California Cash Flow Crisis Update

peaceandlove · 05-21-2009, 05:19 AM

Landmarks for Sale?

May 20 - Cash-strapped California considers putting state property up for sale.

Katharine Jackson reports.

Video: http://www.reuters.com/news/video/vi...nnel=worldNews

California lawmaker proposes selling San Quentin prison

Wed April 1, 2009

(CNN) -- If one California lawmaker has his way, his cash-strapped state may have an arresting real estate listing on the market: San Quentin State Prison.

State Sen. Jeff Denham is proposing selling the 432-acre prison, which offers a breathtaking view of San Francisco Bay, to garner money for California.

"Our inmates just don't need an ocean view. Let's level it off," said Denham, a Republican.

Article continues: http://www.cnn.com/2009/US/03/31/oceanfront.prison/

05-21-2009, 05:19 AM	#1
peaceandlove Avalon Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Turtle Island Posts: 2,776	Landmarks for Sale? Landmarks for Sale? May 20 - Cash-strapped California considers putting state property up for sale. Katharine Jackson reports. Video: http://www.reuters.com/news/video/vi...nnel=worldNews California lawmaker proposes selling San Quentin prison Wed April 1, 2009 (CNN) -- If one California lawmaker has his way, his cash-strapped state may have an arresting real estate listing on the market: San Quentin State Prison. State Sen. Jeff Denham is proposing selling the 432-acre prison, which offers a breathtaking view of San Francisco Bay, to garner money for California. "Our inmates just don't need an ocean view. Let's level it off," said Denham, a Republican. Article continues: http://www.cnn.com/2009/US/03/31/oceanfront.prison/ Last edited by peaceandlove; 05-21-2009 at 05:25 AM.