NBC11.com - News - Mr. Schwarzenegger Goes To Washington

NBC11.com - News - Mr. Schwarzenegger Goes To Washington:

"Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger is gearing up for his trip to Washington, D.C., this week aimed at getting more federal money for California.
The trip comes on the heels of the release of a new report detailing the short-changing of California.
In 2003, the nonprofit California Institute found the state sent $50 billion more in taxes to Washington than it received in federal dollars.
Democratic leaders say this trip is an important test of Schwarzenegger's ability to deliver for California, a state that hasn't been politically friendly to President George W. Bush.
Schwarzenegger's efforts may be complicated by the vocal criticism from California Sen. Barbara Boxer.
However, the governor says he is focused on his mission and doesn't pay attention to what Boxer says. "