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    Which Way, L.A.?

    Defense Department Eyes SoCal for Big Bomber Contract

    Defense contractors used to dominate the economy in Southern California, but in recent years they've moved operations to other states. Now, as Congress and the Obama Administration talk of reducing Pentagon spending, another big project may be in store for the Mojave Desert.  W.J. Hennigan reports for the Los Angeles Times .

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

    Defense contractors used to dominate the economy in Southern California, but in recent years they've moved operations to other states. Now, as Congress and the Obama Administration talk of reducing Pentagon spending, another big project may be in store for the Mojave Desert. W.J. Hennigan reports for the Los Angeles Times.

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    Los Angeles: The City of Fees and Conflicts of Interest
    1. 0:00City Housing Commissioner Faces Scrutiny for Alleged Conflicts
    2. 7:17Los Angeles: The City of Fees
    3. 19:04Defense Department Eyes SoCal for Big Bomber ContractYou’re reading this
    4. 25:35Three Years Later, the Housing Crisis Continues
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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Karen Radziner

      Managing Producer, To the Point & Which Way LA?

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      Andrea Brody

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

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      William Hennigan

      Los Angeles Times / Chicago Tribune

      News

    The full episode

    3 of 4
    Los Angeles: The City of Fees and Conflicts of Interest
    1. 0:00City Housing Commissioner Faces Scrutiny for Alleged Conflicts
    2. 7:17Los Angeles: The City of Fees
    3. 19:04Defense Department Eyes SoCal for Big Bomber ContractYou’re reading this
    4. 25:35Three Years Later, the Housing Crisis Continues
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