Re-Election Spring Gala Honoring Senator Bob Huff March 18

From the Orange County GOP:

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You are cordially invited to:

A Re-Election Spring Gala Honoring Senator Bob Huff. "Dancing to the Music!" will take place Friday, March 18th, 2011 at the Pacific Palms Hotel & Conference Center in the City of Industry. Registration begins at 6:00PM and the dinner dance begins at 7:00PM.
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Tickets start at $99.

For more information call (909) 815-7272

Sen. Bob Huff to speak at Pat Nixon Republican Women Federated

Sen. Bob Huff will be speaking to the Pat Nixon Republican Women Federated on Thursday, February 24.

From the Office of Sen. Bob Huff:

Pat Nixon Republican Women Federated
@ Yorba Linda Country Club
19400 Mountain View Ave., Yorba Linda
6:30 p.m. Social time
7:00 p.m. Dinner
7:45 p.m. Senator Bob Huff speaks

Rep. Gary Miller's Tribute to Ronald Reagan

Click here to watch Rep. Gary Miller's tribute to Ronald Reagan on the House floor.

Senator Bob Huff Seeks Artist Submissions for Capitol Contest

From the Office of Sen. Bob Huff:

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Senator Huff Seeks Artist Submissions for Capitol Contest

Artwork Winners Will be Displayed at State Capitol

SACRAMENTO: Senator Bob Huff (R-Diamond Bar) is now seeking entries for the California State Senate art show, which features local artwork from every corner of California. Artists from the 29th Senate District can submit as many works as they would like, and Senator Huff will select the entry that best represents his district, which covers portions of Los Angeles, Orange and San Bernardino Counties.

“Artwork entries can include oil paintings, works on paper, weavings, wall hangings and sculpture,” said Senator Huff. “However, the works must be no larger than three feet by five feet, as space at the State Capitol is limited. The purpose of this event is to showcase California’s original artists.”

The California State Senate art show competition is open to all ages. All submissions will be treated with the utmost respect and care and will be safely returned to artists at the end of the exhibit.

Artists who wish to enter the contest should send a photograph of the artwork submission, either by mail or email, with a brief description of the entry. Artists should also send a brief description of themselves and why they feel their artwork best represents the 29th Senate District.

“The deadline for submitting entries is February 23rd,” said Senator Huff. “That will give my office time to review each entry, notify the winner and ship the art to the State Capitol in Sacramento by March 18th.”

Entries can be delivered to Senator Huff’s District Office in Walnut. The address is 20888 Amar Road, Suite 205, Walnut, CA 91789. Photos of entries can also be emailed to Senator Huff through his District Director at tim.shaw@sen.ca.gov. Please put California State Senate Art Show Submission in the subject line.

Senator Huff serves as the Senate Republican Caucus Chair and represents portions of Los Angeles, Orange and San Bernardino Counties. You can follow Senator Huff on Twitter at @bobhuff99.

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Update: Rep. Jane Harman to Resign Seat

According to Politico, Los Angeles County Democrat Rep. Jane Harman will resign from Congress to become President of the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars.

Politico is also reporting that Los Angeles City Councilwoman Janice Hahn will seek election to the seat once a special election is called by Governor Brown.

Update: Secretary of State Debra Bowen and 2008 Democratic candidate Marcy Winograd are looking at the race.

Politico is reporting that Los Angeles Democratic Party Chairman Eric Bauman was informed by Winograd last night that she intended to switch her party registration to "Decline to State." Winograd claims she hasn't left the party but considered it.

Congressman Gary Miller Invites Entries for Artistic Discovery Competition

From the Office of Congressman Gary Miller:

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Congressman Miller is pleased to announce that he will once again be sponsoring the Artistic Discovery Congressional Art Competition for all high school students residing in the 42nd Congressional District. The Artistic Discovery competition is designed to provide aspiring high school students with the opportunity to have a winning artwork displayed in the U.S. Capitol for one full year. Second and third place winners will have their pieces displayed in Congressman Miller’s Capitol and district offices. Students are encouraged to submit their finest original artwork to his Brea district office by Friday, April 15, 2011 for consideration. Restrictions on size, weight, and mediums apply. For more information on Artistic Discovery 2010, please contact Sarah Benoit in his Brea office at (714) 257-1142.
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Sen. Bob Huff to speak at Diamond Bar Republican Women Federated

Sen. Bob Huff will be speaking at the Diamond Bar Republican Women Federated this Thursday, January 27.

From the Office of Sen. Bob Huff:

Diamond Bar Republican Women Federated
@ Diamond Bar Golf Course
22751 Golden Springs Dr., Diamond Bar
6:30 p.m. Cocktail Hour
7:00 p.m. Dinner
7:45 p.m. Senator Bob Huff Speaks

Assemblyman Curt Hagman Issues Statement On Proposed Tax Elections

From Assemblyman Curt Hagman

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Assemblyman Curt Hagman Issues Statement On Proposed Tax Elections

SACRAMENTO - Assemblyman Curt Hagman, R-Chino Hills issued the following statement concerning Governor Brown's proposal to place extensions of previous tax increases on the ballot.

"In 2009, I was one of only three GOP Assemblymen to oppose Proposition 1A from the beginning. I will not be voting to place these five year tax extensions on the ballot."

Re-elected to the Legislature in 2010, Assemblyman Hagman also serves as Assistant Republican Floor Leader, responsible for representing Republican interests on procedure and process on the Assembly floor.

Assemblyman Hagman represents the 60th Assembly District, which includes the communities of Anaheim, Chino Hills, Diamond Bar, Industry, La Habra , La Habra Heights, La Mirada, Orange, San Dimas, Villa Park, Walnut, Whittier and Yorba Linda.
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Christmas Break

We are going to take a little time off from Three Corners Politics for a few weeks. So there will be no new posts until January. We will also be turning off the ability to leave comments until we return.

Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Sen. Bob Huff Holiday Open House

From the Office of Sen. Bob Huff

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Senator Bob Huff cordially invites you and your family to attend a Holiday Open House

Tuesday, December 21, 2010 ~ 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
20888 Amar Road, Suite 205, Walnut, CA
(SW corner of N. Grand Avenue & Amar Road)

Parking is available in Mt. San Antonio College Lot B. Enter off of Grand Avenue at San Jose Hills Road.

There will be a legislative update, entertainment provided by the Diamond Bar High School Orchestra and hors d’oeuvres.

To RSVP, please contact the District Office at (909) 598-3981.

Rep. Gary Miller Named Chairman of International Monetary Policy Subcommittee

From the Office of Rep. Gary Miller

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Rep. Gary Miller Named Chairman of International Monetary Policy Subcommittee

Washington, Dec 9 -

Today, Financial Services Chairman-Elect Spencer Bachus named Rep. Gary Miller as Chairman of the International Monetary Policy Subcommittee for the 112th Congress. The Subcommittee has jurisdiction over international monetary policy; international finance and banking; international financial and monetary organizations, including the International Monetary Fund and World Bank; and promotion of international trade in financial services.

Chairman-Elect Bachus: “We had a great Committee leadership team this Congress, and Gary Miller played a pivotal role. I look forward to working with him to implement our policy agenda in the next Congress.”

Of the appointment, Rep. Gary Miller said, “I thank Chairman-Elect Bachus for his trust and welcome the increased responsibility that comes with this new position. The U.S. and the global economy have faced historic and unprecedented challenges in recent years and the American family is at the center of this crisis. In this moment of history, it is imperative that the United States continue to lead the way to stabilize, reform, and strengthen the financial markets. With responsible reform and oversight, I believe our financial systems can adapt to the realities of the 21st century marketplace and eventually generate even greater prosperity for Americans. I look forward to working with the Financial Services Committee in this next Congress to address the issues facing our economy.”

In his new capacity as Chairman of the Subcommittee, Rep. Gary Miller will advocate for taxpayer-friendly and fiscally responsible solutions to unfreeze credit and restore confidence to the financial markets. Along with Chairman-Elect Bachus, Rep. Gary Miller is committed to going through the overreaching Dodd Frank Act to correct, replace, or repeal the job killing provisions that unnecessarily punish small businesses and community banks that did nothing to cause the financial crisis. To prevent future crises, Congressman Miller will work with his colleagues to increase the oversight, accountability, and transparency of financial institutions.

Rep. Gary Miller is currently serving his sixth term representing the people of California’s 42nd District. He has been a member of the Committee on Financial Services for nine years, where he most recently served as the Ranking Member for the Subcommittee on International Monetary Policy and previously served as the Ranking Member on Oversight and Investigations.
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Sen. Gloria Negrete McLeod removed as Committee Chair

Senate leader Darrell Steinberg announced yesterday that he was replacing State Senator Gloria Negrete McLeod as Chair of the Business, Professions and Economic Development Committee. Sen. Curren Price Jr. (D-Inglewood) will be the new Chair.

McLeod told the LA Times, "It's the prerogative of the pro tem to appoint who he wants. I just wish I had gotten a heads-up.''

Sen. Bob Huff named to Senate Republican Leadership team

Today Senate Republican Leader Bob Dutton named Senator Bob Huff the Republican Caucus Chair. This makes Huff an important part of the Republican leadership team.

This also gives the Inland Empire two Republican Senators who are part of the leadership since Dutton is from Rancho Cucamonga.

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4. Michael Williamson-Immigration Fighter?
5. Federal Election Commission investigating Lee McGroarty Campaign

Assemblyman Curt Hagman receiving complaints over his use of word "Christmas"

Assemblyman Curt Hagman sent out an email reminder today about his upcoming Christmas Party.

At the bottom of the email he wrote the following,

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Quick "Christmas" Survey

Since I originally sent out this invite, I have been receiving calls at my district office both complaining about as well as praising my use of the word "Christmas." I would like to know how you feel. Please simply hit reply to this email invitation and let me know if you approve, disapprove, or are indifferent to my "Christmas" invitation. Thank you.

-Curt
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If you would like to share your opinion on this issue with Hagman's office, he can be reached at (909) 627-7021.

Assemblyman Chris Norby Christmas Party December 16

Assemblyman Chris Norby will be hosting his annual Christmas Open House Thursday, December 16th from 4-7 pm at his District Office in Brea.

For more information call (714) 672-4734.

Happy Thanksgiving

For you make me glad by your deeds, O LORD;
I sing for joy at the works of your hands.

How great are your works, O LORD,
how profound your thoughts!

Psalm 92:4-5

Assemblyman Curt Hagman Christmas Open House

From Assemblyman Curt Hagman

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You're Invited to a Christmas Party!

Dear Friends:

You and your family are cordially invited to a Christmas Open House at my District Office:

The Shoppes of Chino Hills Retail Center
13920 City Center Drive #260
Chino Hills, CA 91709

Thursday, December 9th, 20104:30pm - 6:00pm

Hors d'oeuvres & Refreshments will be provided

No RSVPs are needed.

If you would like more information, please call my district office at (909) 627-7021. I look forward to seeing you there!

Thank you.

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Senator Bob Huff to host a Disaster Preparedness Forum

From the Office of Sen. Bob Huff

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Senator Bob Huff and the City of Chino Hills to host a Disaster Preparedness Forum

Tuesday, November 30th
6:00 to 8:00pm

McCoy Equestrian Center
14280 Peyton Drive
Chino Hills, CA 91709

The purpose of this forum is to educate the community on the importance of preparing their families, homes, and businesses in the event of a disaster and provide them with valuable resources.

Panel will include speakers from CalEMA, American Red Cross, FEMA and other emergency management agencies.

For more information or to RSVP contact 909-598-3981.
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Assemblyman Chris Norby Comments on Election

From the Office of Assemblyman Chris Norby

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72nd District voters have returned me to the California State Assembly with 63% of their votes in the November 2nd Election. This marked my fourth election in less than one year, starting with last year's November 17th Special Election to fill a sudden vacancy.

I'm grateful and honored by this support and look forward to my first full legislative term, when my bills will have an opportunity to go through the entire legislative process with a better chance of success.

That success was made more challenging, however, by the loss of one seat by Assembly Republicans, cutting our numbers from 29 to 28 with the Democrats up to 52 seats. Proposition 25 lowers the 2/3rds threshold to a simple majority for budget passage, so there'll be no more need to include Republican votes. The majority party will now "own" the budget they pass.

Combine all of these factors with a new Democratic governor (if one can call Jerry Brown "new"-"recycled" might be a better word) and it will be tougher for Republican legislators to be relevant at all. The nationwide Republican sweep was a no-show in California. The Democrats won or are ahead in every statewide race.

Still, I believe I can be an effective voice in Sacramento. With the state broke and tax increases still largely off the table, efficiencies must be achieved. The Bell/Vernon scandals have demonstrated the need for local government reform and transparency. The pension crisis only gets deeper. Parents need clearer information to seek accountability from K-12 public schools. The community college system is adrift and needs a tighter definition of its core purpose. Infrastructure financing needs a closer nexus to those who directly benefit.

As a believer in personal freedom and responsibility, my first impulse is not to pass more laws or create new programs, but to reform or repeal those that are onerous, expensive, or obsolete. As a minority party member, I can't write-off all of my counterparts in the majority, nor compromise my principles for the appearance of accomplishment. But, I can look for those areas of common agreement where solutions transcend the simple liberal-to-conservative spectrum.

That political spectrum is not a flat line from left to right. It is textured and multi-dimensional and some solutions transcend easy labeling. Opportunities do exist to work with those who may disagree 90% of the time, but that 10% provides rich opportunities.

I look forward to working with local officials in my district. Noteworthy November winners include my District Director Bruce Whitaker's election to the Fullerton City Council. Supervisor Shawn Nelson was easily elected to a full term, and we'll be tackling pension issues together. Re-elected to the Orange City Council was Denis Bilodeau, my former Supervisorial staffer who I work closely with on water issues. Chris Thompson bucked strong union opposition to become the top vote-getter for Fullerton School Board.

I will be here in the district daily until January 3rd, when the legislature reconvenes with all of its new members, of which term limits assures a constant supply. Committee assignments will be coordinated with our new Assembly Republican Leader Connie Conway who was elected in Thursday's closed door caucus. I've known Connie for years, due to our years as County Supervisors, when she served on the Tulare County Board, and I look forward to her leadership.
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