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    Which Way, L.A.?

    Getting the Biggest Bang from the Next Bailout

    President Obama will likely propose another huge investment of public money in private banks and brokerages houses.  The mismanagement that caused them to collapse has made them very unpopular and the President is targeting one feature the public really can understand: executive bonuses .

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

    President Obama will likely propose another huge investment of public money in private banks and brokerages houses. The mismanagement that caused them to collapse has made them very unpopular and the President is targeting one feature the public really can understand: executive bonuses.

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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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      Michael Shnayerson

      Contributing Editor, Vanity Fair

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      David Smick

      global financial market strategist

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    Getting the Biggest Bang from the Next Bailout
    1. 0:00Getting the Biggest Bang from the Next BailoutYou’re reading this
    2. 17:56Is Obama's Faith-Based Initiative Even Bigger Than Bush's?
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