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    Which Way, L.A.?

    A Political Salesman Lays It on the Line

    President-elect Obama said today that America's economic crisis is " no accident of history ."  He decried "an era of irresponsibility" from Wall Street to Washington.   But he said the seeds of the problem provide hope for overcoming what he called a "devastating loss of trust and confidence…"

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

    President-elect Obama said today that America's economic crisis is "no accident of history." He decried "an era of irresponsibility" from Wall Street to Washington. But he said the seeds of the problem provide hope for overcoming what he called a "devastating loss of trust and confidence…"

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Christian Bordal

      Managing Producer, Greater LA

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      Katie Cooper

      Producer, 'One year Later'

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      Sudeep Reddy

      Wall Street Journal

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      Peter Morici

      University of Maryland

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      global financial market strategist

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    Toxic Conditions in Southern California Waste Water
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    2. 0:00Toxic Conditions in Southern California Wastewater
    3. 1:00A Political Salesman Lays It on the LineYou’re reading this
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