013 at 2:13 pm.

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Obama administration joins fight to overturn Prop. 8 same-sex marriage ban that voters approved
The Obama Administration called on the U.S. Supreme Court Thursday to overturn California's Proposition 8 ban on same-sex marriage, saying that it violates gays' and lesbians'... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Mar 1, 2013 at 9:19 am
There have been 14 comments on this topic, the most recent on Mar 2, 2013 at 4:51 pm.

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Christie Shunned by Republicans, But He Assures Voters His Appetite for Victory Remains Insatiable
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R) has still not received an invite to speak at this year's upcoming Conservative Political Action Conference, NBC News reported on Monday. ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Republican Rebounder, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on Feb 25, 2013 at 9:24 pm
There have been 11 comments on this topic, the most recent on Feb 28, 2013 at 10:24 pm.

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Need part-time legislature
Here is a great reason why we should go to a part-time legislature. In California, the legislature has proposed 2,189 bills this year. Plus 23 constitutional amendments. The... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by enough, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on Feb 25, 2013 at 8:08 pm
There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Feb 27, 2013 at 12:14 am.

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Cruz's Remarks about Communists in Colleges and Government Renders Democrats Apoplectic
Sen. Ted Cruz�s office has confirmed that the Texas Republican believes that the Harvard Law faculty contains numerous self-described Communists. Cruz, according to the ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Taking Back Our Country, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on Feb 24, 2013 at 10:59 pm
There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Feb 27, 2013 at 8:46 pm.

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MC Hammer arrested at Hacienda Crossings Shopping Center
Legendary rapper MC Hammer was arrested during a stop at Hacienda Crossings Shopping Center earlier this week for allegedly resisting an officer, a police sergeant said Saturd... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Feb 24, 2013 at 8:45 am
There have been 39 comments on this topic, the most recent on Mar 8, 2013 at 7:56 pm.

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Obama seeks to restrict states' voting rights: Another play of the race card?
President Obama played the race card when he said Friday that his new voting-rights commission will help to prevent state officials from engaging in “new tricks” that discoura... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Liberalism NOT, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on Feb 22, 2013 at 1:38 pm
There have been 7 comments on this topic, the most recent on Feb 23, 2013 at 10:07 am.

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Dem. Illinois Sen. wants to limit free speech on the internet
Interesting article Web Link about Dem. Senator Ira Silverstein proposing a bill to ban anonymous p... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by keep the internet free, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on Feb 21, 2013 at 8:41 am
There have been 6 comments on this topic, the most recent on Feb 22, 2013 at 1:56 pm.

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Obama's Approval Ratings Through the Roof! Proving Spread of Disease of Liberalism
As President Obama faces a tough showdown with congressional Republicans over the looming sequestration cuts, a new poll shows the commander-in-chief with his highest approval... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Wither America?, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on Feb 20, 2013 at 10:08 pm
There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Feb 21, 2013 at 12:15 pm.

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Who Is Chuck Hagel, Really?
Opponents of Secretary of Defense nominee Chuck Hagel are fuming in the aftermath of sloppy work by their allies that has backfired and risks turning their cause into a joke. ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Take Back This Nation, a resident of the Birdland neighborhood, on Feb 20, 2013 at 12:47 pm
There have been 5 comments on this topic, the most recent on Mar 15, 2013 at 3:15 pm.

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Is Global Warming a Ruse for Creeping Communism? Chairman Gore Pontificates on Income Inequality
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) - Former Vice President Al Gore says the American media and outsize effect of corporate money in politics are partially to blame for inaction on glo... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Our Freedom Is at Stake, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on Feb 19, 2013 at 4:38 pm
There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Feb 19, 2013 at 6:34 pm.

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Brown calls for re-examination of state laws, regulations that may be hampering housing market
Gov. Jerry Brown said at a housing summit in Oakland Tuesday that California has a "very vibrant" housing market but it needs to re-examine some laws and regulations that may ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Feb 13, 2013 at 8:57 am
There have been 6 comments on this topic, the most recent on Feb 14, 2013 at 11:26 am.

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Palin Rebounds with New Correspondant's Job: Expected to Move Her Family to Lebanon
The Washington Post reports that Sarah Palin, recently jilted by Roger Ailes' Fox News, has signed a contract to be a commentator for Al Jazeera News. After leaving Fox New... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Martin Douglas, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on Feb 13, 2013 at 1:08 am
There have been 5 comments on this topic, the most recent on Feb 14, 2013 at 1:30 pm.

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Rand Paul Offers Fiery Rebuttal to Obama's Speech: Tea Party Is More Caffinated than Ever, Claims Paul
WASHINGTON – In the tea party rebuke to President Obama’s vision of the state of the union, Republican Sen. Rand Paul laid out a deeply conservative alternative that includes ... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Vincent Miller, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on Feb 12, 2013 at 10:33 pm
There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on Feb 17, 2013 at 11:24 am.

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Obama delivers his fourth State of the Union address at 6 p.m. tonight
President Obama delivers his fourth State of the Union address tonight, a high-profile opportunity to lay out his plans and hopes for his second term — while there's stil... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Online, on Feb 12, 2013 at 9:13 am
There have been 10 comments on this topic, the most recent on Feb 15, 2013 at 9:16 am.

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Obamacare Causes Layoffs, Even a Year Before It Is Implemented: "We're Doomed," States One Official
The costs of Obamacare are not just hitting businesses this year--and boy are they hitting them, in fact, they're walloping them. They are also hitting the government, and pu... READ MORE/COMMENT
Posted by Gary Gleason, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on Feb 10, 2013 at 10:25 pm
There have been 6 comments on this topic, the most recent on Feb 12, 2013 at 12:36 pm.

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