Sunday, February 15, 2009
Lead #2
A U.S. Air airplane crash landed yesterday outside of Pittsburgh en route from Chicago killing all 131 people on board. The cause of this catastrophe is still under investigation, however it's been labeled as the worst airplane crash on U.S. soil in the past three years.
Leads Exercise #1
Lead #1: A local couple, involved in a traffic accident in March, were in a Butte County courtroom yesterday. The couple, who suffered injuries, sued however and were awarded $150,ooo in damages.
Lead #2: Forecasters say that another snowstorm is expected to hit the Sierras today. It is believed to be part of a series of snowstorms that are anticipated.
Lead #3: Three firefighters were injured, and forty-one families were evacuated today as a result of fire according to police. The fire is said to have roared through their six-story building located at 204 Union Ave., we will update you with the condition of the firemen as it is released.
Lead #2: Forecasters say that another snowstorm is expected to hit the Sierras today. It is believed to be part of a series of snowstorms that are anticipated.
Lead #3: Three firefighters were injured, and forty-one families were evacuated today as a result of fire according to police. The fire is said to have roared through their six-story building located at 204 Union Ave., we will update you with the condition of the firemen as it is released.
Top News #1
The article that I chose to read was from the Contra Costa Times, and was in regards to the $41 billion package of tax hikes and spending cuts proposed to aid the ailing economy of California. The $41 billion package was composed of 27 bills and constitutional amendments. The tax increases would be contingent upon a June 2009 ballot measure, and would provide deep cuts to many government programs. Although Californians are experiencing great financial hardships as a result of our budget crisis, the financial burden of America is being felt by every citizen one way nor another.
The proposed plan is presently on the brink of being approved, however the the state senate is in need of one more GOP vote to place the plan into effect. The votes were said to have been there in the assembly, but only 2 of the 3 Republican senators needed were prepared to stray from the conservative norm and vote to raise taxes. Senator Abel Maldonado, the apparent swing vote, stated "it just goes against what I believe in my heart and my values." Sen. Maldonado, who is said to have a tense relatiionship with Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, went on to further question the leadership of Schwarzenegger and Senate Republican leader Dave Cogdill. Sen. Maldonado publicly criticized the governor in 2006 for not backing his failed campaign for state controller, and appears to be using his disgruntlement as leverage.
I believe that this story incorporates many news values, especially in this state of our recessed economy. Timeliness in consideration of our financial woes, including postponement of state tax refunds. The value of proximity is also great to Californians as a whole, as well as the prominence of the public officials involved and the controversy within their actions. However, it is immoral to me that Sen. Maldonado would even consider abusing his legislative influence to enforce a personal vendetta against Gov. Schwarzeneggger. It apppears textbook, predictable, and immature in every way.
Here's the link to the news article used:
http://www.contracostatimes.com/top-stories/ci_11711561?nclick_check=1
The proposed plan is presently on the brink of being approved, however the the state senate is in need of one more GOP vote to place the plan into effect. The votes were said to have been there in the assembly, but only 2 of the 3 Republican senators needed were prepared to stray from the conservative norm and vote to raise taxes. Senator Abel Maldonado, the apparent swing vote, stated "it just goes against what I believe in my heart and my values." Sen. Maldonado, who is said to have a tense relatiionship with Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, went on to further question the leadership of Schwarzenegger and Senate Republican leader Dave Cogdill. Sen. Maldonado publicly criticized the governor in 2006 for not backing his failed campaign for state controller, and appears to be using his disgruntlement as leverage.
I believe that this story incorporates many news values, especially in this state of our recessed economy. Timeliness in consideration of our financial woes, including postponement of state tax refunds. The value of proximity is also great to Californians as a whole, as well as the prominence of the public officials involved and the controversy within their actions. However, it is immoral to me that Sen. Maldonado would even consider abusing his legislative influence to enforce a personal vendetta against Gov. Schwarzeneggger. It apppears textbook, predictable, and immature in every way.
Here's the link to the news article used:
http://www.contracostatimes.com/top-stories/ci_11711561?nclick_check=1
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