NOTEBOOK: NOW, THE RECALL CAMPAIGN ADS BEGIN ...Byline: - Staff and Wire Services Arnold Schwarzenegger Arnold Alois Schwarzenegger (German pronunciation (IPA): [ˈaɐ̯nɔlt ˈaloɪ̯s ˈʃvaɐ̯ʦənˌʔɛɡɐ] will discuss his economic policies Wednesday after a private meeting with key advisers and unleash the first television advertisements of the recall campaign. Under criticism for his lack of statements on policy, Schwarzenegger will meet his Economic Recovery Council, co-chaired by billionaire investor Warren Buffett Warren Buffett Known as "the Oracle of Omaha," Buffett is Chairman of Berkshire Hathaway and arguably the greatest investor of all time. His wealth fluctuates with the performance of the market, but for the last few years he has been reported to be worth over $30 billion, making and former Secretary of State George Shultz. Schwarzenegger has bought time for a 60-second television spot to begin airing Wednesday morning throughout the state. Recall waiting game A federal judge said Monday that he would rule by Wednesday on an ACLU ACLU: see American Civil Liberties Union. effort to postpone California's Oct. 7 gubernatorial recall election because some counties would be using old punch-card voting machines. U.S. District Judge Stephen V Stephen V, 1239–72, king of Hungary (1270–72), son and successor of Bela IV. As a child he was named duke of Transylvania, and in 1259 he was made duke of Styria. . Wilson listened to arguments for and against a delay and then said he wanted to issue a decision on the merits An ultimate determination rendered by a court in an action that concludes the status of legal rights contested in a controversy and precludes a later lawsuit on the same Cause of Action by the parties to the original lawsuit. of the case because of the importance of the election to voters. Driven to sin tax 'sin' tax A popular term for any tax levied on 'pleasure poisons'–eg, alcohol, tobacco. See Alcohol, Smoking. Gov. Gray Davis has joined the growing Democratic Party campaign to renounce the party's own budget crisis plan to raise $4.2 billion by tripling the vehicle license fee. Instead, Davis has endorsed efforts to swap the car tax hike in favor of higher taxes on the wealthy and cigarettes. The car tax, adding an average of $160 to the annual fee, takes effect Oct. 1 but is under court challenge because it was enacted without a vote. Revenue from the car tax would go directly to cities and counties but the replacement taxes would be split with the schools. On the attack Republican Bill Simon's campaign attacked Schwarzenegger for telling the Daily News he ``would not sack Davis appointees wholesale'' if he replaced Davis. Simon's communications chief said: ``So much for cleaning house.'' The campaign said Simon intends to swiftly replace all critical management positions. Brand-name game Campaign correspondents noted that Schwarzenegger has talked up more products on the campaign trail than a NASCAR NASCAR (National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing), organization that sanctions American stock-car races, est. 1948. It held its first race in Daytona Beach, Fla. driver in victory lane. Campaign watchers cited mentions of his movie ``Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines'' and frequent references to his Lifecycle exerciser and Indian Chief motorcycles. Most recently in New York City New York City: see New York, city. New York City City (pop., 2000: 8,008,278), southeastern New York, at the mouth of the Hudson River. The largest city in the U.S. , Schwarzenegger made repeated comments about the quality of Hummer cars and the company's donations to his after-school charity. A Schwarzenegger spokesman, asked about the candidate's brand-name dropping, said: ``With all due respect, you guys are over-thinking this.'' How to register The last day for citizens to register to vote in the Oct. 7 gubernatorial recall election is Sept. 22. Anyone can pick up voter registration forms at most post offices, libraries, city halls, state Department of Motor Vehicles In the United States of America, Department of Motor Vehicles (or DMV) is a commonly used name of the government agency of a U.S. state which administers the registration of automobiles (e.g., by issuing license plates), and/or the licensing of drivers (e.g. offices, banks, county buildings, fire stations and welfare offices. Also, people can call (800) 481-VOTE (8683) to order a copy of the voter registration form, or download one from the Secretary of State's Office Web site (www.ss.ca.gov). |
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