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California's TRUST Act Softens Stance on Deportation
The LA County Sheriff and LAPD are divided over the TRUST Act, a bill designed to blunt the effects of the federal crackdown called "Secure Communities."
By Warren Olney • • 50m ListenThe state legislature's on the way to passing the "TRUST ACT," also called the "anti-Arizona" law. Should illegal immigrants be turned over to federal agents whenever they're picked up for minor offenses or only when they've committed serious crimes? The LA County Sheriff and LAPD are divided over a bill designed to blunt the effects of the federal crackdown called "Secure Communities." Also, Mayor Villaraigosa talks about the federal transportation bill -- what it means for Los Angeles and for his legacy. On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, the LIBOR and why it matters.
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3 storiesVillaraigosa on 'America Fast Forward'
Among American cities, Los Angeles often ranks first in commuter stress and hours wasted in traffic, but it's also first when it comes to cutting edge, forward thinking transportation planning.
Read the story10 minLocal Law Enforcement and Federal Immigration Law
The state legislature is considered likely to pass a measure called the Transparency and Responsibility Using State Tools – or TRUST Act , designed to blunt the impact of a controversial federal immigration program called " Secure Communities ."
Read the story16 minBarclays, LIBOR and Banking Culture
The latest global financial scandal may be the biggest of all, involving a benchmark used to set interest rates for contracts worldwide. It's the London Interbank Offered Rate, or LIBOR . As the world learns more about international banking, one public policy expert calls it a "cheating culture."
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