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Monthly Archives: April 2016

Rep. Royce Supports Tax Relief for American Manufacturers

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U.S. Representative Ed Royce (R-Fullerton) voted for the American Manufacturing Competitiveness Act of 2016 (H.R. 4923), legislation to facilitate the ability of Congress to extend manufacturing tax relief to American manufacturers:

“Southern California remains a manufacturing hub, but our current tax code hinders companies that make their goods here at home and have to face global competition on a daily basis,” said Rep. Royce. “Lowering the tax burden on California’s manufacturers better enables them to sell their goods, grow their businesses, and hire more workers.”

The last manufacturing tax breaks passed by Congress expired on December 31, 2012. According to the National Association of Manufacturers, U.S. companies have since experienced a $748 million tax hike each year, undercutting their ability to compete and costing our economy $2 billion annually.

This bipartisan, bicameral legislation will create an open and transparent process for Congress to consider tax relief requests through the Miscellaneous Tariff Bill (MTB). American businesses will be allowed to petition the independent, non-partisan International Trade Commission to explain their need for a specific tariff reduction or suspension. After the independent panel receives these petitions, it solicits comments from the public and the Administration and issues a public report to Congress with …read more

Source:: U.S. Rep. Ed Royce

      

Fullerton Police Arrest Indecent Exposure Suspect (News)

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Fullerton police have arrested a male believed to be involved in several incidents of indecent exposure in the northeast area of town near Fullerton College and Fullerton High School, Fullerton.

On April 26th, 2016 between the hours of 9:00 A.M. and 11:00 A.M., a male who is not being identified at this time was arrested for three separate incidents of indecent exposure where he exposed himself to young ladies in the area of Fullerton High School and Fullerton College.

In each case, the suspect drove alongside the victim(s) and asked them questions while exposing himself and masturbating. The suspect would then immediately flee the area.

None of the victims were injured in the assault.

In all cases, the suspect is described as a male driving a newer model white Sedan.

Detectives believe there are additional victims and the investigation is on-going. A photo of the suspect is not being released at this time.

Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact Detective C. Wright of the Fullerton Police Department Family Crimes Unit at (714) 738-6754.

Those wishing to provide information anonymously can call the Orange County Crime Stoppers at 1(855) TIP-OCCS or to their website at <a class="colorbox" href="http://www.crimestoppers.org/" …read more

Source:: Fullerton Police News

      

Smaller Core and Corridors Plan, Big New Development Project Anyway

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By fullertonrag Here is the good news: Fullerton’s Planning Commission is not scheduled to make any decisions about the newly revived Downtown Core and Corridors Specific Plan (DCCSP) or the giant mixed-use housing project proposed for the 600 block of West Commonwealth Ave when they meet on the evening of April 27. The bad news is that […]
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Source:: Fullerton Rag