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    Which Way, L.A.?

    A Thaw Develops in Budget Negotiations

    Late last week, some California Republican legislators took a heavy political beating for sounding as if they'd consider an increase in taxes.  Today, it appears the Democrats may be ready to make some concessions.  Steve Harmon is reading the signals in Sacramento for the Contra Costa Times .

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

    Late last week, some California Republican legislators took a heavy political beating for sounding as if they'd consider an increase in taxes. Today, it appears the Democrats may be ready to make some concessions. Steve Harmon is reading the signals in Sacramento for the Contra Costa Times.

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      Warren Olney

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      Producer, 'One year Later'

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      Christian Bordal

      Managing Producer, Greater LA

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      Steve Harmon

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    4 of 5
    Obama to Let California, Other States Have Way on Emissions
    1. 0:00Obama to Let California, Other States Have Way on Emissions
    2. 0:00Why Are US Troops in Afghanistan?
    3. 0:00Chinese New Year, American-Style
    4. 0:00A Thaw Develops in Budget NegotiationsYou’re reading this
    5. 0:00SAG 'Written Assent' Aims to Remove Allen
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