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NEWS ABOUT: Tom Ammiano

Tom Ammiano stories: 5 news summaries

Arnold Hides Vulgar Message to Legislators in Veto

Bill's author recently told governor to 'kiss my gay ass'

Oct 27, 09 9:38 PM CDT
(Newser) - Though all political vetoes send some message, a recent one by California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger appears to carry two—with the less-obvious one quite the kiss-off to the Democrat-controlled legislature. In the message accompanying Schwarzenegger’s veto of a financing measure, the San Francisco Bay Guardian found that, in reading... More »

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Iraq • California • California legislature • San Francisco • Arnold Schwarzenegger • veto • Tom Ammiano • Schwarzenegger veto letter

'Kiss My Gay Ass': Calif. Dem After Heckling Arnold

... after interrupting governor's speech by yelling 'You lie!'

Oct 8, 09 7:33 PM CDT
(Newser) - Slightly different forum, very different personalities, same heckle. And California Democratic Assemblyman Tom Ammiano apparently followed up his “You lie!” interruption of a speech last night in San Francisco by Arnold Schwarzenegger by walking out and telling the Republican governor to “kiss my gay ass.” Ammiano’... More »

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San Francisco • Arnold Schwarzenegger • Willie Brown • Democratic Party • bipartisanship • President Obama • heckling • Tom Ammiano • California State Assembly • Joe Wilson • You lie

Schwarzenegger: It's Time to Talk About Legalizing Pot

California Gov. says he would welcome debate on legalization, taxation

May 6, 09 4:03 AM CDT
(Newser) - California's governor would welcome a debate on terminating the state's ban on recreational use of marijuana, the San Francisco Chronicle reports. Arnold Schwarzenegger said that while it isn't time for the state to start treating marijuana the same as alcohol, the legalization issue should be discussed—especially in light of... More »

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California • Arnold Schwarzenegger • marijuana • marijuana legalization • governor • Tom Ammiano


 Pol's 'Toke 
 Tax' Not Just 
 Blowing Smoke 

Time to tax big business clearly here to stay, says California lawmaker

Mar 3, 09 3:58 AM CST
(Newser) - What is San Francisco State Assemblyman Tom Ammiano smoking? He's not backing off his proposed legislation to legalize state pot—and charging a $1-a-joint tax to beef up California's depleted coffers. It's not such a stoner idea, insists the politician, who also works as a stand-up comedian (no, this is... More »

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California • medical marijuana • marijuana • sales tax • Tom Ammiano • Bill Maher Grid

Calif. Legislator Wants to Tax, Legalize Pot

Knows 'jokes coming,' but says his broke state could net $1B

Feb 24, 09 10:36 AM CST
(Newser) - A California lawmaker thinks he has a solution for the state’s fiscal woes: Tax marijuana. Assemblyman Tom Ammiano has introduced a bill that would legalize, regulate, and tax pot, treating the drug like alcohol or tobacco, the Los Angeles Times reports. “I know the jokes are going to... More »

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California • marijuana • marijuana legalization • Bill Maher • state budgets • Tom Ammiano • Bill Maher Grid

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