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Sacramento is the capital of the State of California and the county seat of Sacramento County. Located in California's expansive Central Valley, it is the seventh most populous city in California. As of 2006, Sacramento had a population of 457,514. The city is the core cultural and economic center of its five-county metropolitan area (El Dorado, Placer, Sacramento, Sutter, and Yolo counties). With a population of 2.2 million, the Sacramento metropolitan area is the largest in the Central Valley, and is the fourth-largest in California, behind the Los Angeles-Orange County area, the San Francisco Bay Area, and the San Diego area.

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A "No Tresspassing" sign hangs from a fence surrounding an office complex in Sacramento, Calif. on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009 where construction was stopped earlier in the year. A report issued by the California  Legislative Analyst's office, Wednesday, stated that California could be facing a $21 billion budget deficit over the next one-and a half years. The report pins the blame on a deep recession, which has hit the construction industry hard, and poor budget decisions by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and state lawmakers over the past year.

A "No Tresspassing" sign hangs from a fence surrounding an office complex in Sacramento, Calif. on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009 where construction was stopped earlier in the year. A report issued by the California Legislative Analyst's office, Wednesday, stated that California could be facing a $21 billion budget deficit over the next one-and a half years. The report pins the blame on a deep recession, which has hit the construction industry hard, and poor budget decisions by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and state lawmakers over the past year.

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California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger attends a meeting of the world's 15 most innovative regions in Milan, Italy, Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009. Schwarzenegger won't say what his plans are when his term expires next year, but it won't be running for another office. "I have never labeled myself as a politician, so I am not going to run for anything else" Schwarzenegger told reporters on Tuesday. Schwarzenegger said the gubernatorial job "is the thing I have enjoyed most in my entire life" and that he will spend the next year trying to resolve remaining problems, including projected multibillion dollar shortfall in next year's budget. Schwarzenegger stopped by Milan en route from the Middle East where he visited troops in Iraq and Sacramento where he the legislature is to convene in special session.

California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger attends a meeting of the world's 15 most innovative regions in Milan, Italy, Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009. Schwarzenegger won't say what his plans are when his term expires next year, but it won't be running for another office. "I have never labeled myself as a politician, so I am not going to run for anything else" Schwarzenegger told reporters on Tuesday. Schwarzenegger said the gubernatorial job "is the thing I have enjoyed most in my entire life" and that he will spend the next year trying to resolve remaining problems, including projected multibillion dollar shortfall in next year's budget. Schwarzenegger stopped by Milan en route from the Middle East where he visited troops in Iraq and Sacramento where he the legislature is to convene in special session.

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California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, centre, is welcomed by President of the Lombardy region Roberto Formigoni prior to a meeting of the world's 15 most innovative regions in Milan, Italy, Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009. Schwarzenegger won't say what his plans are when his term expires next year, but it won't be running for another office. "I have never labeled myself as a politician, so I am not going to run for anything else" Schwarzenegger told reporters on Tuesday. Schwarzenegger said the gubernatorial job "is the thing I have enjoyed most in my entire life" and that he will spend the next year trying to resolve remaining problems, including projected multibillion dollar shortfall in next year's budget. Schwarzenegger stopped by Milan en route from the Middle East where he visited troops in Iraq and Sacramento where he the legislature is to convene in special session.

California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, centre, is welcomed by President of the Lombardy region Roberto Formigoni prior to a meeting of the world's 15 most innovative regions in Milan, Italy, Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009. Schwarzenegger won't say what his plans are when his term expires next year, but it won't be running for another office. "I have never labeled myself as a politician, so I am not going to run for anything else" Schwarzenegger told reporters on Tuesday. Schwarzenegger said the gubernatorial job "is the thing I have enjoyed most in my entire life" and that he will spend the next year trying to resolve remaining problems, including projected multibillion dollar shortfall in next year's budget. Schwarzenegger stopped by Milan en route from the Middle East where he visited troops in Iraq and Sacramento where he the legislature is to convene in special session.

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Jay Aguas shops for a large, flat screen television at a Best Buy Store in Sacramento, Calif., Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009. The California Energy Commission  voted unanimously, Wednesday, adopting a first-in-the-nation mandate to require all new televisions, up to 58 inches, to be more energy efficient, beginning in 2011.

Jay Aguas shops for a large, flat screen television at a Best Buy Store in Sacramento, Calif., Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009. The California Energy Commission voted unanimously, Wednesday, adopting a first-in-the-nation mandate to require all new televisions, up to 58 inches, to be more energy efficient, beginning in 2011.

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Edward Levy places a large, flat screen television in the back seat of his car after  purchasing it at a Best Buy Store in Sacramento, Calif., Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009. The California Energy Commission voted unanimously, Wednesday, adopting a first-in-the-nation mandate to require all new televisions, up to 58 inches, to be more energy efficient, beginning in 2011.

Edward Levy places a large, flat screen television in the back seat of his car after purchasing it at a Best Buy Store in Sacramento, Calif., Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009. The California Energy Commission voted unanimously, Wednesday, adopting a first-in-the-nation mandate to require all new televisions, up to 58 inches, to be more energy efficient, beginning in 2011.

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Derrick Onsted checks the prices of a large, flat screen television while shopping at a Best Buy Store in Sacramento, Calif., Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009. The California Energy Commission  voted unanimously, Wednesday, to adopt a first-in-the-nation mandate to require all new televisions, up to 58 inches, to be more energy efficient, beginning in 2011.

Derrick Onsted checks the prices of a large, flat screen television while shopping at a Best Buy Store in Sacramento, Calif., Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009. The California Energy Commission voted unanimously, Wednesday, to adopt a first-in-the-nation mandate to require all new televisions, up to 58 inches, to be more energy efficient, beginning in 2011.

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Legislative Analyst Mac Taylor discuses his offices report on the state's fiscal outlook that projects that California could be facing a nearly $21 billion budget deficit over the next year and a half during a news conference in Sacramento, Calif., Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009. The report pins the blame on a deep recession and poor budget decisions by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and state lawmakers over the past year.

Legislative Analyst Mac Taylor discuses his offices report on the state's fiscal outlook that projects that California could be facing a nearly $21 billion budget deficit over the next year and a half during a news conference in Sacramento, Calif., Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009. The report pins the blame on a deep recession and poor budget decisions by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and state lawmakers over the past year.

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Legislative Analyst Mac Taylor discuses his offices report, seen in the foreground,  on the state's fiscal outlook that projects that California could be facing a nearly $21 billion budget deficit over the next year and a half during a news conference in Sacramento, Calif., Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009. The report pins the blame on a deep recession and poor budget decisions by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and state lawmakers over the past year.

Legislative Analyst Mac Taylor discuses his offices report, seen in the foreground, on the state's fiscal outlook that projects that California could be facing a nearly $21 billion budget deficit over the next year and a half during a news conference in Sacramento, Calif., Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009. The report pins the blame on a deep recession and poor budget decisions by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and state lawmakers over the past year.

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Legislative Analyst Mac Taylor displays a copy of his offices report on the state's fiscal outlook that projects that California could be facing a nearly $21 billion budget deficit over the next year and a half during a news conference in Sacramento, Calif., Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009. The report pins the blame on a deep recession and poor budget decisions by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and state lawmakers over the past year.

Legislative Analyst Mac Taylor displays a copy of his offices report on the state's fiscal outlook that projects that California could be facing a nearly $21 billion budget deficit over the next year and a half during a news conference in Sacramento, Calif., Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009. The report pins the blame on a deep recession and poor budget decisions by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and state lawmakers over the past year.

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Sacrmento Kings guard Tyreke Evans goes for a reverse layup against Chicago Bulls' John Salmons, background, and Luol Deng, left, during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009.

Sacrmento Kings guard Tyreke Evans goes for a reverse layup against Chicago Bulls' John Salmons, background, and Luol Deng, left, during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009.

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Nathan Compton, 5, grimaces as he gets  an H1N1 vaccination from nurse Leslie Trotter, left, as his mother Madeline Rubenstein, right, comforts him at a H1N1-swine flu clinic in Sacramento, Calif., Monday, Nov. 16, 2009. Pharmaceutical maker Novartis AG said Tuesday a U.S. clinical study suggests that half a dose of its swine flu vaccine may be sufficient to protect people from the virus and could allow many more to be immunized with current supplies.

Nathan Compton, 5, grimaces as he gets an H1N1 vaccination from nurse Leslie Trotter, left, as his mother Madeline Rubenstein, right, comforts him at a H1N1-swine flu clinic in Sacramento, Calif., Monday, Nov. 16, 2009. Pharmaceutical maker Novartis AG said Tuesday a U.S. clinical study suggests that half a dose of its swine flu vaccine may be sufficient to protect people from the virus and could allow many more to be immunized with current supplies.

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Nathan Compton, 5, grimaces as he gets  an H1N1 vaccination from nurse Leslie Trotter, left, as his mother Madeline Rubenstein, right, comforts him at a H1N1-swine flu clinic in Sacramento, Calif., Monday, Nov. 16, 2009. More than 1,500 people lined up for the first of several free swine flu clinics held by the Sacramento County Department of Health and Human  Services.

Nathan Compton, 5, grimaces as he gets an H1N1 vaccination from nurse Leslie Trotter, left, as his mother Madeline Rubenstein, right, comforts him at a H1N1-swine flu clinic in Sacramento, Calif., Monday, Nov. 16, 2009. More than 1,500 people lined up for the first of several free swine flu clinics held by the Sacramento County Department of Health and Human Services.

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Yasmine Latif, 3, grimaces as she gets an H1N1 vaccination from student nurse Yan Wang, right, as her mother Rosemary Latif, comforts her during a H1N1 swine flu clinic in Sacramento, Calif., Monday, Nov. 16, 2009. More than 1,500 people lined up for the first of several free H1N1 swine flu clinics held by the Sacramento County Department of Health and Human  Services.

Yasmine Latif, 3, grimaces as she gets an H1N1 vaccination from student nurse Yan Wang, right, as her mother Rosemary Latif, comforts her during a H1N1 swine flu clinic in Sacramento, Calif., Monday, Nov. 16, 2009. More than 1,500 people lined up for the first of several free H1N1 swine flu clinics held by the Sacramento County Department of Health and Human Services.

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More than 1,500 people form a line at Hiram Johnson High School to receive vaccinations during the first free H1N1 swine flu clinic held by the Sacramento County Department of Health and Human Services in Sacramento, Calif., Monday, Nov. 16, 2009. The line stretched more than the length of the football field.

More than 1,500 people form a line at Hiram Johnson High School to receive vaccinations during the first free H1N1 swine flu clinic held by the Sacramento County Department of Health and Human Services in Sacramento, Calif., Monday, Nov. 16, 2009. The line stretched more than the length of the football field.

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In this photo taken Thursday, Nov. 11, 2009, Farmer Bill Koster plants dryland wheat on farm land he works near Vernalis, Calif., Thursday, Nov. 11, 2009. A package of water measures to rebuild California's water system, passed by the Legislature last week, was touted to help provide farmers with more water. Yet the legislation will not produce measurable results for farmers for years. Koster, who fallowed 600 acres of land due to drought and federal orders to reduce pumping water from the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, said if the drought continues he, along with many other farmers, won't be in business by the time the legislation is implemented.

In this photo taken Thursday, Nov. 11, 2009, Farmer Bill Koster plants dryland wheat on farm land he works near Vernalis, Calif., Thursday, Nov. 11, 2009. A package of water measures to rebuild California's water system, passed by the Legislature last week, was touted to help provide farmers with more water. Yet the legislation will not produce measurable results for farmers for years. Koster, who fallowed 600 acres of land due to drought and federal orders to reduce pumping water from the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, said if the drought continues he, along with many other farmers, won't be in business by the time the legislation is implemented.

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In this photo taken Thursday, Nov. 11, 2009, Farmer Bill Koster plants dryland wheat on farm land he works near Vernalis, Calif., Thursday, Nov. 11, 2009. A package of water measures to rebuild California's water system, passed by the Legislature last week, was touted to help provide farmers with more water. Yet the legislation will not produce measurable results for farmers for years. Koster, who fallowed 600 acres of land due to drought and federal orders to reduce pumping water from the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, said if the drought continues he, along with many other farmers, won't be in business by the time the legislation is implemented.

In this photo taken Thursday, Nov. 11, 2009, Farmer Bill Koster plants dryland wheat on farm land he works near Vernalis, Calif., Thursday, Nov. 11, 2009. A package of water measures to rebuild California's water system, passed by the Legislature last week, was touted to help provide farmers with more water. Yet the legislation will not produce measurable results for farmers for years. Koster, who fallowed 600 acres of land due to drought and federal orders to reduce pumping water from the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, said if the drought continues he, along with many other farmers, won't be in business by the time the legislation is implemented.

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In this photo taken Thursday, Nov. 11, 2009, Farmer Bill Koster sifts dirt through his hands on  farmland he fallowed this past season because he had no water for irrigation,  near Vernalis, Calif. A package of water measures to rebuild California's water system, passed by the Legislature last week, was touted to help provide farmers with more water. Yet the legislationwill not produce measurable results for farmers for years. Koster, who fallowed 600 acres of land due to drought and federal orders to reduce pumping water from the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, said if the drought continues he and many other farmers won't be in business by the time the legislation is implemented.

In this photo taken Thursday, Nov. 11, 2009, Farmer Bill Koster sifts dirt through his hands on farmland he fallowed this past season because he had no water for irrigation, near Vernalis, Calif. A package of water measures to rebuild California's water system, passed by the Legislature last week, was touted to help provide farmers with more water. Yet the legislationwill not produce measurable results for farmers for years. Koster, who fallowed 600 acres of land due to drought and federal orders to reduce pumping water from the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, said if the drought continues he and many other farmers won't be in business by the time the legislation is implemented.

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In this photo taken Thursday, Nov. 11, 2009, farmer Bill Koster gazes out at  farmland he fallowed this last season because he doesn't have water for irrigation, near Vernalis, Calif., Thursday, Nov. 11, 2009. A package of water measures to rebuild California's water system, passed by the Legislature last week, was touted to help provide farmers with more water. Yet the legislation will not produce measurable results for farmers for years. Koster, who fallowed 600 acres of land due to drought and federal orders to reduce pumping water from the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, said if the drought continues he along with many other farmers won't be in business by the time the legislation is implemented.

In this photo taken Thursday, Nov. 11, 2009, farmer Bill Koster gazes out at farmland he fallowed this last season because he doesn't have water for irrigation, near Vernalis, Calif., Thursday, Nov. 11, 2009. A package of water measures to rebuild California's water system, passed by the Legislature last week, was touted to help provide farmers with more water. Yet the legislation will not produce measurable results for farmers for years. Koster, who fallowed 600 acres of land due to drought and federal orders to reduce pumping water from the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, said if the drought continues he along with many other farmers won't be in business by the time the legislation is implemented.

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SAN JOSE, CA - NOVEMBER 10:  California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger laughs during a bill signing ceremony at the Santa Clara Water District offices November 10, 2009 in San Jose, California. Gov. Schwarzenegger signed California State bill SBX7-7 authored by State Senate President pro Tem Darrell Steinberg (D-Sacramento) as part of an historic $11 billion legislative package designed to reform and rebuild California's aging water system.

SAN JOSE, CA - NOVEMBER 10: California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger laughs during a bill signing ceremony at the Santa Clara Water District offices November 10, 2009 in San Jose, California. Gov. Schwarzenegger signed California State bill SBX7-7 authored by State Senate President pro Tem Darrell Steinberg (D-Sacramento) as part of an historic $11 billion legislative package designed to reform and rebuild California's aging water system.

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SAN JOSE, CA - NOVEMBER 10:  California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signs California State bill SBX7-7 during a bill signing ceremony at the Santa Clara Water District offices November 10, 2009 in San Jose, California. Gov. Schwarzenegger signed California State bill SBX7-7 authored by State Senate President pro Tem Darrell Steinberg (D-Sacramento) as part of an historic $11 billion legislative package designed to reform and rebuild California's aging water system.

SAN JOSE, CA - NOVEMBER 10: California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signs California State bill SBX7-7 during a bill signing ceremony at the Santa Clara Water District offices November 10, 2009 in San Jose, California. Gov. Schwarzenegger signed California State bill SBX7-7 authored by State Senate President pro Tem Darrell Steinberg (D-Sacramento) as part of an historic $11 billion legislative package designed to reform and rebuild California's aging water system.

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A "No Tresspassing" sign hangs from a fence surrounding an office complex in Sacramento, Calif. on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009 where construction was stopped earlier in the year. A report issued by the California  Legislative Analyst's office, Wednesday, stated that California could be facing a $21 billion budget deficit over the next one-and a half years. The report pins the blame on a deep recession, which has hit the construction industry hard, and poor budget decisions by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and state lawmakers over the past year.

A "No Tresspassing" sign hangs from a fence surrounding an office complex in Sacramento, Calif. on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009 where construction was stopped earlier in the year. A report issued by the California Legislative Analyst's office, Wednesday, stated that California could be facing a $21 billion budget deficit over the next one-and a half years. The report pins the blame on a deep recession, which has hit the construction industry hard, and poor budget decisions by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and state lawmakers over the past year.

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California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger attends a meeting of the world's 15 most innovative regions in Milan, Italy, Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009. Schwarzenegger won't say what his plans are when his term expires next year, but it won't be running for another office. "I have never labeled myself as a politician, so I am not going to run for anything else" Schwarzenegger told reporters on Tuesday. Schwarzenegger said the gubernatorial job "is the thing I have enjoyed most in my entire life" and that he will spend the next year trying to resolve remaining problems, including projected multibillion dollar shortfall in next year's budget. Schwarzenegger stopped by Milan en route from the Middle East where he visited troops in Iraq and Sacramento where he the legislature is to convene in special session.

California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger attends a meeting of the world's 15 most innovative regions in Milan, Italy, Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009. Schwarzenegger won't say what his plans are when his term expires next year, but it won't be running for another office. "I have never labeled myself as a politician, so I am not going to run for anything else" Schwarzenegger told reporters on Tuesday. Schwarzenegger said the gubernatorial job "is the thing I have enjoyed most in my entire life" and that he will spend the next year trying to resolve remaining problems, including projected multibillion dollar shortfall in next year's budget. Schwarzenegger stopped by Milan en route from the Middle East where he visited troops in Iraq and Sacramento where he the legislature is to convene in special session.

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California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, centre, is welcomed by President of the Lombardy region Roberto Formigoni prior to a meeting of the world's 15 most innovative regions in Milan, Italy, Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009. Schwarzenegger won't say what his plans are when his term expires next year, but it won't be running for another office. "I have never labeled myself as a politician, so I am not going to run for anything else" Schwarzenegger told reporters on Tuesday. Schwarzenegger said the gubernatorial job "is the thing I have enjoyed most in my entire life" and that he will spend the next year trying to resolve remaining problems, including projected multibillion dollar shortfall in next year's budget. Schwarzenegger stopped by Milan en route from the Middle East where he visited troops in Iraq and Sacramento where he the legislature is to convene in special session.

California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, centre, is welcomed by President of the Lombardy region Roberto Formigoni prior to a meeting of the world's 15 most innovative regions in Milan, Italy, Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009. Schwarzenegger won't say what his plans are when his term expires next year, but it won't be running for another office. "I have never labeled myself as a politician, so I am not going to run for anything else" Schwarzenegger told reporters on Tuesday. Schwarzenegger said the gubernatorial job "is the thing I have enjoyed most in my entire life" and that he will spend the next year trying to resolve remaining problems, including projected multibillion dollar shortfall in next year's budget. Schwarzenegger stopped by Milan en route from the Middle East where he visited troops in Iraq and Sacramento where he the legislature is to convene in special session.

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Jay Aguas shops for a large, flat screen television at a Best Buy Store in Sacramento, Calif., Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009. The California Energy Commission  voted unanimously, Wednesday, adopting a first-in-the-nation mandate to require all new televisions, up to 58 inches, to be more energy efficient, beginning in 2011.

Jay Aguas shops for a large, flat screen television at a Best Buy Store in Sacramento, Calif., Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009. The California Energy Commission voted unanimously, Wednesday, adopting a first-in-the-nation mandate to require all new televisions, up to 58 inches, to be more energy efficient, beginning in 2011.

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Edward Levy places a large, flat screen television in the back seat of his car after  purchasing it at a Best Buy Store in Sacramento, Calif., Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009. The California Energy Commission voted unanimously, Wednesday, adopting a first-in-the-nation mandate to require all new televisions, up to 58 inches, to be more energy efficient, beginning in 2011.

Edward Levy places a large, flat screen television in the back seat of his car after purchasing it at a Best Buy Store in Sacramento, Calif., Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009. The California Energy Commission voted unanimously, Wednesday, adopting a first-in-the-nation mandate to require all new televisions, up to 58 inches, to be more energy efficient, beginning in 2011.

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