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Has President Obama Failed to Match the Potential of Candidate Obama?
One of the most popular sports in Washington these days appears to be the blame game. With the loss of the Democrats' filibuster-proof majority in the Senate and healthcare reform struggling in the final lap, questions are cropping up about who's to blame. On the rebroadcast of To the Point, guest host Chery Glaser speaks with some critics of Barack Obama's inner circle who say that the Obama White House is more focused on campaigning than governing. Also, a shorter school year for LAUSD, and struggling to fill the jury pool.
By Chery Glaser • • 51m ListenForget the Winter Olympics. One of the most popular sports in Washington these days appears to be the blame game. With the loss of the Democrats' filibuster-proof majority in the Senate and healthcare reform struggling in the final lap, questions are cropping up about who's to blame. On this rebroadcast of today's To the Point, guest host Chery Glaser speaks with some critics of Barack Obama's inner circle who say that the Obama White House is more focused on campaigning than governing. Also, LA Schools chief proposes a shorter year and higher property taxes, and jury duty gets the economic cold shoulder.
Banner image: President Barack Obama confers with chief of staff Rahm Emanuel. Photo: John Moore/Getty Images
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3 storiesLA Schools Chief Proposes Shorter Year, Higher Property Tax
Drastic times require drastic measures seems to be the approach of the LA Unified School District, where the coming school year's budget deficit has widened from $470 million to $640 million. In the past, LAUSD has resorted to layoffs in trying to solve the deficit.
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As many Americans take the opportunity sleep in or head to the mall for a little shopping on this Presidents' Day, the mood at the White House may be considerably less festive. A little over a year after President Barack Obama took office, some of his top priorities —like reforming healthcare and closing Guantanamo — appear to be…
Read the story36 minUptick in 'Financial Hardship' Excuse to Avoid Jury Service
Thomas Jefferson called the jury system "the only anchor yet imagined by man by which a government can be held to the principles of its constitution." While Americans like jury service in principle, more and more are trying to avoid this cornerstone of American democracy, claiming "financial hardship."
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