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    Which Way, L.A.?

    Governor Brown Says, 'Thanks, but No Thanks'

    Governor Brown today vetoed the budget passed yesterday by the Democratic majority in Sacramento, issuing an explanation on YouTube. Last year, voters passed Proposition 25 , providing that legislators would not get paid if they failed to meet the constitutional budget deadline of midnight last night.

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

    Governor Brown today vetoed the budget passed yesterday by the Democratic majority in Sacramento, issuing an explanation on YouTube. Last year, voters passed Proposition 25, providing that legislators would not get paid if they failed to meet the constitutional budget deadline of midnight last night. For the first time in 25 years, they made it. But what happens now that Brown has cast his veto? State Controller John Chiang, a Democrat, signs the checks.

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    Governor Brown Vetoes the Democrats' Budget
    1. 0:00Governor Brown Says, 'Thanks, but No Thanks'You’re reading this
    2. 27:58Financial Reform: Unwritten Rules for an Empty Road
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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Christian Bordal

      Managing Producer, Greater LA

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      Katie Cooper

      Producer, 'One year Later'

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      Andrea Brody

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

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      John Chiang

      California State Treasurer running for governor

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      Evan Halper

      staff writer at Washington Post

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      Loni Hancock

      California State Senator (D-Oakland)

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    The full episode

    1 of 2
    Governor Brown Vetoes the Democrats' Budget
    1. 0:00Governor Brown Says, 'Thanks, but No Thanks'You’re reading this
    2. 27:58Financial Reform: Unwritten Rules for an Empty Road
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