New speaker takes over

cbs47.tv     May 11, 2008            

Karen Bass, a former community activist, will become the first black woman to hold the Assembly's top leadership post. ... SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - Democrat Karen Bass takes over as Assembly speaker on Tuesday -- just in time for what could be the state budget deadlock... [read full story]                    

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CA installs 1st black female top legislator in US

nwsource.com     May 13, 2008          

By SAMANTHA YOUNG ASSOCIATED PRESS WRITER SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- California on Tuesday installed the nation's first black female legislative leader, swearing in Los Angeles Democrat Karen Bass as speaker of the state Assembly. Bass said at the ceremony that she feels the weight of history on her...                    

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Bass Sworn In As Assembly Speaker

nbc4.tv     May 13, 2008          

Assembly Leader Calls On State To 'Harness The Power Of Our Common Humanity' SACRAMENTO -- Los Angeles Democrat Karen Bass was sworn in Tuesday as speaker of the California Assembly, the first black woman to lead either house of the state Legislature. The 54-year-old becomes the 67th speaker,...                    

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CA installs 1st black female top legislator in US

newsvine.com     May 13, 2008          

— California on Tuesday installed the nation's first black female legislative leader, swearing in Los Angeles Democrat Karen Bass as speaker of the state Assembly. Bass said at the ceremony that she feels the weight of history on her shoulders. "If we could only harness the power of our common...                    

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CA installs 1st black female top legislator in US

sacbee.com     May 13, 2008          

By SAMANTHA YOUNG - Associated Press Writer SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- California on Tuesday installed the nation's first black female legislative leader, swearing in Los Angeles Democrat Karen Bass as speaker of the state Assembly. Bass said at the ceremony that she feels the weight of history on her...                    

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Bass becomes speaker, makes history

sacbee.com     May 13, 2008          

Democrat Karen Bass was sworn in Tuesday as state Assembly speaker, becoming the first African American woman in the nation's history to lead a legislative house. Assembly Member Karen Bass, D-Los Angeles, is sworn in as the 67th Speaker of the Assembly at the state Capitol in Sacramento...                    

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LA Democrat sworn in as first black woman to lead Assembly

santamariatimes.com     May 13, 2008          

SACRAMENTO - Los Angeles Democrat Karen Bass was sworn in Tuesday as speaker of the California Assembly, the first black woman to lead either house of the state Legislature. The 54-year-old becomes the 67th speaker, succeeding fellow Los Angeles Democrat Fabian Nunez. Former Assembly speakers...                    

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CA installs 1st black female top legislator in US

news-journal.com     May 13, 2008          

By SAMANTHA YOUNG Associated Press Writer SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California on Tuesday installed the nation's first black female legislative leader, swearing in Los Angeles Democrat Karen Bass as speaker of the state Assembly. Bass said at the ceremony that she feels the weight of history on her...                    

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First black woman sworn in as speaker of the California Assembly

cbs47.tv     May 14, 2008          

SACRAMENTO (AP) - Los Angeles Democrat Karen Bass has been sworn in as speaker of the California Assembly, the first black woman to lead either house of the state Legislature. Bass told her fellow lawmakers and the California political and cultural figures who attended the ceremony on Tuesday...                    

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California swears in a black woman as 1st state legislative chief in US

iht.com     May 14, 2008          

California on Tuesday installed the nation's first black female legislative leader, swearing in Los Angeles Democrat Karen Bass as speaker of the state Assembly. Bass said at the ceremony that she feels the weight of history on her shoulders. "If we could only harness the power of our common...                    

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First black woman sworn in as speaker of the California Assembly

kfty.com     May 14, 2008          

SACRAMENTO (AP) - Los Angeles Democrat Karen Bass has been sworn in as speaker of the California Assembly, the first black woman to lead either house of the state Legislature. Bass told her fellow lawmakers and the California political and cultural figures who attended the ceremony on Tuesday...                    

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