Which Way, L.A.?
Can Washington Ignore the Biggest State in the Union?
In 1975, a local newspaper headline said, "Ford to New York City: Drop Dead." But President Gerald Ford relented and agreed to back loans that kept the city from going bankrupt. Now California is asking Washington for a similar kind of help. Will Washington want to see sick children out on the street? What about the municipal bond market?
By Warren Olney • • 1 min readIn 1975, a local newspaper headline said, "Ford to New York City: Drop Dead." But President Gerald Ford relented and agreed to back loans that kept the city from going bankrupt. Now California is asking Washington for a similar kind of help. Will Washington want to see sick children out on the street? What about the municipal bond market?
The full episode
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Can Washington Ignore the Biggest State in the Union?- 0:00The Obama White House and the Permanent Campaign
- 27:33The Sudden Retirement of LA's Fire Chief
- 33:30Can Washington Ignore the Biggest State in the Union?You’re reading this
- 46:55Crossing the Border for Cheaper Healthcare
The full episode
3 of 4Can Washington Ignore the Biggest State in the Union?- 0:00The Obama White House and the Permanent Campaign
- 27:33The Sudden Retirement of LA's Fire Chief
- 33:30Can Washington Ignore the Biggest State in the Union?You’re reading this
- 46:55Crossing the Border for Cheaper Healthcare