Speaker Willie L. Brown, Jr. Media Coverage, August 20-26, 1993 (Updated over a year ago)

Compilation of news reports including: KOVR and KCRA news reports relating to the speculation that Governor Pete Wilson might be the next Republican Presidential nominee; KCRA news reports relating to Pete Wilson's political "rebirth" after struggling with low approval ratings. Pete Wilson appeared as guest DJ on KSEG, a classic rock station in Sacramento where he dedicates the song, "Sharp Dressed Man," to Speaker Willie L. Brown, Jr. after the Speaker calls in to wish him a happy birthday and has an upside down pineapple cake delivered, inscribed "Flipper Wilson," a comment on flipping his position on immigration; KCRA news report relating to the the sentencing of Commissioner Mark L. Nathanson for soliciting bribes from people seeking construction permits; KOVR news report relating to Speaker Brown's proposed business tax exemption for California manufacturers looking to expand or purchase new equipment; KXTV news report relating to the highly paid members of the California Integrated Waste Management Board, revealing the lavishness of State appointed committees and boards; KOVR news report elating to Governor Wilson's refusal to sign Speaker Brown's business tax exemption bill; and KXJZ 88.9 radio broadcast relating to immigration (audio only).