Filner and DeMaio debate on quality of life

 

We will be live blogging from the University of San Diego during the Filner DeMaio debate on enhancing the quality of life in San Diego. The debate will begin at 7pm. Stay posted for updates throughout the event. Tweet questions to #walkbikemovelive

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What do the Democratic and Republican parties think about the Constitution? The table below offers a side-by-side comparison of the two party platforms on the Constitution. Many of the platform positions on constitutional issues will come as no surprise. But there are some less predictable provisions in the platforms.

Photo: Wikimedia Commons / Author: Florian Hirzinger

What is the fiscal cliff?

The fiscal cliff is a set of automatic spending cuts and tax increases that will take effect in January 2013. The Bush tax cuts will expire as well. Over $400 billion in mandated spending cuts will then strap government agencies across the board, from defense to domestic programs.