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Seven Hundred Billion Dollars Might Not Be Enough

State governments are normally safe investments during tough times. They borrowed big in the recession of 2001, but this time around, billions of dollars might not be available for schools, local governments and police. Also, with a month to go until election day, we preview tonight's McCain-Obama debate.

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By Warren Olney • Oct 7, 2008 • 1h 0m Listen

State governments are normally safe investments during tough times. They borrowed big in the recession of 2001, but this time around, billions of dollars might not be available for schools, local governments and police. Also, will tonight's Town Hall debate between McCain and Obama reflect the campaign attacks we've been hearing four weeks before the election?


Banner image: California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger discusses state budget crisis

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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    Katie Cooper

    Producer, 'One year Later'

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    Andrea Brody

    Senior Producer, KCRW's Life Examined and To the Point podcast

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    Christian Bordal

    Managing Producer, Greater LA

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