Obama is expected to propose an emissions reduction target for the United States in the range of 17 percent below 2005 levels in 2020. 

 "I am so pleased that the President is going to Copenhagen to address one of the most pressing issues of our time - global warming," Boxer said.

"The goal he announced today, in the range of 17 percent, reflects the work that was done in the House of Representatives and in the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee.

"It is realistic, it's smart, and it's credible."

"The current health care bill in the Senate to be debated beginning Monday is an abomination of democracy in America, said Raymond Herrera, Minuteman and Founder of We The People, California's Crusader.

"The American constituency has overwhelmingly denounced Obama health care, which would provide health care benefits for illegal aliens on American soil.

"Senator Barbara Boxer has relocated her office to the City of Riverside in an attempt to escape the wrath of her constituents. 

"Her office, now located in an ivory tower ... The voice of we the people shall be heard -- the political awareness  shall be demonstrated via a rally and visit to her office.

"We are calling upon Senator Barbara Boxer, during the winter recess, to meet with us, her constituents, in an open town hall meeting. 

"To discuss health care, health care for illegal aliens, and illegal aliens on American soil.

"We demand that the voices from the trenches shall be heard, the voice of we the people. 

Activists will seek to meet with Boxer's staff. They will have a signed petition that expresses their opposition to the Senate health care legislation. 

The group -- called We the People, California's Crusader -- is a grassroots, all-volunteer network. According to a news release from the group, they seek to influence -- via activism -- institutions of political corruption.

Additionally, DOT fined Mesaba Airlines $75,000, which provided ground handling for the flight, for its role in the incident. 

According to DOT, this is the first time an airline has been fined for a tarmac delay. 

The incident in Minnesota and others like it underscore the need for Congress to quickly pass the Boxer-Snowe Airline Passenger Bill of Rights, according to a news release from Boxer's office.
 
"I am pleased that the Department of Transportation is sending a message to airlines that they need to protect passengers rights," Boxer said. "But we must do more.  This incident clearly shows that airline passengers need a bill of rights now."     

The Boxer-Snowe Airline Passengers Bill of Rights would:

Schwarzenegger announced on "The Jay Leno Show" Monday that he would nominate Maldonado, R-Santa Maria, to succeed John Garamendi, who was elected to a Northern California congressional seat Nov. 3.

California Republican Party Chairman Ron Nehring on Tuesday issued the following statement about the appointment.

"I am proud to continue the legacy of Ronald Reagan and other great leaders who never waiver on their principles," Huff said.

"Now more than ever, California needs leaders who will stand up against taxes and business regulations, and someone who will protect family values."

Operation Gobble is a charitable program organized by the Fontana Water Company during the holiday season. 

The turkeys are provided to churches and other charitable organizations for distribution to local families.

"It's a privilege to partner again this year with the Fontana Water Company to help families in our community, especially during these tough economic times," Emmerson said. 

"Thanks to their generosity, 150 turkeys will be given to those in need this Thanksgiving."

This is the fifth year that Emmerson has participated in "Operation Gobble."

Emmerson is a Republican who represents the 63rd District, which includes Rancho Cucamonga, Upland and part of north Fontana. 

"I am pleased that we got the 60 votes needed to move forward and debate this important legislation.

"This is a crucial moment for our country. Providing affordable health care for all of America's families has been an elusive goal since Teddy Roosevelt first proposed it a century ago, but today we have moved a step closer to fulfilling that promise.

"We know that every day another 14,000 Americans lose their health insurance, and that nearly two-thirds of bankruptcies are the result of a health care crisis. It is time for change.

"We have to come together for our nation. I look forward to this debate and to passing legislation that improves health care for Californians and all Americans."

"Barbara Boxer put her liberal ideology first as she brought America one dangerous step closer to government-run health care.

"Her vote paves the way for Harry Reid's and Nancy's Pelosi's health care vision to become reality, together with the higher premiums, higher taxes, Medicare cuts, and taxpayer funded abortions that are all part of this plan.

"The 2009 elections demonstrated that Americans have become increasingly disillusioned with the Democrats' agenda of government bailouts and takeovers with their massive deficits, out of control spending, government owned auto-companies, an energy tax, and now government health care. 

"At a time when California's unemployment rate has hit 12.5%, well above the national average, the job and wage losses the Pelosi-Boxer health care plan will impose come at a time when Californians can least afford it.

"Her vote for more government control in our lives and our health care is just the latest reason we're looking forward to sending a new United States Senator to Washington representing California next year."

"True to form, Barbara Boxer cast a vote tonight that put partisan politics over the interests of the people of California," Carly for California spokeswoman Julie Soderlund said.

"This $2.5 trillion bill creates a government-run healthcare bureaucracy that will increase taxes and not improve the quality of healthcare for Californians.

"It is unfortunate that at a time when Californians are worried about whether or not they will have a job tomorrow, Barbara Boxer continues to support and pursue government policies like this healthcare bill that will increase the tax burden, further weigh on the economy and stifle job creation.

"This is exactly the kind of partisan decision-making we have come to expect from Barbara Boxer over her last 18 years in the U.S. Senate.

"It is time for Barbara Boxer to be held accountable for her lack of results for California and for her to be replaced with a leader like Carly Fiorina who will put California first as a member of the U.S. Senate."

"The recall process should be reserved for cases of corruption, abuse of power, and malfeasance in office.

"With this recall effort behind us, Republicans will continue focusing on reforming and restructuring state government during this time of unprecedented economic and budget crisis.

"The top priority of Assembly Republicans is to restore California's economy, create jobs and balance our state's budget. Republicans must move forward united in the effort to tackle these crucial issues and prepare for the historic election in 2010."

The Secretary of State released this memo on the recall effort.