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    Which Way, L.A.?

    Budget Cutbacks Looming for LA City and County

    For the first time, Los Angeles' city budget will top $7 billion, but that's not enough to continue services at their present levels.  As expected, Mayor Villaraigosa says there will have to be cutbacks. Rick Orlov is City Hall Bureau Chief for the Daily News .

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

    For the first time, Los Angeles' city budget will top $7 billion, but that's not enough to continue services at their present levels. As expected, Mayor Villaraigosa says there will have to be cutbacks. Rick Orlov is City Hall Bureau Chief for the Daily News.

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    Rich Schools, Poor Schools and Cuts in State Funding
    1. 1:19Budget Cutbacks Looming for LA City and CountyYou’re reading this
    2. 6:48Parents Pony Up for Public Schools
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      Warren Olney

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      Managing Producer, To the Point & Which Way LA?

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    The full episode

    1 of 2
    Rich Schools, Poor Schools and Cuts in State Funding
    1. 1:19Budget Cutbacks Looming for LA City and CountyYou’re reading this
    2. 6:48Parents Pony Up for Public Schools
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