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California Voters Reject Billionaire Tax, Dealing Blow to Labor and Progressives
Proposition 40, which would have imposed a one-time 5 percent wealth tax on billionaires, failed despite backing from unions and national Democratic figures, undone by massive opposition spending led by Google co-founder Sergey Brin.
California Billionaire Tax Heads to Ballot After Union Talks Collapse
Proposition 40, a one-time tax on California's wealthiest, goes to voters after Gov. Newsom's office and union chief Dave Regan failed to reach a deal.
San Diego Mosque Attack Kills Five—Gun Lobby Faces New Pressure
Five people died in Sunday's San Diego mosque shooting, handing gun control advocates fresh ammunition against the NRA's $4.5 million lobbying operation