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Which Way, L.A.?

The Federal Shutdown and Southern California

Early this afternoon, Pacific Time, President Obama outlined the furloughs and other actions he'll implement if the House and the Senate can't agree to fund the government before the money runs out at midnight tonight. Southern California is a major population center that depends on the nation's capital in many ways.

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By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

Early this afternoon, Pacific Time, President Obama outlined the furloughs and other actions he'll implement if the House and the Senate can't agree to fund the government before the money runs out at midnight tonight. Southern California is a major population center that depends on the nation's capital in many ways. How will it be affected if the government shuts down?

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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    Katie Cooper

    Producer, 'One year Later'

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    Kerry Cavanaugh

    editorial writer at the Los Angeles Times

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    Anna Scott

    Former KCRW Housing and Homelessness Reporter

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    Evan Halper

    staff writer at Washington Post

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    Lorna Shuman

    Joshua Tree National Park

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    Kate Kirkendall

    Santa Monica National Recreation Area

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