California governor's bid to shape national policy from Sacramento
Governor Jerry Brown pivoted from budget fixes to national ambitions by promoting climate action immigration reform and income-inequality measures. He touts California as a potential model while acknowledging Washington's limits as Democrats control state power and a simple-budget rule shapes policy. Brown seeks licenses for undocumented immigrants and other reforms as he touts China energy pledges and a $10 minimum wage goal by 2016.
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Snowden among Sakharov Prize finalists in Europe
European Parliament narrows nominees for its Sakharov Prize to three, including Edward Snowden, Belarusian political prisoners, and Malala Yousafzai. The finalists reflect contest over civil liberties and anti oppression, with Snowden lauded by Greens and Europe Free Alliance for exposing mass surveillance. The winner will be chosen by October 10.
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