Posted 3/10/2010 9:00:00 AM
While the government of Chile has not asked for much help in dealing with the devestation caused by the 8.8 magnitude earthquake that rocked the country last month, the Red Cross is stepping in to up the level of aid they are providing. The Red Cross hopes to raise 13 million dollars, double that of their initial goal. Work is also being done to provide shelter, healthcare and food and water to those displaced after the quake destroyed around half of a million homes.
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Posted 3/10/2010 8:30:00 AM
The Santa Rosa City Council is in agreement to move forward with a new law that will require independent campaign committees to publicly disclose their major financial backers. The passage of this new law is intended to create more transparency for the community. While the law on independant expenditures has passed, 2 more bills dealing with campaign expenses are pending review.
Guest:
Susan Gorin, Mayor of Santa Rosa
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