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Henry Waxman, Liberal Crusader, Will Retire
After 40 years, LA Democrat Henry Waxman has announced he won't run for re-election. What's next, for the Westside and South Bay, a political feeding frenzy?
By Warren Olney • • 28m ListenAfter 40 years in Washington, Los Angeles Democrat Henry Waxman announced today he won't run for re-election. We talk with the Congressman many Democrats call the best in the business — the bane of Republicans, although he does claim to have compromised when he had to. What's next for the Westside and South Bay, a political feeding frenzy? Also, the Culver Ice Arena is scheduled to close this weekend, be replaced by a rock climbing facility. But fans of the 52-year-old ice rink have found new hope.
Later on To the Point, global warming is not just a fact of life, it's already source of profit — with much more to come for those betting that nothing's going to be done. We hear how melting ice, drought and massive rainfall are creating a business boom, with dangerous implications for social and economic inequality.
Banner image: Congressman Henry Waxman announces his retirement, January 30, 2014
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2 storiesAnother Political Earthquake in LA
On KCRW's Press Play with Madeline Brand today, Los Angeles Democrat Henry Waxman listed some of his proudest achievements in Congress: investigations, reports and legislation to protect consumers, the air and the water, help control HIV and make healthcare available to seniors and children.
Read the story23 minCulver Ice Arena May Get a Second Chance
The Culver Ice Arena is scheduled to close this weekend, to be replaced by Planet Granite , a rock climbing facility. Nobody denies that the ice rink is in disrepair and that saving it would be costly. But some 20,000 letters and petitions have been generated by a grass roots campaign, which has also crowded public meetings.
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