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    Which Way, L.A.?

    Can Barack Obama Follow the Money?

    At Barack Obama's request, President Bush will ask Congress before he leaves office for the second half of the $700 billion financial bailout . But the first half was so badly spent that Congress may not go along.

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

    At Barack Obama's request, President Bush will ask Congress before he leaves office for the second half of the $700 billion financial bailout. But the first half was so badly spent that Congress may not go along.

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Frances Anderton

      architecture critic and author

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      Christian Bordal

      Managing Producer, Greater LA

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      David Cho

      Staff Writer, Washington Post

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      Elizabeth Warren

      Democratic candidate for US Senate

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      Fusion IQ

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    2 of 3
    Los Angeles Unified Issues Report Cards on Schools
    1. 0:00LAUSD Issues Report Cards on Schools
    2. 0:00Can Barack Obama Follow the Money?You’re reading this
    3. 0:00Gran Torino Wins Box Office but Signaled Downfall of Detroit
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