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Halos Can Turn To Horns, Corporate Donors Find

Companies seek to burnish their brands by giving to worthy causes, but may get burned instead.

Catholics Split Over Obama Contraceptive Order

The GOP presidential hopefuls are framing the issue as a question of religious freedom.

Powerful GOP-Linked SuperPAC Has Clear Agenda

American Crossroads is a key part of the GOP plan to stop President Obama's agenda and replace him.

Conservatives Worry Romney's Vision Is Cloudy

Republicans say the candidate needs to make the case that he has big ideas for the country.

From KQED

Calif. and the Foreclosure Settlement

This week's mortgage foreclosure settlement with five large banks will inject nearly $26 billion in financial relief to homeowners across the country. The lion's share will come to California, which has been hardest-hit by the mortgage crisis. We explore what the settlement means, and next steps.

Contraception Mandate Already Exists in Calif.

Roman Catholic bishops across the U.S. are speaking out against a recent decision by the Obama administration that religious-affiliated schools and hospitals are not exempt from the federal requirement that employee health plans cover contraception. But the issue appears to be largely moot in California -- the state already requires that coverage.

Transportation Secretary Backs High-Speed Rail

Kern County supervisors voted this week to oppose high-speed rail, joining a chorus of dissent that includes Kings, Tulare and Madera counties. Perhaps sensing the need to engage in a little positive PR, U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood talked up the bullet train in Fresno yesterday.

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A glimpse of the policies, people, and politics of California state government.

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PBS NewsHour

Romney Faces Conservative Test at CPAC

Four years ago, Mitt Romney ended his presidential campaign at the Conservative Political Action Conference. This time around, he hopes to give his current White House bid a jolt with a speech he is set to deliver on Friday.

Can White House, Religious Leaders, GOP Reach Consensus on Birth Control?

A new birth control mandate was under duress this week as Roman Catholic officials said it violated Church teachings and Republicans said it threatened religious freedom. Ray Suarez discusses the rule with Anthony Picarello of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and the Methodist Federation for Social Action's Jill Warren.

News Wrap: Obama Waives No Child Left Behind Requirements for 10 States

In other news Thursday, President Obama excused 10 states from No Child Left Behind requirements. The law requires all public school students be proficient in reading and math by 2014. Republicans said the president was overreaching in granting waivers. Also, at least 100 people were killed in Syria by government forces.

Romney Readies His Conservative Pitch

Mitt Romney is taking a break from the campaign trail, no doubt preparing for his big moment Friday at the Conservative Political Action Conference in Washington.

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For Election News, Voters Still Turn To Old Media

But social media can reveal voters' moods, functioning like "a focus group in the wild."

White House: 'Ways To Resolve' Contraception Issue

Mitt Romney has joined the criticism of President Obama over a new policy on birth control.

Calif. Decision Puts Marriage Politics In Spotlight

States from New Jersey to Minnesota to Washington will grapple with same-sex marriage.

In Battleground Colorado, Independents On The Rise

In key states, registered independents are increasing more quickly than Republicans or Democrats.