Gov. Jerry Brown, campaigning at a Sacramento church Thursday, called on California's religious leaders to engage in a "campaign of civic activism" to pass his ballot initiative to raise taxes.
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Gov. Jerry Brown, center, appeals to faith-based organizations in Sacramento to support his initiative to raise taxes. Church leaders said they will join the campaign to win approval of his plan, which is expected to qualify for the November ballot.
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Speaking at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, Gov. Jerry Brown said Thursday that wealthy Californians have been "blessed" and should be willing to help the less fortunate.
