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Governor in showdown with lawmakers

Oct. 7, 2009
Schwarzenegger warns of mass vetoes if legislators don't approve upgrade to state's water system. Like the cinematic action hero he was, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger wants a big finish. With little more than a year left in office, he is willing to take hostages to get it.
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Schwarzenegger riles Democrats and nurses

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Report: Arnold to veto alien license bill

SACRAMENTO, Aug. 19 (UPI) -- Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger plans to veto a controversial bill allowing undocumented aliens to obtain California drivers' licenses.

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SACRAMENTO, July 2 (UPI) -- Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger late Friday called for talks on California's budget to continue through the holiday weekend.

Schwarzenegger to appear on 'Tonight Show'

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Austrian home town recalls Schwarzenegger

THAL, Austria, Sept. 23 (UPI) -- California gubinatorial candidate Arnold Schwarzenegger is still fondly recalled in his Austrian home town of Thal, according to a new report.
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Lori Anne Madison, 6, competes in Scripps National Spelling Bee
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Lori Anne Madison, 6, of Woodbridge, Virginia, spells out the letters in her word as she competes during the opening round of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, May 30, 2012, in National Harbor, Maryland. Madison, the youngest known qualifier in the history of the contest, correctly spelled the word "dirigible*", a lighter-than-air aircraft, to advance. UPI/Mike Theiler