Government
Oct. 18, 2013
Lengthy veto of sex abuse bill draws criticism
Gov. Brown blasts the proposed law for its specific focus on private institutions
Daily Journal Staff Writer
SACRAMENTO - A California bill that would have allowed new lawsuits against the Catholic Church and other private nonprofits for their role in covering up sexual abuse of minors drew intense lobbying and bitter debate this year. But Gov. Jerry Brown's recent veto has commanded fresh attention for its lengthy explanation.
Observers said the two-and-a-half page, critically worded message is meant to ...
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