Which Way, L.A.?
Checking Stimulus Spending in California
With unemployment above 14%, San Bernardino County got $3.8 million to create jobs, but the County has spent so little, it might have to give $2.6 million back. What's happening to the rest of the $42 billion the state's gotten so far? Also, Randy Adams became police chief of Bell even after declaring himself “disabled.” And, in the closest race for Governor in 20 years, will LA make the difference? On our rebroadcast of To the Point, President Obama goes back to the UN.
By Warren Olney • • 52m ListenWith unemployment above 14%, San Bernardino County got $3.8 million to create jobs. But the County has spent so little, it might have to give $2.6 million back. What's happening to the rest of the $42 billion the state's gotten so far? Also, Randy Adams became police chief of Bell even after declaring himself “disabled.” And, in the closest race for Governor in 20 years, will LA make the difference? On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, President Obama made his second major speech to the UN General Assembly today. We hear different opinions about what he said about US engagement with the rest of the world and what he left out.
Banner image: Governor Schwarzenegger greets construction workers after announcing groundbreaking of the largest highway project in the nation using American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds known to date, May 8, 2009
