Congressional Recess, New City Hall, Local Ballot Measures

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Published August 15, 2008 at 7:00 AM PDT

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Congress begins its five-week recess without a compromise on energy legislation, or gas prices. Plus, the costs of two different proposals for a new San Diego Civic Center were released this week. A

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Congress begins its five-week recess without a compromise on energy legislation, or gas prices. What did Congress accomplish in its summer session, and what can we expect from lawmakers when they return in September?

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Plus, the costs of two different proposals for a new San Diego Civic Center were released this week. How much will it cost to build a new City Hall, and which proposal is the front-runner for the job?

And, there are several local propositions that have qualified for the November ballot. Who are the local leaders behind these ballot measures, and why?

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Tim McClain , editor of San Diego Metropolitan Magazine .
Bob Kittle , editor of the San Diego Union-Tribune editorial page.