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    Which Way, L.A.?

    Census Figures Indicate Shift in the Political Landscape

    Since it became a state in 1850, California grew so fast that it gained congressional seats after every census. Not this time around. Growth just isn't the story any more, but the way the population is shifting. One major impact of census data will be on the reapportionment of legislative and congressional districts.

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

    Since it became a state in 1850, California grew so fast that it gained congressional seats after every census. Not this time around. Growth just isn't the story any more, but the way the population is shifting. One major impact of census data will be on the reapportionment of legislative and congressional districts.

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    Census Figures Indicate Shift in the Political Landscape
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    3. 26:25Suspected Terrorists and Guantanamo Bay
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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Senior Producer, KCRW's Life Examined and To the Point podcast

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      University of Southern California

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    2 of 3
    Census Figures Indicate Shift in the Political Landscape
    1. 0:00Post-Election Analysis
    2. 13:27Census Figures Indicate Shift in the Political LandscapeYou’re reading this
    3. 26:25Suspected Terrorists and Guantanamo Bay
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