The new California governor also invoked emergency powers to impose US $150 million in spending cuts without legislature's approval.
Arnold Schwarzenegger is among the candidates who hope to replace the governor in the recall.
Despite stiff opposition from local businesses, the California senate has passed a controversial Bill banning state agencies from contracting services to companies that use overseas labour.
Kumar, a 40-year-old Republican, has served as court commissioner in the Los Angeles County Superior Court since 2001.
Governor Gray Davis has conceded defeat in the recall vote.
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'One thing I did take back from the film was that I will not let my fears rule my children's lives.' 'Restricting my children because of my fears will not happen in my life.'
Nitin Singh, tourist guide, spent 75 minutes with Donald and Melania Trump at the Taj Mahal. 'They were very down to earth and listening to me intently as I told them the story of the Taj and the Mughals.'
To up the glamour, the Octagon girls joined Barcelona superstar Neymar.
This Khan superstar told Gulshan Grover, 'Go ahead, become a star in Hollywood.'
'Returns can be very variable in equity markets.' 'That is why I tell small investors don't put 100 per cent of your money in equities, even if you are young.'
The good folks at Men's Health have very helpfully listed why they believe are the fittest men of all time.
'I am here to terminate climate change once and for all.'
Suparn Verma may have issues with The Expendables 3 but the joy of watching these heroes together on screen is a movie event marked in his calendar until they keep making them.
Consuming more fruits, vegetables, dairy and seafood can actually harm the environment, according to a study.
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