Amerikai Magyar Hírlap, 2006 (18. évfolyam, 1-50. szám)

2006-01-13 / 3. szám

Hungarian Journal ........................................... Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger's STATE OF THE STATE Speech January 5, 2006 SACRAMENTO — Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger on Thursday launched a super-sized plan to rebuild the very foundations of California — a $222-billion construction project to fortify freeways, schools, jails, ports and waterways. Schwarzenegger used his annual State of the State speech to outline a decade­­long blueprint for reshaping California to its core. If successful, he would be author of the state’s largest public building program since the 1960s, when former Gov. Edmund “Pat” Brown helped California absorb millions of new residents during a postwar boom. In the 23-minute address to lawmakers, which was as much about rebuilding his own image as it was about repairing California, Schwarzenegger paid homage to past governors who “built the foundations of California’s prosperity.” “They built California with steel, concrete, hard work and vision,” he told legislators gathered in the Assembly chamber. “We must do all that and more.” Schwarzenegger’s plan would provide money for hundreds of miles of new highways, carpool lanes and commuter rail lines, hundreds of new schools, two new prisons and a new crime lab. He would shore up the state’s leaky levees and upgrade other flood-control systems. The governor’s aides said earlier Thursday that he wants a series of public bond issues, starting with $25 billion this year, placed before voters in five elections through the year 2014. In total, $68 billion in new government debt would be incurred to pay for the building program. Schwarzenegger is counting on the willingness of the federal government to chip in tens of billions of dollars. His plan also would draw from gasoline taxes, school and county budgets, new tolls and fees on businesses and commuters, and partnerships with private businesses to meet the $222-billion price tag. Republicans and Democrats alike greeted Schwarzenegger’s speech with applause and, later, guarded comments. In particular, lawmakers appeared stunned at the cost proposed by a governor who has been preaching fiscal responsibility. “The governor is proposing a lot more spending than we are,” said Senate leader Don Perata (D-Oak­­land), referring to the Legislature’s own infrastructure ideas. “It’s unclear how he plans to pay for it.” “We cannot spend more than we have; but at the same time we cannot afford costly delay in investing in critical infrastructure. Things will be tight, but funding our future is the fiscally responsible thing to do. Not to do so is to abandon the people,” said the Governor. Sen. Tom McClintock (R-Thousand Oaks) lauded the governor for focusing on public works construction but stopped short of endorsing the proposal. “We’re already borrowing record amounts,” McClintock said, “and our bond rating is the lowest in the country.” Sen. Dave Cox (R-Fair Oaks) cautioned: “We have to be sure that we are not hurting our children and our children’s children.” Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce President Rusty Hammer was among those who praised the pro­posal, particularly the money for ports and traffic improvements. But Hammer also sounded a cautionary note. “We want to make sure these bonds are not Christmas trees,” Hammer said. “We want the highest­­priority projects funded around the state, as opposed to having every legislator putting in their pet projects like ornaments on a Christmas tree.” (L.A. Times, Government Website) Legyűrték a Terminator! Arnold Schwarzenegger, Governor of California returned a copy of the American Hungarian Journal, complete with his autograph, with his greetings to our newspaper. At that time, he had just suffered defeat at the special elections - how different from the enthusiastic reception of his January 5th “State of the State Speech”! We congratulate him and we are looking forward to the realization of his plans. (- j -) Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon Fighting for his Life JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Prime Minis­ter Ariel Sharon, heavily sedated and on a respirator, clung to life on Thursday after a severe stroke that is likely to create a huge vacuum in Israeli politics and the Middle East peace process. Even if he survives, the man who moved from relentless fighter of Arab foes to the West’s best hope for peace in the region is unlikely to be able to recover sufficiently to return to work, medical authorities said. Surgeons at Jerusalem’s Hadassah hos­pital said they stemmed bleeding in the 77-year-old leader’s brain in a seven-hour operation and described his condition as critical but stable. Hospital director Shlomo Mor-Yosef said the prime minister had retained brain function, but gave a pessimistic assessment of Sharon’s chances of being able to resume his job, now being carried out by his deputy, Ehud Olmert. “I must point out that, regarding the future, under the current circumstances it will not be possible,” Mor-Yosef told reporters when asked if Sharon might eventually return to work. Január 13, 2006 ÍD Lufthansa Expands "WeFlyHome" Site to 15 New Countries Exclusive Low Fares to Eastern Europe & Middle East Now Available East Meadow, NY -Jan. 9, 2006 - Lufthansa today announced it has expanded “WeFlyHome,” its Web site for U. S. residents with ethnic roots abroad, to include 15 additional countries in Eastern Europe, the Middle East and North Africa - bringing the total number of countries offered to 20. WeFly­Home, a micro site accessible via lufthansa-usa.com/weflyhome, offers travelers a customized solu­tion for visiting friends and family in specific countries overseas. Original destinations included Greece, India, Israel, Poland and Russia with features such as indi­vidual country pages in English or the local language offering the latest local travel news and infor­mation, an easy-to-use booking process with exclusive low fares, and simplified fare rules such as a three-month stay and five-day advance purchase period. The 15 new countries now include Egypt, Bulgaria, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, United Arab Emirates, Turkey, Roma­nia, Czech Republic, Croatia, Serbia & Montenegro, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Iran, Lebanon, Hungary and Jordan. “Our decision to more than triple the number of countries offered at WeFlyHome in just over six months time is a direct response to the extremely positive customer feedback we’ve received thus far,” said Thomas Win­kelmann, Vice President - The Americas, for Lufthansa. “The best thing about the (WeFlyHome) site is that it has a customer friendly interface for comparing available fares on different dates,” said Abie Alex­ander, who recently booked a trip to India on Lufthansa’s site. “I was able to use this function to tailor my itinerary to get the best rates, which were better than at other travel websites,” Alexander added. Travelers who book via luf­­thansa-usa.com/weflyhome will earn 2,000 bonus miles in Miles & More, Lufthansa’s frequent flyer program. Miles & More membership and registration are required. For more information or for tickets visit lufthansa-usa.com/ weflyhome. From its Frankfurt and Munich hubs, Lufthansa provides one of the most extensive global networks of any major airline, serving 355 cities in more than 90 countries worldwide, including 19 North American gateways. Governor Injured in Motorcycle Accident California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger was slightly injured in a motorcycle accident Sunday. Schwarzenegger needed 15 stitches and his 12-year-old son suffered bruises after they collided with a car along Mandeville Canyon Road, a wealthy, celebrity-studded street that runs from near the Pacific Coast five miles back into the Santa Monica Mountains. Schwarzenegger said he was driving about 20 mph. Schwarzenegger said his wife, Maria Shriver, disapproves of his fascination with speed — skydiving, fast skiing and motorcycle riding. He said the doctor told him that to help his lip heal, he should not speak at any events for three days. “My wife said, ‘Make it seven!”’ the governor quipped. Nina Cohen, president of the Mandeville Canyon Homeowners Assn., said Schwarzenegger’s crash underscores the need to improve safety along the winding, tree-lined street. She said the neighborhood is “very unsafe.” “I hope some good will come out of this,” said Cohen. “We have been trying to make the canyon more safe for walkers, hikers, bicyclists.” DUNA Travel 8530 Holloway Dr. #102 W. Hollywood, CA 90069 SPECIÁLIS ÁR LAX-BUD-LAX $439.“ +tx. Információért hívják ZSUZSÁT TEL: (310) 652-5294 FAX: (310) 652-5287 1-888-532-0168 AMERIKA! Átfagy a r Hírlap

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