Copyright 2013 http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/politics en-us Mon, 20 May 2013 00:14:55 -0700 Mon, 20 May 2013 00:14:55 -0700 NBC Owned Television Stations http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/politics/NATL-WATCH-Obama-Speaks-on-IRS-Scandal-207611661.html Wed, 15 May 2013 15:30:23 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/obama92.JPG
President Barack Obama is delivering a statement on the growing IRS scandal.

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]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/politics/Attorney-General-Eric-Holder-to-Rep-Darrell-Issa-Shameful-IRS-Hearing-207604261.html Wed, 15 May 2013 15:37:16 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/Holder-Issa-hearing.jpg
Upset by a line of questioning, US Attorney General Eric Holder tells Rep. Darrell Issa that his conduct as a member of Congress is "unacceptable and shameful."

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]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/video/#!/news/politics/Politics-of-Medical-Marijuana/206969991 Fri, 10 May 2013 13:34:14 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/Legal-Medical-Pot-Debate.jpg
To sift through the 'buds and seeds' of this issue: Prof. Alex Kreit, from the Thomas Jefferson School of Law and Scott Lewis of voiceofsandiego.org. NBC 7's Gene Cubbison moderates on...

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/politics/San-Diego-City-Leaders-Parody-Video-Taxpayers-Association-Gala-206966041.html Fri, 10 May 2013 13:11:30 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/SDCTA-video.jpg
The parody video is a tradition of sorts for the San Diego County Taxpayers Association Goldens.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/politics/Mayor-Bob-Filner-Ramps-Up-Rivalry-Jan-Goldsmith-206863131.html Thu, 09 May 2013 18:44:02 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/FilnerNew_0509.jpg
The City Council may not be buying it. But Mayor Bob Filner isn't about to stop selling the idea that the city attorney's budget needs trimming.

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]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/politics/Council-Wary-of-Filner-Bid-To-Cut-City-Attorney-Budget-206696351.html Wed, 08 May 2013 20:50:29 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/Filner22_0508.jpg
A bitter budget struggle between San Diego's top two elected officials came before the City Council late Wednesday afternoon.

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]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/video/#!/news/politics/Filners-Budget-Faces-Review/206264481 Mon, 06 May 2013 08:42:16 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/Bob-Filner-031413.jpg
San Diego's City Council is launching its first major review of Mayor Filner's proposed budget for next fiscal year. Today the focus is on public safety, parks and recreation

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Local events here, have not only excited local supporters of immigration, but they've also really pushed the buttons of those who wants its rules tightened. Enrique Morones, an immigration...

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A team of dreamers has been kicking around a concept they call "Reclaim Balboa 2015" suggesting it might be extended all the way to San Diego Bay. Paul DeBartolo, principal in the architectural...

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San Diego's Convention Center. Bigger figures to be better. But will it get there sooner than later? Phil Blair, chairman of the Convention Center's Board of Directors and Scott Lewis, CEO of...

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/video/#!/news/politics/Residents-Attend-Meet-the-Mayor-Event/206186381 Sun, 05 May 2013 09:27:59 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/MeettheMayor_722x406_28990531727.jpg
Dozens of San Diegans lined up for a chance to talk with San Diego Mayor Bob Filner at his fifth event where he sits down with residents to listen to their concerns. NBC 7's Danya Bacchus reports.

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San Diego politician Nathan Fletcher, who earned headlines for switching from the GOP to Independent during his run for mayor, is switching political affiliation again. NBC 7's Artie Ojeda reports.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/video/#!/news/politics/Jordans-Prince-Al-Hussein-Honored-in-San-Diego/205961621 Fri, 03 May 2013 07:48:42 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/KeytoJordanPrince_722x406_28866115558.jpg
Jordanian Prince Al Hussein got the key to the city of San Diego Thursday from longtime friend and newly-elected San Diego Mayor Bob Filner. NBC 7's Dave Summers explains.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/politics/NATL-BAY-COPY-Facebooks-Zuckerberg-Angers-Enviros-with-Keystone-XL-Pipeline-Ads-205670581.html Wed, 01 May 2013 17:32:51 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/160*120/FB13.JPG
Mark Zuckerberg has clicked "Like" on the Keystone XL Pipeline — and now his timeline is going to be chock-full of angry. The Facebook founder and CEO recently started a political advocacy group called FWD.us —...

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Laura's Law is only implemented in one county in California: Nevada County. San Diego County Supervisor Dave Roberts and Greg Knoll, Executive Director/Chief Counsel for the Legal Aid Society of...

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The embattled former superintendent of the San Ysidro School District says he will return the money from his severance deal if he is found guilty of any crime.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/video/#!/news/politics/Flicked-Off_-Frisbee-Team-Wants-to-Play-Near-White-House/204767691 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 10:05:49 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/7825243_R5PSEGRAVESFRISBEEPKG_722x406_28094019578.jpg
Frisbee teams say they are being forced off fields near the White House. The National Park Service says it's part of a beautification effort to restore the Ellipse. The teams are seeking the help...

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/politics/Candidates-Ramp-Up-Rhetoric-in-80th-Assembly-District-Race--204779621.html Thu, 25 Apr 2013 21:59:44 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/80thcandidates.jpg
It's a given that another Democrat will represent 80th Assembly District residents in Sacramento. The mystery is how much competition the supposed underdog will give the favorite in the special election race.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/politics/Judge-Denies-Request-to-Seal-San-Ysidro-Docs-204713481.html Thu, 25 Apr 2013 11:21:09 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/Manuel-Paul-0108.jpg
A San Diego Superior Court judge shot down a motion filed on behalf of the San Ysidro school district requesting materials and documents from a deposition in a lawsuit be sealed.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/video/#!/news/politics/City-Council-Split-on-Labor-Deal/204215701 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 04:47:07 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/vlcsnap-2013-04-22-20h36m37s251.png
After several years of going without basic pay raises, many city workers are in line for a 'bump' under Mayor Bob Filner's first budget proposal. He's looking for a 5-year labor

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/video/#!/news/politics/CEO-Talks-Marathon-Security-Post-Boston/204002091 Sun, 21 Apr 2013 13:26:37 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/Boston_flags.jpg
Scott Dickey, CEO of The Competitor Group, visits with NBC 7's Mari Payton on "Politically Speaking" to discuss the recent violence at the Boston Marathon.

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Former mayor Jerry Sanders discusses the current politically climate of San Diego with NBC 7's Gene Cubbison on "Politically Speaking."

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/video/#!/news/politics/RAW-VIDEO_-Boston-Residents-Take-to-Streets,-Sing-Star-Spangled-Banner/203865021 Sat, 20 Apr 2013 00:06:30 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/210*120/041813starspangledbanner.jpg
Residents poured out onto the streets of Boston and broke out in song after the capture of the second suspect in the marathon bombings. This happened on Hemenway Street which borders the...

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/video/#!/news/politics/FULL-INTERVIEW_-Boston-Suspects-Uncle/203788741 Fri, 19 Apr 2013 09:54:03 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/uncle-suspects-01.jpg
The uncle of the suspects accused of Monday's Boston Marathon Explosions speaks. From NBC Washington.

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]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/video/#!/news/politics/Turn-Yourself-In_-Boston-Suspects-Uncle-Urges/203788111 Fri, 19 Apr 2013 18:03:08 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/uncle-screenshot-3.jpg
The uncle of two young men suspected of planting two bombs at the Boston Marathon urged his nephews to turn themselves in during an emotional interview outside his Maryland home.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/video/#!/news/politics/Surveillance_-Suspects-in-Boston-Marathon-Bombings/203678321 Fri, 19 Apr 2013 08:03:04 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/boston_suspects_vid_thumb.jpg
Surveillance video released by the FBI shows two suspects in the Boston Marathon bombings. Anyone with information is asked to contact the FBI at 800-CALL-FBI.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/video/#!/news/politics/Flags-Fly-Off-Shelves-at-Boston-Shops/203439721 Thu, 18 Apr 2013 13:09:33 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/Boston_flags.jpg
The owner of Charles Street Supply Co. in Boston had to make a difficult decision on whether to reopen the day after the bombings. He did, and people who want to show patriotism are buying all of...

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]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/video/#!/news/politics/Mayor-Filner-Accused-of-Vendetta/203329851 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 05:00:00 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/vlcsnap2013041620h44m36s245.png
The escalating feud between Mayor Bob Filner and City Attorney Jan Goldsmith has now become intensely personal. Goldsmith's executive assistant, an African-American, has gone on the record with...

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A letter addressed to a U.S. senator from Mississippi has tested positive for the dangerous poison ricin, the FBI said Tuesday. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said Tuesday evening that the toxin was sent to...

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]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/video/#!/news/politics/City-Attorney-Cuts-in-SD-Budget-Proposal/203133631 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 06:36:55 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/FilnerBudget.jpg
Mayor Bob Filner introduce his budget on Monday morning and it includes cuts to the City Attorney's office. NBC 7's Gene Cubbison reports.

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